Ryan Whalen
Denver
Summary
Recent college graduate with hospitality, service, philanthropy, and leadership experience, open to professional opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Attendant
Colorado National Golf Club
Erie
06.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Conducted regular inventory checks on kitchen supplies to ensure adequate levels were maintained.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing complaints promptly and professionally.
CO
Target
Boulder
05.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with product inquiries, locating merchandise, and ensuring a seamless checkout experience. Maintained organized and visually appealing sales floor displays, restocked inventory, and supported promotional initiatives to drive sales, and enhance the overall shopping experience.
CO
Uppercrust Catering Co.
Boulder
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Maintains kitchen and dining room cleanliness
- Assists with food service
CO
Boulder Country Club
Boulder
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Ensured dish and kitchen cleanliness
- Handled food preparation
- Collaborated and supported line cook team
MN
Target
Eagan
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Assisted customers at check-out
- Greeted customers and provided support as required
- Handled payment and bagged all merchandise
- Retrieved all carts and ensured cleanliness
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
<ul>
<li>Minor in: Criminology</li>
</ul>
Boulder, CO05-2025
Skills
- Dynamic and adaptable political science graduate with strong leadership and communication skills, honed through academic and real-world experiences Proven ability to navigate high-pressure situations, resolve conflicts, and overcome challenges with strategic thinking and composure Skilled in analyzing complex systems, crafting persuasive arguments, and understanding diverse perspectives, core strengths gained through extensive coursework in political theory, policy analysis, and international relations A confident team leader and collaborator with a track record of motivating others and driving results in both academic and organizational settings
Affiliations
- Phi Delta Theta
- New Member Educator | 2024-01-01/2025-01-01
- Justice Board Member | 2023-08/2024-01
- Responsible for determining if punishment is required for other active members negligent acts, as well how severe the punishment should be.
- Brotherhood Chair | 2023-08/2024-01
- Responsible for working with the social chair to plan and organize social events for all active members in the fraternity to come together, bond and grow as a chapter.
Community Service
Participated in over 150 hours of service towards the following causes:, ALS related events, such as an ALS walk in Denver, CO where I volunteered to help organize the walk and helped ensure it ran smoothly for all participants., Volunteered at a weekly baseball tournament to help disabled children learn to play baseball., Volunteered at the CU Boulder freshmen move-in week to help assist incoming freshmen move into their dorm and become acquainted with campus.
IRON PHI: Completed an athletic event to raise awareness for ALS and raised over a $1,000 donation.
Timeline
Kitchen Attendant
Colorado National Golf Club
06.2025 - Current
CO
Target
05.2024 - Current
CO
Uppercrust Catering Co.
09.2023 - 06.2025
CO
Boulder Country Club
04.2023 - 09.2023
MN
Target
01.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
<ul>
<li>Minor in: Criminology</li>
</ul>
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