Olivia Richards
Shakespeare in the Park
Kansas City,MT
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista/Cashier
1 Year 5 Months- Trained new team members on drink recipes, register use, and opening routines
- Maintained clean workstations, equipment, and dining areas throughout shifts
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
Volunteer
2 Years 4 Months- Packed and sorted medical supply kits for disaster relief distribution.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Supported volunteer teams during community outreach and distribution events.
Volunteer
2 Years 4 Months- Facilitated ticket sales at events, capacity count, and pamphlets for the past two summers.
- Sorted donated medical supplies for accurate distribution across humanitarian relief projects.
- Assembled hygiene kits and health kits following standardized packing procedures.
- Packaged disaster response supplies to support rapid deployment efforts.
Cashier Team Lead
1 Year 2 Months- Trained new team members on cash handling, and guest service standards.
- Coordinated opening and closing tasks, including drawer audits, cleaning, and daily setup.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
Cashier
1 Year- Greeted guests warmly and delivered friendly, service-focused support at the front counter.
- Supported drive-thru and dine-in operations to keep service moving smoothly.
- Resolved order issues quickly while maintaining calm, professional communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
- Emerging Scholars Program: Paid research assistant position partnering undergraduate students with KU faculty, while attending monthly professional development workshops.
- LEAD Program: Selected for KU's 3+3 B.A/J.D program, meeting strict academic and LSAT requirements guarantees early admission to KU Law.
High School Diploma
- 3.7 GPA
- Completed/passed 6 AP and 6 Honors classes.
- Tutoring: Tutored newly transferred students from sophomore to senior year, helping them adjust to the curriculum. Assisted with: Science, Spanish, English, and History. All three students I meet with displayed growth in grades and understanding.
- Black Student Union: Co-president in my junior and senior years. Helped organize Barstow’s cultural festival booth, collaborate with other private school BSUs, and work with administrators to address social issues in my school's community.
- Debate: Developed arguments, worked on speaking skills, and further researched the debate topic of my freshman and sophomore year to advance my knowledge. I competed in local and national tournaments: Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nevada.
- Track and Field: Team caption during sophomore and junior year. Competed in the Missouri State Finals 2024, and KU Relays 2024.
- Awarded JWPI 2023 NCX Speaker Award
- Awarded National Speech and Debate Association- Degree of Merit
Skills
Time management
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Excellent communication
Reliable and dependable
Positive attitude
Timeline
Barista/Cashier
Bruu
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Volunteer
Heart to Heart International
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Volunteer
Shakespeare in the Park
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Cashier Team Lead
Betty Rae's
05.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Cashier
Culver's Restaurant
05.2023 - 05.2024Read More
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy
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Barstow School
High School Diploma
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