Sam Ryckaert
Auckland,AUK
Summary
I am a dedicated, enthusiastic worker with experience in educational, library/information, clerical, and customer service fields. I love to take a social, hands-on approach to my work, whether in the classroom or on the supermarket floor. My academic and travel experiences have made me curious and resilient, which comes across in my work ethic and my willingness to think outside the box.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fresh Food Assistant
Woolworths
Waiheke Island, Auckland
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained well-stocked, tidy shelves with freshly rotated products.
- Stored products, performed regular temperature checks, and maintained clean front and back-of-house facilities according to safety regulations.
- Assisted customers with queries in a friendly, professional manner.
Writing Subject Specialist
Studiosity
Remote, Remote
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Evaluated student university assignments for grammar, coherence, and content and gave comments accordingly
- Managed student and organisational expectations by ensuring quick turnaround times on assignments
Office Assistant
Macalester College Religious Studies and Philosophy Department
Macalester-Groveland, St. Paul, Minnesota
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained departmental communications by responding to student and staff queries via email and in person
- Used Photoshop and MS Office skills to create promotional material for departmental events
- Copied and printed reading assignments and attended to other clerical duties on behalf of lecturers
- Coordinated food, space, and other details for departmental events
Access and Research Services Aide
Macalester College Library
Macalester-Groveland, St. Paul, Minnesota
09.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted patrons with locating library materials, processing loans and returns, and basic research questions
- Maintained organised shelves both in our short-term loan area and in the general stacks
- Performed general IT assistance for students and staff
Day Camp Coordinator
Concordia Language Villages
Turtle River Lake, Bemidji, Minnesota
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Created and implemented Spanish-language curriculum for early learners in an immersion setting
- Led extracurricular activities (music, sport, culture) for children aged 5-10
- Delegated responsibilities and worked closely with a small team of counselors
- Liaised with parents and whānau of campers about child needs, performance
- Planned and coordinated end-of-session program
Counselor
Concordia Language Villages
Turtle River Lake, Bemidji, Minnesota
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Taught three Spanish-language immersion lessons a day to learners of a variety of ages and proficiency levels
- Created materials for in-class activities and assignments
- I wrote and collated camper information for all sessions to send to families
- Worked efficiently in both small groups of counselors and as part of a larger team
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies/International Studies
Macalester College
St. Paul, Minnesota05-2020
High School Diploma -
Allendale Columbia School
Rochester, New York06-2015
Skills
- Inventory management
- Customer assistance
- Photoshop and MS Office proficiency
- Language instruction and classroom maintenance
- Teamwork in large and small groups
- Proficiency in Spanish and Hindi languages
Certification
TESOL Certification - Oxford Seminars
Accomplishments
Fulbright ETA Scholarship to Nepal - 2021-2022
Timeline
Fresh Food Assistant
Woolworths
05.2022 - 10.2023
Writing Subject Specialist
Studiosity
08.2021 - 05.2022
Office Assistant
Macalester College Religious Studies and Philosophy Department
09.2019 - 03.2020
Day Camp Coordinator
Concordia Language Villages
06.2018 - 08.2018
Counselor
Concordia Language Villages
06.2017 - 08.2018
Access and Research Services Aide
Macalester College Library
09.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies/International Studies
Macalester College
High School Diploma -
Allendale Columbia School