Alyxandra Kuykendoll
Austin,TX
Summary
A determined student and worker offering part-time work experience in various service industries and extensive knowledge of core subject matter and the medical field. A meticulous and detail-oriented individual with advanced observational, organizational and communication skills.
LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/alyxandrakuykendoll83748274
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Leader
Crumbl Cookies
05.2023 - Current
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Student Employee
UC San Diego Housing And Dining
09.2023 - Current
- Balanced academic and work requirements to continue building diverse knowledge base.
- Handled basic tasks independently to keep senior professionals focused on more important matters.
- Assisted customers with efficiently served orders and organized teamwork.
Intern
ThinkNeuro
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Participated in presentations related to the Opioid Epidemic projects to gain knowledge and insight.
- Interacted with collaborators by phone, email, or other social networking applications to provide information.
Childcare Worker
Hope Chapel
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught lessons and facilitated games/crafts for large groups of children
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Austin Pets Alive Volunteer
Austin Pets Alive
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Interacted with customers and coworkers, further developing interpersonal skills.
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
Volunteer for Youth Education
Foundation Communities
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Primary teacher for children of ages 4 to 13, teaching English, writing, reading, math, and other enrichment activities.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization, planning, and execution.
Occasional Babysitter
Various Parents Through The App Bambino
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Cared for children and completed associated tasks such as snack preparation and picking up toys.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
Babysitter and House/Pet Sitter
Bridgette Kim
05.2020 - 07.2022
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
Habitat For Humanity
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging events by helping with organization and assisting in the preparation of the store items
Volunteer for Texas Food Bank
Texas Food Bank
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Prepared and packaged boxes during box assembly line phase.
- Maintained cleanliness of resale shop by organizing, sorting stock items, and cleaning facility.
Hair Salon Volunteer
The Spot Salon
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Answered telephone calls to provide information and schedule new appointments.
- Offered exceptional service and support to walk-in and scheduled customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2027
High School Diploma -
Vandegrift High School
Austin, TX05.2023
Skills
- Conversational Spanish Proficiency
- Elementary Level Norwegian
- Planning and Management
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Laboratory skills like PCR, culturing/plating, dilutions, Western blotting, Gel electrophoresis
- Social Perceptiveness
- Attention to Detail
- Team Building
- Work Organization and Prioritization
- Information Research and Sourcing
- Microsoft/Excel Proficiency
Accomplishments
LEADERSHIP
- Managed a research project about "Using Liposomal Cytarabine and Daunorubicin Delivery for Acute Myeloid Leukemia" in order to reduce the damage to healthy blood cells during the intensive phase of cancer treatment (2021-2022)
- Managed and organized the Trunk or Treat Halloween festival for Elementary children (2022)
- Worked on the Team Building Committee for the Vandegrift High School cancer fundraiser, Relay for Life (2021)
SHADOWING
- Attended in-person shadowing for Austin Fertility Clinic in which I observed live sperm and egg samples/tests (2023)
- Attended virtual shadowing sessions through Virtual Pre-Health Shadowing (2019-2022)
- Attended the MedStemPowered program where I shadowed healthcare workers and professors (2022)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Earned a Biotechnician Assistant Credential under the Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology (2022)
- Accepted into the Johns Hopkins Summer program and took an Introduction to Surgery course in which I presented a project over the Hemispherectomy and a College Preparatory course (2021)
- Awarded "Outstanding Member of Health Occupations Students of America, Student Council, and Key Club" in 2020-22.
Additional Information
I grew up in Seoul, South Korea and, because of this, have obtained a diverse and determined mindset. Throughout my life, I have been exposed to many different types of cultures through traveling and being immersed into a Korean community.
Certification
- CPR/First Aid Training - acquired in 2020
- Biotechnician Assistant Credential under The Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology - acquired in 2022
- Concussion Education Training - acquired in 2021
- Alcohol and Drug Training - acquired in 2021
Timeline
Student Employee
UC San Diego Housing And Dining
09.2023 - Current
Intern
ThinkNeuro
09.2023 - 12.2023
Shift Leader
Crumbl Cookies
05.2023 - Current
Austin Pets Alive Volunteer
Austin Pets Alive
08.2022 - 04.2023
Volunteer for Youth Education
Foundation Communities
06.2022 - 08.2022
Childcare Worker
Hope Chapel
05.2022 - 05.2023
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
Habitat For Humanity
10.2021 - 10.2021
Volunteer for Texas Food Bank
Texas Food Bank
08.2021 - 09.2021
Occasional Babysitter
Various Parents Through The App Bambino
09.2020 - 08.2022
Babysitter and House/Pet Sitter
Bridgette Kim
05.2020 - 07.2022
Hair Salon Volunteer
The Spot Salon
09.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California - San Diego
High School Diploma -
Vandegrift High School