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Benjamin Rivas

Benjamin Rivas

Lawrence,KS

Summary

My name is Benjamin Rivas and I am a Sophomore here at the University of Kansas studying for a B.A. in Biochemistry I am in the LEAD program. I offer qualities of virtue, strength, and resilience. My goal is to Law School and study to get a J.D. in Medical Malpractice and Negligence.

Work History

Active Member of Club

Musicians in Medicine
Lawrence, KS
09.2024 - Current
  • Helping other musicians who are in pre-med, pre-pharm, and pre-health with homework assignments
  • Playing solos, duets, duos, trio, and sometimes as quartets for people
  • Raising money for organization non-profit
  • Discussing personal, musical, scientific, and academic matters

Piano Student

Young Artists Music Academy
Westwood, KS
05.2024 - Current
  • Receiving advanced piano instruction from esteemed Tatiana Ioudenitch
  • Discussing and learning advanced musical concepts
  • Learning masterpieces of piano literature
  • Receiving mentoring for balancing serious music studies with academic, work, and personal life
  • Learning advances piano techniques and learning advanced piano interpretation

Bilingual Certificate

Missouri Seal of Biliteracy
Kearney, MO
05.2023 - Current
  • Certification for verbal and written skills in Spanish
  • Ability of comprehend Spanish
  • Ability to speak Spanish
  • Ability to write in Spanish
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish

Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Gladstone, MO
12.2021 - Current
  • Commended and inducted into the Honor Society for high marks and academic achievement

Society Member

National Society of Leadership and Success
Gladstone , MO
01.2021 - Current
  • Received mentoring on philosophic matters and important lifestyle habits
  • Collaborated with other members during initiating and discussed our goals and direction for the future
  • Was part of the community life at MCC - Maple Woods
  • Commended for achieving high standards at MCC

Cashier

Balls Food Stores - Store #39 Hen House Fairway KS
Westwood, KS
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
  • Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.

Church Volunteer

Church of Annunciation - Wednesday Night Mass
Kearney, MO
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Setting up the altar before mass
  • Setting up the speakers for mass
  • Organizing hymnals
  • Cooking for Wednesday night dinners
  • Helping out with tasks assigned by Youth Group Coordinator
  • Accompanying Piano for Wednesday night mass
  • Ushering people to mass
  • Opening doors for people

Piano Student

Amy’s Piano Academy
Liberty, MO
07.2014 - 05.2023
  • Received piano instruction from Mrs. Amy Eisenhutt of Amy’s Piano Academy in Liberty Missouri
  • Learned the basic functions of music theory
  • Learned how to read music
  • Learned how to play piano
  • Participated in many Piano Guilds passing with high marks
  • Performing pieces in piano recitals

Interior Car Cleaner

Charlie’s Carwash
Liberty
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Washed, waxed, and buffed exterior of cars
  • Vacuumed interiors of vehicles to remove dirt and debris
  • Applied polishes, conditioners, and protectants to clean, protect, and preserve vehicle surfaces
  • Polished chrome trim pieces on the car's exterior
  • Dried wet surfaces with microfiber towels to prevent water spots from forming
  • Cleaned windows both inside and out using special cleaners designed for automotive glass
  • Assisted customers in selecting detailing packages that best fit their needs.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing excellent customer service throughout the detailing process.

Church Volunteer

Church of Annunciation - Knights of Columbus
Kearney, MO
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Coordinating different orders for the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry
  • Delivering the orders to cars in a quick and efficient manner
  • Communicating information with my other teammates
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction

Piano Player

MTNA’s Fall Festival 2022
Olathe, KS
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Played Padre Antonio Soler’s Keyboard Sonata in D Major R. 84 and received highest ranking and a ribbon.

Student

MCC Day at the Capitol - April 13th, 2022
Jefferson City, Missouri
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Advocating for stronger core funding for Metropolitan Community Colleges
  • Advocating for a stronger program in arts at MCC
  • Advocating for the needs of the students on behalf of those invited and those chosen to speak for the school
  • Meeting Senator Lauren Arthur, Senator Tony Luetkemeyer, Representative Wes Rogers, Representative Doug Richey, Representative Maggie Nurrenbern, and Representative Brenda Shields.

Piano Student

IPPA International Piano Festival and Competition
Olathe, Kansas
08.2021 - 08.2021
  • Received scholarship from the president IPPA International Piano Festival
  • Engaged in masters classes with esteemed musicians and professors such as Dr. Jack Winerock, Dr. Scott McBride Smith, Dr. Enrico Elisi, Dr. Ivy Lu Wang, and Dr. Baruch Meir
  • Performed a piece from Mendelssohn’s Lieder ohne Worte for piano in front of a large Audience.
  • Did a piano duo with another person in the Piano Festival
  • Was placed in the semi-final round of the piano competition
  • Engaged in lectures and piano practice at Mid-Nazarene University
  • Received diploma for the competition and for the Piano Festival

Piano Player

MSHAA Solo and Ensemble - 2021
Kearney, MO
03.2021 - 03.2021
  • Received gold medal for my performance of Chopin’s Valse, Op. 64 No. 2 in C-sharp minor

Church Volunteer

The Cure Church Food Drive - Liberty MO
Liberty , MO
02.2021 - 02.2021
  • Unloading the semi-truck with volunteers
  • Creating and packing boxes with corresponding items of product
  • Lifting heavy boxes
  • Delivering boxes of food to people and loading it into their vehicle
  • Communicating with my teammates and assisting the recipients of the food drive

Education

High School Diploma -

Kearney High School
Kearney, MO
05-2023

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Skills

  • I have excellent people skills
  • I am very driven and precise
  • I love philanthropy
  • I am great at motivating others
  • I am very empathetic
  • I have excellent problem solving skills
  • I am great at critical thinking
  • I am Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • I am able to multitask
  • I am very devoted to help benefit others
  • I am very good at keeping track of things and staying on top of things
  • I am a somewhat intellectual individual
  • I am a mediator and do not cause conflict
  • I am a lover of writing, music, science, etc

Timeline

Active Member of Club

Musicians in Medicine
09.2024 - Current

Piano Student

Young Artists Music Academy
05.2024 - Current

Bilingual Certificate

Missouri Seal of Biliteracy
05.2023 - Current

Church Volunteer

Church of Annunciation - Knights of Columbus
03.2023 - 03.2023

Interior Car Cleaner

Charlie’s Carwash
01.2023 - 04.2023

Piano Player

MTNA’s Fall Festival 2022
10.2022 - 10.2022

Cashier

Balls Food Stores - Store #39 Hen House Fairway KS
07.2022 - 07.2024

Student

MCC Day at the Capitol - April 13th, 2022
04.2022 - 04.2022

Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
12.2021 - Current

Piano Student

IPPA International Piano Festival and Competition
08.2021 - 08.2021

Piano Player

MSHAA Solo and Ensemble - 2021
03.2021 - 03.2021

Church Volunteer

The Cure Church Food Drive - Liberty MO
02.2021 - 02.2021

Society Member

National Society of Leadership and Success
01.2021 - Current

Church Volunteer

Church of Annunciation - Wednesday Night Mass
08.2019 - 05.2023

Piano Student

Amy’s Piano Academy
07.2014 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Kearney High School

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City

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