ALEXANDER Cadenas
Aurora,IL
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented third-year General Biology student with strong communication and teamwork skills. Experienced in client-focused roles, with proficiency in Spanish (verbal and written), and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively while upholding professionalism and productivity. Passionate about contributing to the field of biology through research and practical application, with a commitment to academic excellence and a drive to further scientific knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Associate
Lowe's
Saint Charles, IL
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted customers with selecting plants, flowers, and gardening supplies.
- Provided advice to customers on how to care for their plants and gardens.
- Organized merchandise shelves in the garden section of the store.
- Watered and pruned plants according to specific needs for plant type.
- Stocked merchandise on shelves, tables and a-frame hanging plant displays with goods.
Associate
ALDI
Batavia, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Scan customer orders
- Organization of store aisles.s
- Assuring the store's maintenance to meet guests' expectations
- Familiar with the closing procedure
- Delivered special orders to fulfill customer requests
Stocker, Backroom, & Receiving Associate
Walmart
Montgomery, IL
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Handled the procedure of unloading trucks
- Organized items and delivered them to their specific sections of the store
- Helped with stocking and merchandising throughout the store
Server
EL JEFE
Aurora, IL
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Efficient at handling food
- Familiar with opening or closing procedures
- Pass food orders to kitchen staff quickly and clearly
- Cleaned tables and areas within the restaurant efficiently and safely
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2025
Associate of Science - Biology
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05.2023
Skills
- Communication
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Computer literate
- Performance improvement
- Decision-Making
- Work planning and prioritization
- Display Maintenance
- Multitasking
- Analytical Thinking
- Lab equipment processes
- Relationship Building
- Laboratory techniques
- Team building
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Garden Associate
Lowe's
05.2024 - 08.2024
Associate
ALDI
05.2023 - 08.2023
Stocker, Backroom, & Receiving Associate
Walmart
10.2021 - 11.2022
Server
EL JEFE
06.2021 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Biology
Northeastern Illinois University
Associate of Science - Biology
Waubonsee Community College