West Caster

19 Humphreys Road, Barrington, RI 02806

westcaster@my.uri.edu (401) 533-3473
-Adaptability-Communication-Leadership-Positivity-TeamworkEDUCATION
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI May 2017
Major: Communication Studies Minor: Leadership Studies
LEADERSHIP and INVOLVEMENT
Orientation Leader (Summer 2016- Present)
New Student Programs, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Help incoming students transition from high school into college
Facilitated games and activities to engage students
Assisted academic advising and counseling
Developed small and large group communication and management skills
Grew as a teammate and leader
Student Organization Leadership Consultants (October 2014- Present)
Center for Student Leadership Development, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Serve as a contact between SOLC and student organizations requesting consultation
Perform needs-analysis assessments with student organizations
Coordinate and facilitate retreats/workshops for student run organizations
Attend workshops for personal development in leadership initiatives and activities for use in retreats
Achieved Safe Zone Certification
Food Recovery Network President & Co-Founder (September 2013- Present)
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Nonprofit organization working to prevent food waste and hunger in the United States
Collect perishable food donations from on campus dining halls once a week
Closely work with food shelter coordinators to redistribute food donations
Apply networking skills and strategic thinking
MENTORING EXPERIENCE
Peer Instructor & Student Mentor (Fall 2016)
HDF 413: Student Organization Leadership Consultants & URI 101 Mentor, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Created and implemented lesson plans
Promoted safe and engaging environments for students to learn
Developed classroom management skills
Enhanced public speaking and communication abilities
WORK EXPERIENCE
Shift Supervisor, Youth Program Instructor & Floor Staff (September 2015- Present)
Rock Spot Climbing, Peacedale, RI
Evaluate and train new employees
Lead after school programs and youth camps
Conduct belay lessons and belay certification tests for climbers in the gym
Facilitate Team Bonding Retreats for groups of all ages, abilities and backgrounds
Delegate tasks to Floor Staff and uphold gym rules and policies
Manage customer service including: Register, data entry, waivers, pro-shop, check-in, & equipment
Host, Food Runner, Busser (June 2014- January 2016)
Al Forno Restaurant, Providence, RI
Address customer needs and requests to enhance their dining experience
Assist waiters and cook staff in both front and back of the restaurant
Train new employees on their job responsibilities
Practice and develop communication skills and working as a team player