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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.

Overview

Work History

Cashier

Nordstroms Department Store
  • 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

- 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
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