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Starr Young
Cashier , Burlington
Location: Washington, DC United States
Joined: May 23rd, 2026

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Life & Professional Aspirations:

As of right now, my personal aspiration is to be able to help children in behavioral health and make a positive impact on their lives. I want to work with kids who may struggle with their emotions, behavior, mental health, or difficult situations at home or school. Many children go through things that people do not always understand, and I want to be someone who can support, guide, and encourage them through those challenges. I also want to help create a safe and comfortable environment where children feel heard instead of judged. Sometimes kids just need someone who will listen to them, understand what they are going through, and help them learn healthier ways to express themselves. Working in behavioral health would allow me to not only help children emotionally and mentally, but also help their families better understand how to support them. Choosing the Health Science field is helping me work toward this goal because it is teaching me more about healthcare, human behavior, and the importance of helping others. In the future, I hope to build a career where I can truly make a difference in children�s lives and inspire them to become the best versions of themselves.

Education (request update)

Coppin State University class of 2029

Undergrad Major: Health Administration

Experience

I currently work with Burlington as Cashier
I have 1 years of experience working in the Nonprofit and Volunteer Services industry.

Cashier | Burlington
From September 2025 to December 2025 • 0 year(s)
Handled cash and card transactions while providing friendly and efficient customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. Assisted customers with questions, helped maintain store organization, and worked collaboratively with team members to ensure a positive shopping experience.

Internship Program | Martha's Table
From January 2025 to August 2025 • 0 year(s)
At Martha�s Table, I Interned with the Joyful Food Market program, where I helped set up and assist with pop-up markets in Wards 7 and 8 that provided fresh, high-quality groceries to local families at no cost. This experience strengthened my customer service, teamwork, communication, organization, and leadership skills while allowing me to work closely with diverse members of the community. Helping set up and assist with the markets improved my ability to multitask, stay organized, and work efficiently in team-oriented environments.

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