Summary
Overview
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Education
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Amaya Shirley

Amaya Shirley

Summary

I am a dedicated student with passion for the environmental science field. I have made academics a pride for my life and worked hard to excel and am eager to continue to add to my education through professional developments like research projects and attain hands on experience through an internship. I have a upbeat positive attitude and am always ready to work with others or excel in individual roles to make the best work environment or product whether it be through school work or projects. I enjoy being able to learn new skills and improve my abilities professionally and my overall goals are to enter the environmental science career field and use my skills in ways that benefit others whether it be through research or to local communities from management.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Staff Member

Panda Express
07.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence
  • Managed the front register aiding customers in checking out and serving their food.
  • Ran drive-thru operations, taking orders, handling money, preparing customers orders, and bagging and giving customers their food in a quick and efficient manner.
  • Treat customers to excellent customer service by being polite, kind, and patient to all and assisting them with any inquiries

Cashier

Tokyo Express Restaurant
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Took over the phone orders, able to multitask between in person and over the phone customers.
  • Was quickly able to learn responsibilities to where my employers regarded me as hardworking and trusted to teach new employees shortly after I began working there.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Science- Natural Science

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
12-2026

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Customer assistance
  • Organization and cleanliness
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Time management skills
  • Patience
  • Adaptable
  • Focused
  • Positive attitude
  • Team player
  • Able to lead and have good communication and public speaking skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Mathematics in Advanced Algebra and Calculus
  • Research and analysis
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience in data/sample collection
  • Experience in Field Work
  • Academic Writing
  • Qualitative research
  • Literature review
  • Fast learner

Geographic information systems GIS

  • GIS mapping proficiency
  • GIS applications experience
  • GIS analysis

Affiliations

  • Gamma Theta Upsilon

Timeline

Kitchen Staff Member

Panda Express
07.2024 - Current

Cashier

Tokyo Express Restaurant
05.2023 - 08.2023

Master of Science - Environmental Science- Natural Science

The University of West Florida
Amaya Shirley