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Brooke Holmstrom

Boston,MA

Summary

Driven and collaborative professional with a proven track record in customer service and organizational abilities, honed at Nordstrom Department Store and through advanced STEM research at COSMOS; UC Irvine. Recognized for leadership in team settings and innovative contributions to synthetic biology, demonstrating both hard and soft skills essential for dynamic work environments.

Work History

Cashier

Nordstroms Department Store
San Francisco, CA
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Intern

The Helix School
Larkspur, CA

- Organized supplies (playing blocks, coloring books, etc.), cubbies, and rooms to create a safe environment for children

- Created informational booklets about upcoming field trips and shared with the students

- Accompanied students on field trips

- Learned how to be more efficient

- Positively interacted with developmentally challenged children

- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority tasks

- Gained valuable experience working within specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situation

Student Researcher

COSMOS; UC Irvine
CA
07.2021 - 08.2021

- Worked with renowned faculty, researchers, and scientists in state-of-the-art facilities while exploring advanced STEM topics with a specific focus in synthetic biology

- Worked on a synthetic plasmid along with a group of my peers which, when included in the genetic material of an algae, produced a synthetic plastic alternative

- Learned about specific topics in neuroengineering such as CRISPR

- Was awarded the researcher with the most positive personality

Education

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Neuroscience

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
05.2027

Skills

- Team collaboration and leadership

- Customer service

- Customer assistance

- Work ethic and integrity

- Patience and empathy

- Organizational abilities

Affiliations

  • Participant in the NEURONS; club and mentorship program for Northeastern's Behavioral Neuroscience undergraduates
  • Sigma Kappa; Kappa Omega chapter at Northeastern University
  • Established clothes designer in the Northeastern Fashion Society; featured in the past two yearly shows

Timeline

Student Researcher

COSMOS; UC Irvine
07.2021 - 08.2021

Cashier

Nordstroms Department Store

Intern

The Helix School

Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Neuroscience

Northeastern University
Brooke Holmstrom