John Perkins
Purdue Dining and Culinary
Great Falls
3
Languages
1
Certification
8
years of professional experience
I’m a Purdue University Alumni, graduated May 2026, with a strong proclivity for foreign languages and an interest in both international relations and law. My bachelor is in Japanese and Political Science as dual majors, but I also have previous experiences learning both Spanish and Russian, although to varying degrees.
Work History
Student Associate
1 Year- Cleaned and managed dishes, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for service in Dining Hall
- Worked part-time during academic year to support personal and professional development.
- Trained new student associates on dining station procedures, sanitation standards, and guest service expectations.
- Coordinated daily food service workflows to maintain smooth operation across prep, service, and closing tasks.
- Monitored food safety and allergen handling practices to support compliance with campus dining standards.
Intern
- Conducted Conducted IP research for claim chart litigation, supporting legal strategies and case development to support legal arguments.
- Executed IP prior art research to assess patent viability for legal cases.
- Supported legal research and document review for case preparation and client matters.
- Drafted correspondence, memos, and internal notes with consistent attention to accuracy.
- Organized case files, records, and digital documents for efficient retrieval and compliance.
Club Staff
5 Years- Managed front desk operations, provided customer service as snack bar attendee, oversaw tennis court scheduling, and facilitated camp activities as camp counselor
- Assisted with summer camp activities
- Greeted members, answered inquiries, and resolved service issues promptly
- Managed front desk check-ins, visitor access, and membership records
- Coordinated court, pool, and event reservations with accurate scheduling
Junior Swim Coach
3 Years- Coached young swimmers in stroke techniques and race strategies
- Organized and planned team events to foster teamwork and engagement
- Instructed swimmers on stroke mechanics, breathing, and turns during daily practice sessions.
- Supervised pool deck activities, enforcing safety rules and maintaining attentive oversight.
- Planned age-appropriate drills to build endurance, speed, and competitive swimming technique.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese and Political Science
- Graduated 5/2026
- Alumni with a Bachelor of Arts, double major in Japanese and Political Science, with a focus on International Relations
- Previously involved in the MMA Club at Purdue as a founding member and a member of the Muay Thai Club
Skills
Japanese language
Russian language
Effective teamwork
Microsoft office
Research
Food safety
Youth coaching
Certification
- TEFL Training - 120 Hour Certification Course
Languages
Japanese
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Elementary
Timeline
Student Associate
Purdue Dining and Culinary
01.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Intern
Whitestone Law / AiPi Solutions
01.2024 - 01.2024Read More
Junior Swim Coach
Great Falls Rapids
01.2019 - 01.2022Read More
Club Staff
Great Falls Swim and Tennis
01.2018 - 01.2023Read More
Purdue University College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts from Japanese and Political Science
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