DEZI-GRACE LAPIERRE

EDUCATION

B.S. in Social Work, ​University of Nebraska at Omaha ​Anticipated Graduation: May 2021
• GPA 3.5
• Susan Buffett Scholarship Recipient – Thompson Learning Community Member
• Chancellor's list 2017

EXPERIENCE

Peer Mentor, ​UNO Success Academy ​08/2018-Present

• Provides consistent mentorship to academically at-risk freshmen to increase their overall
success.
• Building long-lasting relationships and student confidence during one-on-one interactions to
assist peer freshmen to continue on with UNO studies.
• Closely working with thirty-nine students on developing leadership and the skills necessary to
succeed at UNO.
• Co-Facilitate class time with students to ensure assistance with classwork.
• Document student’s study hours data and feedback form into excel spreadsheets to provide
official documentation.
• Present interpersonal communication skills with students via email and text to ensure
knowledge of important information.

Barista, ​Target Starbucks ​10/2019-Present

• Responsible for greeting guests as they enter the coffee shop.
• Provide guests with orders efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for opening and closing the coffee shop.
• Facilitate working a solo shift.
• Ensure the guest receive the correct beverage and have a friendly interaction while waiting.

Barista and Cook, ​Tropical Smoothie Cafe ​06/2019-10/2019

• Responsible for greeting guests as they enter the restaurant.
• Provided guests with orders efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for opening and closing the restaurant.
• Facilitated working a shift alone.

Peer Academic Leader, ​UNO Thompson Learning Community ​08/2018-05/2019

• Provided educational support to students in the English composition II class.
• Assisted with administrative tasks to support the needs of the professor.
• Provided professional feedback on draft papers and other assignments to ensure peer student
success.

Host, ​Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen ​01/2019-06/2019

• Responsible for greeting guests as soon as then walk through the door.
 • Provided guests with clean menus at their table in a quick, friendly, professional manner.
• Informed guests of current specials being offered.
• Helped with various tasks around the restaurant (i.e. cleaning tables, serving food, etc.).
• Thanked all guests on their departure from the restaurant.

Supervisor, ​Lansky’s Restaurant ​04/2016-8/2018

• Led a crew of up to 8 employees in an extremely fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
requiring multitasking, problem solving, quick decision making, and ability to work without
direction.
• Efficient and friendly customer service ensured customers were satisfied and led to regular
patronage.
• Trained every new worker on tasks, procedures, and practices necessary to become a
successful employee.

Dance Instructor, ​Kidz in Motion ​08/2014-08/2015

• Taught dance classes to children in a variety of age groups.
• Responsible for the children's well-being while under my supervision.
• Attained experience with special needs children.
• Very patient; conducted dance lessons for toddler age children.
• Presented interpersonal communication skills with the parents and children.

VOLUNTEER, & EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Three Days of Service ​– University of Nebraska-Omaha Fall 2018

• Responsible for leading community service project involving 15 students
• Assisted with organizing, scheduling and overseeing park clean up
• Participated in cleaning litter around the park
Seven Days of Service ​– University of Nebraska-Omaha Spring 2018
• Responsible for leading community service project involving 15 students
• Volunteered at the MICAH House
• Assisted with painting hallways and the staff offices, organized the pantry and Kitchen, and
served food to the family’s staying at the MICAH House
Service Learning Project ​– Uno Thompson Learning Community Fall and Spring of 2017-2018
• Partnership for Kids (P4K) - Monroe Middle School- assisted 8th graders with community
service event
• Keeping Omaha Beautiful - Harvey Oaks Elementary School – Provided leadership and
transferred skills to elementary school students on giving speeches
• Field Club Elementary School- Provided assistance to 3rd graders with learning Math and
Reading to assure High scores on their state testing. Participated in their projects with the
Nebraska Humane Society to raise awareness for the animals.