Melissa Arenivas
Smart And Final
Bellflower,CA
2025
years of professional experience
Recent UC Berkeley graduate with a B.S. in Environmental Science and experience analyzing environmental data through undergraduate research. Strong background in R, Excel, and scientific writing, with an interest in environmental planning, conservation, and resource management. Looking for an opportunity to continue learning while contributing to meaningful environmental work.
Work History
Cashier
3 Months- Helped customers find items and answered questions.
- Processed cash, card, and electronic payments.
- Assisted customers with returns and exchanges.
- Kept the checkout area clean and organized during each shift.
- Worked with colleagues to keep the front end running smoothly.
Tutor
- Tutored classmates individually in calculus concepts and homework, improving their understanding and performance.
- Worked through practice problems and answered questions.
- Explained concepts in different ways for better understanding.
- Assisted classmates in preparing for quizzes and exams.
Volunteer
- Fed and cared for rescued kittens.
- Cleaned cages and kept their living areas sanitary.
- Assisted staff with daily care and monitored the kittens' well-being.
- Helped prepare kittens for adoption.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Relevant Coursework:
- Methods of Environmental Science
- Global Change Biology
- Resource Management
- Computing with Data (R)
- Environmental Issues
- Senior Research Seminar in Environmental Science
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data organization
Statistical analysis
R
Scientific writing
Literature review
Timeline
Cashier
Smart And Final
05.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Tutor
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Volunteer
Little Paws Project
2021 - 2022Read More
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Science from Environmental Science
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