Levi Birks 525 W Elizabeth St

Olathe, KS 66061
Enthusiastic Jazz Performance major at the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a passion for (712)-310-3927
fostering community engagement and creating vibrant, inclusive living environments. Seeking a
residential assistant position to contribute dynamic interpersonal and leadership skills, aiming to
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enhance the overall well-being and sense of community for fellow students at UMKC.

EXPERIENCE SKILLS
- Lakeview Village - Lenexa, KS ​- Communication: Strong
verbal and written
- Server (April 2023 - August 2023)
communication skills.
- Provided high-level service during meal service and catered events.
​- Interpersonal: Ability to
- Demonstrated good communication skills, adherence to protocols, build positive relationships
and an empathetic approach to the elderly. and work collaboratively.

-Nebraska Furniture Mart - Kansas City, KS ​- Problem Solving: Effective

- Customer Pick Up Team Member (August 2022 - January 2023) at resolving conflicts and
addressing residents'
- Provided excellent customer service, loaded merchandise into concerns.
customers' vehicles, and maintained a safe work environment.
​- Time Management: Capable
-Genesis Health Clubs - Olathe, KS of balancing academic and
- Cafe Associate (January 2022 - August 2022) extracurricular
responsibilities.
- Provided excellent customer service, operated POS system, prepared
food items, and ensured kitchen cleanliness.
VOLUNTEERING
- Demonstrated sales skills, familiarity with food preparation 1. Prairie Trail Middle School
techniques, and effective collaboration with team members. - Olathe, KS
- Student Teacher for Jazz
Band (Senior Year)
- Volunteered as a student
EXTRACURICULARS teacher for the jazz band,
providing lessons to young
- Member of Jazz, Concert, and Marching Band at Olathe Northwest jazz students.
High School (August 2019 - May 2023) - Collaborated with the
music program, fostering
- Percussion Caption Head for the Marching Band Leadership Program (3 musical development in
years) aspiring young musicians.

- Collaborated with band members, demonstrated leadership skills, and 2. Olathe Northwest High
School
contributed to the overall success of the marching band. - Student Teacher and
Conductor for freshman
bands. (Senior Year)
- Conducted the entry-level
- Kansas City Area Youth Jazz Fellowship (Summer 2023) band, demonstrating
leadership and musical
- Participated in a prestigious jazz fellowship, honing musical skills and
direction.
collaborating with talented youth musicians. - Recognized at numerous
concerts and competitions by
- Website: [Link] faculty for outstanding
contributions.