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AMINA AKOSA

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

A strong believer that communication in various modes including speaking, written, and visual are the driving force for a healthy work environment among colleagues and a satisfactory experience for clients. Motivated to use my training and interest in communicational skills across all modes in problem-solving, relationship-building, and positive feedback in the workplace.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Writing, Speaking, and Visual Communications Mentor/ Science Communications Specialist

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, USA
01.2021 - 05.2023

Company Overview: CXC Studio 151 Louisiana

  • Led hundreds of one-on-one writing and visual communication-intensive consultations with Louisiana State University undergraduate students
  • Served as the CXC Studio 151's only Science Communications Specialist
  • Conducted CXC outreach in LSU undergraduate classes
  • Adapted to giving effective communication to non-native English-speaking clients
  • Trained in communication-intensive consultations for clients with social disorders and learning disabilities
  • Managed audio and recording equipment

Sales Associate

Marshalls
Georgia, USA
01.2021 - 05.2023
  • Company Overview: Georgia
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
  • Serviced Hispanic clientele effectively by utilizing Spanish language skills
  • Recognized as 'Associate of the Quarter'

Education

BS - Chemistry, Spanish

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Louisiana
05-2026

Skills

  • Communication-Intensive
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Visual communication
  • Intermediate Spanish Conversationalist
  • Servicing clients with disabilities
  • Experienced with JARVIS software

Qualitative and Quantitative Chemical Analysis

  • FTIR
  • AAS
  • UV/Vis Spectroscopy
  • HPLC
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Ion Selective Electrode

Hobbies and Interests

  • Strengthening Proficiency in Spanish: Recently, I have joined an LSU-led program called 'Adelante' where other LSU students and I will travel to Baton Rouge high schools to translate for native-Spanish speaking students in their classrooms to improve their learning experience.
  • Improving the Communication Skills of Louisiana State University Students: It is a honor to contribute to the preparation of students being effective communicators in their personal life and future workplace. I enjoy being a voice of encouragement and acceptance for students wherever their communication skills lie.
  • Traveling: As I strengthen my conversational skills in Spanish and my father's native tongue, Igbo, I yearn to be exposed to more languages and cultures around the world to make connections with people of many backgrounds.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Marshalls
01.2021 - 05.2023

Writing, Speaking, and Visual Communications Mentor/ Science Communications Specialist

Louisiana State University
01.2021 - 05.2023

BS - Chemistry, Spanish

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
AMINA AKOSA