Susannah A.

Lester
Asheville, NC 28806
salester001@gmail.com ǀ (704)-883-2636
http://www.susannahlester.weebly.com

EDUCATION

Western Carolina University – Honors College Cullowhee, NC

Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Minor in Leadership May 2022
Bachelor of Art in Philosophy
GPA: 3.64

JOB EXPERIENCE

High Hampton Country Club and Resort May 2021 – July 2022
Server
 Ensure excellent guest experience through seating, taking orders, delivering food, and clearing
tables
 Manage orders and transactions through a Point-of-Sale system
 Resolve customer concerns and issues
 Train new staff on serving and hosting etiquette

Student Government Association January 2019 – May 2022

Student Body Vice President April 2021 – May 2022
 Maintain a Senate of 40 students through preparing and running meetings to pass legislation
 Interpret and revise the Constitution and Bylaws including updated elections and impeachment
procedures
 Educate individuals on Roberts Rules of Order, parliamentary procedure, and resolution writing
 Communicate with the administration on behalf of the Student Body and the legislative branch of
organization

Chief of Staff August 2020 – May 2021

 Maintained the organization’s records and inventory
 Answer phone calls
 Communicated with upper administration to schedule meetings
 Organized campus wide events with professional speakers
 Collaborated on internal events such as retreats, inauguration, and meetings

Senator January 2019 – May 2020

 Served on the committee overseeing the rules of governance and governing documents
 Authored and proposed legislation regarding a student union and constitutional revisions
 Served as the Clerk of Student Senate by taking minutes and tracking pieces of legislation

WCU Honors College August 2019 – December 2019

Honors Peer Academic Coach
 Mentored a class of 30 freshman
  Conducted presentations, answered questions, provided student perspective, supported students,
introduced guest speakers, and assisted students with transition assignments and activities

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Western Carolina University – WheeLead Inclusive Leadership Conference volunteer and coordinator
The Community Table – Serving food, cleaning, spending time with guests

SKILLS
Canva, Google Products (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)