Sophie Gessner
Vancouver,BC
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Florist/Customer Service Representative
KD Floral and Gardens
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided excellent customer service; assist with floor merchandise, plant, and floral sales
- Work and run the cash register, POS system, online and phone orders
- Design and conceptualize floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, anniversaries, birthdays, etc., make local deliveries, assist with wedding floral setup
- Clean and maintain shop, design floor layouts and window displays
- Plant and floral identification and care
- Key holder
Food Service Worker
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Food Service worker in Itasca State Park at the Mississippi Headwaters Center, Mary Gibbs Cafe
- Prepared food and drinks for tourists, operation of espresso machines and food-safe trained
- Provide information to visitors about the park, surrounding sights and trails, park events, and the Mississippi Headwaters
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
Academic Tutor
Kayla Winkler
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Design content instruction targeted for students with learning delays and difficulties to meet individual needs
- Consistently provide motivation and direction for students while providing feedback and encouragement
- Teach middle to high school aged students in Math, Science, English, and music
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05-2027
High School Diploma -
Bemidji High School
Bemidji, MN, USA05-2023
Skills
- R and Excel
- POS Systems
- FoodSafe
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Floral arrangement
- Delivery Services
- Plant and Floral Identification
Accomplishments
- US Figure Skating Gold Medalist (Moves in the Field), 2023
- Men-Tsee-Khang Tibetan Medical Institute Presenter
“Integrating Tibetan Buddhism into Modern Environmentalism" Men-Tsee-Khang Tibetan Medical Institute, Dharmshala, India (May 31, 2024)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Interests
- Photography
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Sustainability and Climate Education
- Ecology and Conservation initiatives
- Southern Resident Killer Whale Conservation
- Environmental Ethics through Religion and Spirituality
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
05.2024 - 08.2024
Florist/Customer Service Representative
KD Floral and Gardens
04.2022 - 08.2024
Academic Tutor
Kayla Winkler
05.2021 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
Bemidji High School
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