Rider University
BS Communications & Journalism · Lawrenceville, NJ
May 2026
Curriculum Vitae
William Baker
Championships
Big Ten · MAAC
Part of title-winning Division I programs at Rutgers and Rider.
Academics
Cum Laude
Communications & Journalism graduate with repeated athletic academic honors.
Service
2010 — Present
Annual donor to Obra do Padre Grilo Orphanage in Porto, Portugal.
i.
Education
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ
Sep 2022 – Dec 2023
The Calhoun School
High School Diploma · New York, NY
June 2022
ii.
Experience
Server
NeueHouse NYC · New York, NY
2024 – 2025
- Supported upscale private events — venue setup, guest service, and post-event coordination.
- Collaborated with a team to ensure seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
Server
LUZ Cafe · New York, NY
Summer 2023
- Delivered high-quality service in a high-volume café environment.
- Managed multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining warmth and efficiency.
Event Staff
LUZ Catering · New York, NY
2022 – 2024
- Set up and broke down event venues; served guests across a range of catered events.
- Worked closely with event teams to meet guest needs promptly and professionally.
iii.
Community
Volunteer Coach
Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County · Mercer, NJ
2024
- Led soccer sessions for youth, promoting teamwork, physical health, and personal growth.
Volunteer
YMCA · New Jersey
2023
- Organized sports and activities for children with special needs.
Volunteer
Meals on Wheels · New Brunswick, NJ
2022 – 2023
- Packed and distributed food bags to members of the homeless community.
Volunteer
Manhattan Children's Center · Upper West Side, NY
2019
- Engaged weekly with children with autism through games and relationship-building activities.
Annual Donor
Obra do Padre Grilo Orphanage · Porto, Portugal
2010 – Present
- Donates clothing and soccer gear annually to support children's physical and social well-being.
iv.
Skills
Teamwork & CollaborationStrong CommunicationTime ManagementCustomer ServiceEvent OperationsLeadership
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