Alexis R. Smith
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level environmentally focused position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Masters Assistantship
ERAU
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Characterizing microplastics present in the atmosphere
- Chemical characterization of microplastics on filters using FTIR and Raman spectroscopy
- Presenting the work at internal and national conferences
- Co-authoring a publication, and assisting the Civil Engineering Department in various weekly duties and serving as needed for outreach events
Tutor and Youth Mentor
Turie T. Elementary Small Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assist classroom teachers with supplemental instruction for students in grades K-5
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
Bartender and Manager
Daytona Taphouse
06.2020 - 09.2024
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
- Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Biology Tutor
ERAU
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Enhanced student understanding of complex biology concepts by utilizing visual aids and real-life examples during tutoring sessions.
- Facilitated review sessions before exams to reinforce essential knowledge points and boost student confidence going into tests.
- Maintained records of student assessments, tutoring activities and results.
Student Assistant & Tour Guide
ERAU
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Answered questions during tours and by phone for prospective students, families and visitors; resolved potential conflicts efficiently and diplomatically
- Performed clerical tasks such as photocopying, scanning documents efficiently while maintaining confidentiality when necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
Daytona Beach, FL05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
Daytona Beach, FL05.2021
Skills
- MATLAB
- AutoCAD
- CATIA
- Civil 3D
- ArcGIS
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
Engineeringprojectexperience
- Central American Water Project, Engineers Without Borders, 4, Researched and completed water system designs for Nicaragua and Guatemala following standards set forth by the World Health Organization (WHO); Individual contribution included design of the conduction line and preliminary design of cistern for water storage.
- Water Filtration System Competition, American Society of Civil Engineers, 3, Conference Competition Team Lead, Created a filtration device to successfully filter food grade contaminants out of 32 liters of water from campsite materials including plastic water bottles, gauze, coffee filters, charcoal, fine and coarse aggregate.
- Topographic Survey and Map, Department of Civil Engineering, ERAU, 4, Conducted a topographic survey of a campus building; Wrote weekly lab reports detailing interior angles, leveling, distances, and the primary survey; Transcribed survey information into ArcGIS to create a visual aid of surface contour lines.
Volunteerprojectexperience
Food Recovery Network, ERAU Student Chapter, Founding Student, Initiated and led a committee of volunteers consisting of students, faculty, and staff to establish a resource network between the University's food service provider and a local Ministry that serves food on a daily basis to the local homeless population. Chaired committee, delegated tasks, researched and filed necessary paperwork, managed communications between food service provider and University legal department. More than 1,000 pounds of food donated since inception.
Researchlabexperience
- Sustainable and Environmental Engineering Lab (SEEL), Worked on a two-person team developing an optimal method of researching microplastics in the atmosphere. Presented in Florida Air Quality Conference, National Council of Undergraduate Research, and multiple University wide presentations. Organized online shared database for all lab members to utilize.
- Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), Oversaw two undergraduate students as interns in the SEEL Lab. Appointed assignments and tasks relevant to experiments and research. Assisted in creation of research posters and papers.
Awards
- Second Place Award Winner, University wide Discovery Day Research Competition
- ERAU Honor Roll
- Golden Eagle Scholarship
Leadership Experience
- President, Embry-Riddle Dancing Eagles, Served in all Executive Board positions.
- Sigma Kappa Sorority, Activities Chair
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Member
Affiliations
- Sigma Kappa Sorority
- American Society of Civil Engineers
Timeline
Masters Assistantship
ERAU
09.2022 - 06.2024
Bartender and Manager
Daytona Taphouse
06.2020 - 09.2024
Tutor and Youth Mentor
Turie T. Elementary Small Elementary School
08.2018 - 05.2019
Biology Tutor
ERAU
01.2018 - 01.2019
Student Assistant & Tour Guide
ERAU
01.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
Master of Science - Civil Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU)
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