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Work History
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Certification
Community Service
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Ariana Salas

Ariana Salas

Fort Myers

Summary

FGCU Public Health graduate with experience in health education, community outreach, and environmental health through academic work and internships. Strong communicator with over five years of customer service experience, and bilingual engagement. Skilled in public speaking, digital tools, and data collection, with a strong focus on health equity, and disease prevention.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Sales Associate

State Farm Insurance
Naples
10.2025 - Current
  • Assisted clients with insurance policy selections and coverage options.
  • Managed customer inquiries through phone, email, and in-person interactions.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline client onboarding processes.
  • Explained complex insurance products in simple terms to customers.

SERVER

Plaza Mexico Restaurant
Venice
02.2024 - 10.2025
  • Adhered to all food safety regulations to ensure the health and well-being of customers
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of professionalism and efficiency
  • Demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills, and efficiently manage multiple tasks while maintaining a positive and collaborative team environment.

PUBLIC HEALTH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION INTERN

Lee County Mosquito District
Lee County
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted in delivering engaging presentations in schools to educate students on the importance of mosquito control and disease prevention strategies.
  • Distributed educational materials to raise awareness about mosquito-borne diseases and promote community involvement in reducing mosquito habitats at outreach events.
  • Collaborated with teachers and school staff to integrate mosquito control education into curricula and encourage active student participation in local public health initiatives.

SERVER

Outback Steakhouse
Venice
12.2020 - 02.2024
  • Greeted customers, ensuring prompt seating and attentive service, enhancing overall dining experience.
  • Communicated delays, offered beverages to keep customers engaged, and improved wait time satisfaction.
  • Presented menus, answered questions, provided detailed information on menu items, beverages, and specials.

Education

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - PUBLIC HEALTH

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05.2025

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE -

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Venice, FL
05-2022

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

State College of Florida Collegiate School
Venice, FL
05-2022

Skills

  • Bilingual Communication skills
  • Adaptability
  • Digital literacy
  • Community engagement
  • Public Speaking & Presentation
  • Health education & Outreach
  • Community education

Certification

• 440- Insurance Customer Representative- Florida Department of Financial Services, 10/07/25- Present

Community Service

  • Community Cooperative: 01/01/25-01/31/25. Assisted in meal preparation, cooking, and packing large batches of food at a community kitchen, supporting the distribution of meals to homeless individuals and those in need., Organized and supported grocery and essential goods distribution at a local school, ensuring efficient setup, cleanup, and that recipients received necessary items.
  • FGCU Disaster Day Simulation Training: 11/01/24. Collected and analyzed data to assess the effectiveness of simulation groups during Disaster Simulation Training., Contributed to the evaluation and improvement of emergency response strategies by providing data-driven insights., Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth coordination and accurate documentation throughout the simulation exercise.
  • American Heart Association: 01/01/25-04/30/25. Collaborated with a team to develop a heart health awareness campaign promoting physical activity and disease prevention., Created and presented a community health presentation, designed flyers and posters, and wrote a detailed report to support educational outreach., Focused on UN Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-Being.

Languages

  • Spanish, Native
  • English, Native

Timeline

Sales Associate

State Farm Insurance
10.2025 - Current

PUBLIC HEALTH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION INTERN

Lee County Mosquito District
10.2024 - 04.2025

SERVER

Plaza Mexico Restaurant
02.2024 - 10.2025

SERVER

Outback Steakhouse
12.2020 - 02.2024

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - PUBLIC HEALTH

Florida Gulf Coast University

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE -

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

State College of Florida Collegiate School
Ariana Salas