Ashley Espinoza Leyva
Roeland Park,KS
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) professional with experience in fast-paced food service environments and laboratory research. Proven ability to communicate clearly, multitask efficiently under pressure, and deliver exceptional customer service. Developed key transferrable skills where attention to detail, teamwork, and time efficiency are valued.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Technician
Kansas University Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
- Conduct wet lab experiments focused on breast cancer inflammation.
- Analyzed results using Excel, GraphPad Prism and ImageJ; maintained accurate lab records.
- Learned technical procedures (e.g., Western blot, aseptic technique, cell culturing).
- Developed patience, precision, and time management transferable to service roles.
Waitress
Jose Peppers/ Cactus Grill
12.2022 - 02.2025
- Delivered high-quality table service with urgency and friendliness in a busy restaurant.
- Handled guest requests, large orders, and high-traffic dinner hours calmly and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service and satisfied customers.
- Assisted in food delivery, cleaning, restocking, and closing duties.
Shift Lead
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Oversaw store operations during opening and closing shifts.
- Prepared and labeled food safely while ensuring quality and accuracy.
- Managed money handling, team coordination, and problem-solving under time pressure.
- Delivered excellent customer service with attention to dietary/custom requests.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
Kansas City, KS05.2024
Certificate - Biomanufacturing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2024
Skills
- Attention to detail, bilingual; english & spanish, communication skills, customer service, computer & literacy programs skills, laboratory techniques, critical thinking, fast Learner, problem solving, team worker, time efficient
Certification
- BCSI Small Volume credential
- BCSI Safety-Hazard credential
- Biomanufacturing Certificate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Technician
Kansas University Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Waitress
Jose Peppers/ Cactus Grill
12.2022 - 02.2025
Shift Lead
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
09.2021 - 08.2022
Certificate - Biomanufacturing
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Highschool Diploma -
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
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