Brenda Cruz Chavez
Van Buren,AR
Summary
Biology student seeking a summer internship to gain hands-on experience in environmental education, wildlife conservation, and community outreach. Interested in helping connect diverse communities with nature while developing field, research, and educational skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Olde Fashioned Foods
Fort Smith, AR
04.2025 - Current
- Educate customers about organic foods, natural products, and locally sourced goods.
- Promote sustainable purchasing practices and environmentally responsible brands.
- Maintain organized product displays and rotate inventory to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
- Create a welcoming environment for customers through friendly service and clear communication.
- Assist with daily store operations including stocking, merchandising, and maintaining clean shared spaces.
Style Team Member
Target
Fort Smith, AR
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted customers with locating clothing, sizes, and products while providing a positive shopping experience.
- Maintained organized and visually appealing merchandise displays on the sales floor.
- Processed fitting room items and restocked apparel efficiently to keep products accessible.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store cleanliness and organization in a high-traffic retail environment.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
Alma, AR
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided customer service by assisting community members with questions and product needs.
- Operated point-of-sale systems and handled transactions accurately with strong attention to detail.
- Maintained clean, organized store areas and restocked merchandise to support efficient operations.
- Worked collaboratively with coworkers to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Arkansas
Fort Smith, AR12-2027
Skills
- Communication & Public Engagement
- Customer service and public interaction
- Clear verbal communication
- Community engagement
- Organization & Professional Skills
- Inventory management
- Time management and multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Environmental Interests
- Wildlife and insect observation
- Nature education and conservation awareness
- Understanding of ecological diversity
- Passion for connecting communities with the natural world
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Olde Fashioned Foods
04.2025 - Current
Style Team Member
Target
07.2024 - 10.2024
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
06.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Arkansas