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Tayshaun Cheek

Winston-Salem,NC

Summary

My name is Tayshaun Amaré Cheek, currently a Senior at Catawba College. I was born in Winston-Salem, NC, and have spent 14 years as a military child, living in various locations. I am known for my helpful nature, hands-on approach, and my willingness to support others. I have a deep love for the Earth and a strong belief in our responsibility to preserve its resources and protect its inhabitants. Most say I am passionate and dedicated, with strong communication, organizational, and public speaking skills. I am currently seeking a career in wildlife/marine ecology, or Education conservation to provide professional care to wild animals, promote environmental conservation, and inspire our youth and society to protect and improve the environment.

I am a thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy and effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Smoothie King

Smoothie King
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.

Park Attendant

Forsyth County Parks And Recreation
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Fastened customer safety belts or bars to prevent injuries during rides.
  • Stayed organized and aware of schedules to execute successfully booked events.
  • Watched areas to anticipate problems and intervened to prevent accidents.
  • Patrolled gaming area to respond to guest needs and correct problems.
  • Conducted sales and recommended products to meet guest needs.
  • Monitored guests and enforced rules, maintaining safety for visitors and staff.
  • Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
  • Latched safety gate after guests entered and exited to avoid unauthorized access to attraction area.
  • Assisted guests with transactions for rides and attractions to facilitate fun and exciting experiences.

Dicks sporting goods(Outdoor section)

Dicks sporting goods
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Managed overall operation of wholesale and retail counter for productive counter operations.
  • Engaged consumers near and around retail kiosk to ask for business and encourage orders.
  • Executed wholesale and retail plant purchase transactions to complete customer orders and increase nursery revenues.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
  • Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.

Bonefish Grill Host

Bonefish Grill
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
  • Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.

Education

N.B Clements Jr High School
Prince George, VA

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EJ King High School
Sasebo, Japan

Associate of Arts - Environmental Science

Catawba College
Salisbury, NC
01.2025

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E.E Smith High School
Fayetteville, NC
01.2021

Skills

  • Communication
  • Conversational Readiness
  • Organization
  • Public Speaking
  • Customer Service
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Good Telephone Etiquette
  • Attention to Detail
  • Camper Supervision
  • Compassionate communication
  • Issue identification and resolution
  • Team building expertise
  • Activity implementation
  • Written and oral communication
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Child Development
  • Staff Management
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Role Modeling
  • Child Supervision
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Activity Planning
  • Group Supervision
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Supplies and materials oversight

Coursework

  • Intro to G.I.S
  • Ecology & Evolution (Including Lab)
  • Field Botany
  • Wildlife Photography
  • Water and Land: Conservation and Ecology
  • Applied Sustainability
  • Environmental Field and Skills Lab
  • Conservation Biology
  • Environmental Education and Communications
  • Sustainability Science and Environmental Policy
  • Air, Energy, Climate Change, and development
  • Natural Resource Ecology and management
  • Environmental justice and Advocacy
  • Environmental Leadership seminar
  • Climate Leadership in Organizations
  • Experiential Learning in Environment and sustaniability

Clubs & activities

Freshman Year:Boys and Girls Club of America

Sophomore Year: Varsity/Jr. Varsity High School Basketball (Japan), 

Junior Year:(Covid Year) 

Senior Year: High School Basketball, Esports


Catawba College Camp Counselor at the Environmental Summit (Summer 2024)

References

  • Nicole Reuss, Nicole.Reuss@DODEA.EDU
  • Travis Elliott, Travis.Elliott@dodea.edu
  • Miranda Davis, mirandadavis@ccs.k12.nc.us
  • Glen Anderson, Glen.Anderson@dodea.edu
  • Shannon Maynor, shannonmaynor@ccs.k12.nc.us
  • Tiffany Robinson, tiffanyrobinson@ccs.k12.nc.us
  • Donna Craig, donnacraig@ccs.k12.nc.us
  • Darrell Purcell, darrellpurcell@ccs.k12.nc.us
  • Jay Bolin, jfbolin@catawba.edu
  • Joe Poston, jpposton@catawba.edu
  • Andrew Jacobson, ajacobso19@catawba.edu
  • Lisa Pope, lrwear@catawba.edu
  • Luke Dollar, ljDollar17@catawba.edu

Interests

-Exploring and learning about marine life
-Outdoor activities like hiking and nature exploration
-Fishing and spending time by bodies of water
-Wildlife observation and photography
-Environmental conservation efforts
-Sports and staying active, especially basketball
-Engaging in sustainability and ecology projects
-Playing esports and participating in team-based competitions

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Park Attendant

Forsyth County Parks And Recreation
05.2024 - 09.2024

Dicks sporting goods(Outdoor section)

Dicks sporting goods
08.2023 - 12.2023

Smoothie King

Smoothie King
06.2022 - 05.2023

Bonefish Grill Host

Bonefish Grill
10.2020 - 01.2021

N.B Clements Jr High School

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EJ King High School

Associate of Arts - Environmental Science

Catawba College

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E.E Smith High School

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