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Overview
Work History
Education
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SENIOR THESIS
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Peter Knight

Richmond,VA

Summary

Experience in multiple season jobs, while living in vastly different places and working with people from unique backgrounds. Carry an enthusiastic and positive attitude, with a willingness to be flexible and cover for others, and show up on time and prepared for work each day.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teen Program Manager & Guest Services

Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Developed and carried out a week long program for guests aged 13-19 in the evenings
  • Worked with teenagers from different backgrounds and interests in order to have them connect through curated experiences such as the high ropes course and evenings exploring the local Montana towns
  • During the day worked All-Around positions such as guiding hikes, leading archery, serving meals, challenge course facilitation, airport transportation, and more


Legal Assistant

Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
08.2024 - 03.2025
  • Utilize active listening techniques to understand and clarify client issues, ensuring accurate information relay to legal staff.
  • Provide comprehensive support to attorneys through the preparation of legal documents, case file management, and client communication.
  • Coordinate scheduling and maintain court calendar to ensure timely filing of legal paperwork and adherence to deadlines.

Bartender; Server

Farm Bell Kitchen
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Delivered client service by facilitating conversation, keeping clients satisfied, all while in a fast paced environment.
  • Contributed to team development by assisting with the training of new staff members.

Ocean Rescue Lifeguard

Duck Surf Rescue
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Promoted beach safety, interacting with patrons with diverse backgrounds and understandings of the ocean.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to execute coordinated emergency response actions during critical rescue operations.
  • Engaged in community relations activities, contributing to beach clean-up and participating in public safety awareness campaigns.

Line Cook

Extra Billy's Smokehouse and Brewery
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assisted in diverse culinary tasks, ensuring efficient operation of prep, grill, and fry stations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law; Minor, Studio Art

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Economics

Waseda University
Tokyo, Japan
07.2023

Certification

  • Level 1 Challenge Course Practitioner (ACCT approved)
  • Previously Basic Life Saving, and Emergency Medical Responder certified

Timeline

Teen Program Manager & Guest Services

Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
04.2025 - 09.2025

Legal Assistant

Virginia Indigent Defense Commission
08.2024 - 03.2025

Bartender; Server

Farm Bell Kitchen
09.2023 - 08.2024

Ocean Rescue Lifeguard

Duck Surf Rescue
05.2021 - 08.2022

Line Cook

Extra Billy's Smokehouse and Brewery
06.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law; Minor, Studio Art

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Economics

Waseda University

SENIOR THESIS

  • "Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Courtroom: Achieving a More Accurate Assessment of Guilt"
  • Researched current disability litigation in the courts and spoke with Virginia lawyers, instructors, and advocate groups.
Peter Knight