Riya Patel
Des Plaines
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging rice
Feed My Starving Children
10.2023 - Current
- Measured and poured rice to ensure accurate packaging
- Kept work area clean and organized to support safety and efficiency
- Worked with team to streamline packing processes
dog toy maker
Des Plaines Public Library
Des Plaines
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate new facility, fostering community engagement.
- Tying the ribbon to form a toy
- Volunteered four hours at local shelter, supporting animal welfare initiatives.
Retail Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween LLC
Des Plaines
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Guided customers in product selection, enhancing their shopping experience with tailored recommendations.
- Operated cash register, processed transactions, and handled customer inquiries efficiently.
- Ensured store cleanliness and organized merchandise displays, contributing to an inviting shopping environment.
- Coordinated with team members for timely restocking of shelves, supporting efficient inventory management.
greeting people
vitalent/blood drive
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Greeted visitors at front desk, creating positive first impression
- Provided support to donors during events, fostering meaningful connections
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
packing
Janki
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Prepared finished products for packing and distribution by efficiently placing them in completed boxes.
- Adhered to established procedures for packing, sealing and labeling items.
- Assisted other departments with packing and labeling tasks.
- Prepared documents such as packing lists, shipping labels.
- Maintained cleanliness of packing area, contributing to a safe and organized workspace.
Education
High School - Accelerated Chemistry, Culinary, AP psychology
Maine West High School
01-2025
Skills
- Packaging quality assurance
- Quality control
- Product packaging
- Production scheduling
- Machinery operation
- Inventory management
- Supply chain management
- Production teamwork
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Retail store operations
- Fitting room maintenance
Hobbies and Interests
- Foreign Language Learning
- Reading
- Photography
- Gaming
- Music
Extracurricular Activities
Orchestra, Violin Player, 6th grade - 10th grade, Show up every day, Make sure to bring your violin, Practice/rehearse after school, Prepare everything Key Club, Member, 11th grade - Present, After school, Make cards, Wrap books, Feed My Starving Children, Volunteering club Student Ambassador, Student Ambassador, 12th grade - 12th grade, Show up to meetings, Be social, Leadership Ceramics Club, Treasurer, 12th grade - 12th grade, After school, Volunteering (making bowls), Social - showing up
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween LLC
09.2025 - 11.2025
packing
Janki
05.2024 - 07.2024
greeting people
vitalent/blood drive
04.2024 - 12.2024
Packaging rice
Feed My Starving Children
10.2023 - Current
dog toy maker
Des Plaines Public Library
03.2022 - Current
High School - Accelerated Chemistry, Culinary, AP psychology
Maine West High School