Pele LaFrance is seeking a full-time position in a positive work environment where she can grow professionally. She has experience in retail and customer service roles at Gymboree and Office Depot, as well as owning her own bakery business. She is pursuing degrees in history and Spanish from Willamette University, where she maintains a 3.62 GPA and participates in honors societies and clubs. Her references include a professor and former manager. She is fluent in Spanish and has excellent customer service and teamwork skills.

1. Pele LaFrance
13902 SW Marcia Drive  Tigard, OR 97223  Phone: (503) 432-5497  Home: (503) 524-2220  E-Mail: plafranc@willamette.edu
Objective
I would like to be in a position in a positive work environment where I can be challenged and grow professionally.
Experience
Gymboree June 2015 – November 2015
 Continued cultivation of customer service skills
 Continued development knowledge of sales
 Took initiative organizing displays
Office Depot June 2014 – August 2014
 Cultivated customer service skills
 Developed knowledge of sales
 Memorized location of and organized merchandise
Owned Summer Bakery Business May 2013 – August 2013
 Created relationships with customers
 Managed the business including:
 Acquiring proper licenses/certifications,
 Renting from a commercial kitchen
 Applying to farmers markets
 Recording inventory
 Supervising sous chef and market staff
 Tracking of finances
 Developed recipes
Education
Willamette University August 2013 – Present
Pursuing a liberal arts degree and am estimated to graduate in January 2017 with a major in history with a focus on
medieval history and major in Spanish where I currently have a 3.62 cumulative GPA. Participating in two honors
societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Alpha Lambda Delta. Experiencing leadership in the Spanish Club as
the treasurer.
Southridge High School Graduated in June 2013
Completed several International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses. Participated extensively in theatre,
including stage managing over half of the productions over four years and holding an elected officer position on the
thespian board for two years. I was a member of the National Honor Society, and completed extensive volunteer work
including volunteering at the Tigard Library.

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References
Dr. Wendy Petersen Boring Professor and Advisor
Phone: (503) 370-6555 E-Mail: wpeterse@willamette.edu
Helena Rudolph Manager – Gymboree Washington Square
Phone: (503) 620-2898
Skills
Hablo Español at the collegiate level, I studied abroad in Spain in the spring of 2016 and I am was certified with the DELE
exam at the B1 proficiency level. I have an excellent customer service attitude should that be necessary. I am also a team
player and work well with my coworkers.
Hours
I am looking for a full time position with fixed hours, preferably nine until five, Monday through Friday, though I would
be available for a position that was eight until four or some other variation of fixed full time hours Monday through
Friday. Thank you for your consideration.