1. Taylor Simons
University of Houston
713-560-2611 trenaysimons@gmail.com
Personal Profile:
I am an ambitious individual who utilizes my own maturity and creative eye for decisive
problem solving which is key in maintaining productive team work. My diverse groups of
interest and work experience prove I am adaptable to a variety of situations as well as
taking on leadership roles while preserving the group effort.
Education:
University of Houston
Currently working towards BA in Anthropology Fall 2016-Present
Minor in Chinese Studies
Texas Tech University 2014-Spring 2016
Currently working towards BA in Anthropology
Current GPA: 3.6
Summer Creek High School 2010-2014
Graduated with 3.8 GPA
Experience
Happy’s Bubble Tea February 2016-June 2016
Cashier
o Manage cash register, receive money, create change
o Open and close store
o Make smoothies, shaved ice, bubble tea
o Memorization techniques utilized as well as time management skills in
conjunction with showcasing leadership abilities
Cheddar’s June 2015-August 2015
Server
o Assist guests by taking orders and ensuring customer satisfaction
o Manage cash register, receive money, create change
o Serve as liaison between kitchen staff and guests
Mojo’s Bar & Grill November 2013-July 2014
Server
o Assist guests by taking orders and ensuring customer satisfaction
o Manage cash register, receive money, create change
o Serve as liaison between kitchen staff and guests
Tutti Frutti May 2013-August 2013
Cashier
o Handled large amounts of money

2. o Assisted guests by creating change
o Had responsibility of cleaning up and closing up alone
Chili’s August 2012-Febuarary 2013
Hostess/To-Go
o Seated and interacted with guests
o Assisted servers in serving food and drinks
o Placed and completed orders
Activities and Leadership
Children’s Museum of Houston May 2016-Present
Developmental Intern
o Organize and brainstorm events to create more revenue and attendance for the
Children’s Museum
o Execute creative problem solving skills to help the museum grow financially
o Provide assistance in necessary area’s whenever possible (i.e: speak with donors,
plan events, etc)
Texas Tech Quidditch Club August 2014- May 2016
Secretary
o Organize fundraising events, help lead team in positive direction, give idea’s for
recruitment and fundraising
Major contributions include:
 Organizing Lubbock news station to film the team during practice, meet
with Tech newspaper about team as well as participate in interviews for
news segment.
Science National Honor Society August 2014-May 2014
General Member
o Upheld at least a 3.0 gpa in all AP science classes, held and organized kid’s
science fair, designed t shirts for club
National Honor Society August 2013-May 2014
General Member
o Upheld at least a 3.5 gpa in all AP courses, met criteria for volunteer hours (at
least 20 a semester) as well as school spirit hours (20 a semester).
YMCA August 2011-July 2013
Volunteer
o General volunteer work including the chaperone of teen dances, referee sports,
etc.
Major contributions included:
 2013-Trip to New York to aid flood victims and participate in community
rebuild after Hurricane Sandy

3. Memorial Hermann Hospital June 2010-July 2014
Volunteer
o General volunteer work included talking to patients, helping nurses with work,
etc.
o Volunteered in many different units: children’s, hyperbaric/ lymphedema,
women’s.
Major contributions included:
o 2011-Earned a spot in the MD Anderson Children’s Cancer unit as a volunteer.
 50 out of 500 accepted into this volunteer program
* References available upon request