Cole Lester
Schwenksville
Summary
Passionate and ambitious student with interests spanning finance, business analytics, psychology, and research. Eager to apply strong work ethic, adaptability, communication skills, and curiosity in a professional setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pantry Chef
Copperfield Inn
Limerick
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared and organized ingredients for daily menu items in preparation for banquet and restaurant patrons
- Prepared a variety of hot and cold dishes, such as appetizers, salads and desserts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organized pantry and storage areas to support food safety and operational efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated shortages to kitchen management
- Trained staff members on pantry procedures and food handling techniques.
Van Cleaning
Blue Bell Leasing Company
Blue Bell
08.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and tidied the interiors and exteriors of recently used vans
- Ensured an efficient and timely cleaning process for incoming customers
- Serviced cars, completed touch-ups, and detailing
Dishwasher
Copperfield Inn
Limerick
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes, utensils, and glassware in fast-paced environment.
- Operated commercial dishwashing equipment to ensure that all employees had clean kitchenware available
- Managed waste disposal, cleaning the kitchen, and ridding of linen bags
- Assisted executive chef with daily food preparation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Finance & Psychology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05-2028
High School Diploma -
Perkiomen Valley High School
Collegeville06-2024
Skills
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel, R, Data Visualization
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google Office Suites
- Analytical/Critical Thinking
- Data Interpretation and Synthesis
- Primary and Quantitative Research
- General Accounting Skills
Research Experience
- Selected to participate in First Year Innovation and Research Experience (FIRE) program at University of Maryland
- Completed primary and secondary humanities research investigating the relationship between music and social identity
- Published a research project titled "How The Beatles Influenced 1960s Youth Culture"
- Completed quantitative and qualitative research to collect and analyze data in Statistical Methods in Psychology Course
Certification
- Essential Excel Training - LinkedIn Learning
- Learning R for Data Science - LinkedIn Learning
- R for Data Science: Analysis and Visualization - LinkedIn Learning
Timeline
Pantry Chef
Copperfield Inn
05.2024 - Current
Van Cleaning
Blue Bell Leasing Company
08.2023 - Current
Dishwasher
Copperfield Inn
05.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major: Finance & Psychology
University of Maryland
High School Diploma -
Perkiomen Valley High School