Beatrice Verrecchia
Florence
Summary
University of Notre Dame | South Bend, Indiana Bachelor of Arts
Graduation: May 2021
Major: English | Minor: Sociology, Studio Art
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Biodinamica Mediterranea
2024.05 - 2024.10
- I spent five months observing and learning in the biodynamic garden in Pietrasanta, where I shared my knowledge of plant medicine
- I interacted with my coworkers daily
- I helped with handling and selling our produce, fruits, and herbs
- I participated in harvests, as well as the work of drying and preserving the plants
Dock Staff
Carefree Boat Club
2023.08 - 2023.10
- Greeted and welcomed club members at arrival daily
- Answered any questions on the nautical system to ensure that customers felt safe and ready to navigate
- Secured the docking of the boat, completed the check out, and maintained cleanliness
- Practiced team-work with other 2-3 dock staff workers providing helpful service daily
Landscaper
Botanical Designs
2023.04 - 2023.05
- Cared for and cleaned urban green spaces daily for the duration of 7-8 hours
- Planted trees, shrubs, perennial, and seasonal flowers, according to design
- Trimmed shrubs and and removed weeds and debris to keep plants healthy
- Worked and collaborated with a team of landscapers to accomplish daily duties
Hostess
Coastal Kitchen
2023.01 - 2023.02
- Greeted and seated guests daily in a welcoming manner
- Managed register and seating chart throughout 6-8 hour work shifts
- Responded politely to phone calls and kept track of reservations as well as take-away orders
- Collaborated with the rest of staff to create a nice dining environment
Tutor
Italian Language Tutor
2022.09 - 2022.11
- Met with students multiple times a week for hour long sessions
- Created lesson plans for each meeting and taught them
- Modified course subjects according to the students needs to facilitate learning
- Engaged in improvisation and colloquial conversation to help build language fluidity
Summer Intern
Unity Gardens
2022.04 - 2022.07
- Co-managed a seven-acre sustainably farmed garden
- Gave tours through the farm and garden center to visitors
- Sold products at farmer's market weekly and promoted events as fund raisers
- Planned activities for volunteer groups ranging from 10 to 100 people
- Strategized new ways to apply irrigation system
- Maintained inventory of garden tools and materials
- Cultivated an overall nurturing community space through relationship building
Cook
The Early Bird Eatery
2022.01 - 2022.03
- Prepared dishes for a fast paced 8-hour service period
- Sat up and cleaned work stations daily
- Stored and labeled all food items respecting health industry codes
- Fostered a collaborative environment with a team of other individuals
Cook
Ironhand Winery
2021.07 - 2021.11
- Executed numerous gourmet style dishes
- Sat up station before working and helped with cleaning throughout shifts
- Stored and labeled food items respecting regulations
- Held leadership role of closing the building at end of the night
Cook
Ristorante Belguardo
2019.05 - 2019.08
- Prepared stations before opening
- Executed food preparation for service
- In charge of appetizers and desert execution
- Helped break down stations at the end of night
Fencing Instructor
Culver Summer Schools
2018.06 - 2018.08
- Taught fencing to kids aged from 9-12 years five days a week for six weeks
- Planned lesson schedules and instructed classes for groups of 15-20 kids
- Maintained inventory of all equipment and helped students manage and use it
Education
English: Fluent Italian: Fluent French: Fluent
Leadership and Activities
JPA Academy Volunteer | Florence, Italy 2016-2018
Counselor
- Chaperoned groups of 50+ students of JPA around the metropolitan cities of Florence and Rome.
- Helped organize events such museum visits, sport games, and trips to the beach.
NCAA Notre Dame Fencing Team Member | South Bend, Indiana August 2017 – May 2020
▪ Balanced a full time academic schedule with 15-20 hours of training every week.
▪ Competed against other division I athletes during meets that lasted 10-12 hours.
▪ Encouraged my teammates during practices and competitions to keep motivation high.
Current activities
- Yoga
- Dance
- Qigong
- Meditation
Timeline
Intern
Biodinamica Mediterranea
2024.05 - 2024.10
Dock Staff
Carefree Boat Club
2023.08 - 2023.10
Landscaper
Botanical Designs
2023.04 - 2023.05
Hostess
Coastal Kitchen
2023.01 - 2023.02
Tutor
Italian Language Tutor
2022.09 - 2022.11
Summer Intern
Unity Gardens
2022.04 - 2022.07
Cook
The Early Bird Eatery
2022.01 - 2022.03
Cook
Ironhand Winery
2021.07 - 2021.11
Cook
Ristorante Belguardo
2019.05 - 2019.08
Fencing Instructor
Culver Summer Schools
2018.06 - 2018.08
English: Fluent Italian: Fluent French: Fluent