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Cassandra Zarate
Student
La Joya,TX
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level internship positions. Eager to learn any new skills or concepts. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced biology student with passion for health, wellness and preventive care.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
National Honor Society, NHSLa Joya, TX
Vice-President
09.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Volunteered to help students with academic testing and settled them into their new environment
- Part took in aiding activities for city
- Maintained environment of organization friendly and adequate
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with sponsors, fellow officers, and members
- Communicated regularly with members and officers to deliver details related to progress status and direction for projects
- Organized and oversaw fundraising projects
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
National Honor Society, NHSLa Joya, TX
Volunteer Member
05.2019 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Developed communication strategies to promote charity events.
- Led volunteer team to clean up public parks and create safe environment for children.
- Spearheaded fundraising campaign to support local school.
- Cultivated and maintained positive working relationships with fellow officers, sponsors, and members
- Communicated regularly with members, officers, and sponsors to deliver necessary and persistent details related to progress status and direction for projects
- Organized volunteer and community service opportunities
HOSA Future Health ProfessionalsLa Joya, TX
Member
11.2018 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Managed compression, digitization and storage of audio and video data.
- Assisted team members by explaining procedures and requirements for events
- Developed new member relationships through involvement
- Responded to questions on specific HOSA events when applicable
- Researched and debated on impact of opioid usage
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg, TX
Bachelors in Biology from Biological Science
05.2024
University Overview
- Honor's List Fall Semester of 2022
- Presidential Scholarship Recipient
- 4.0 GPA
- Extracurricular Activities: PA Organization
South Texas College
Associates from Biology
05.2022
University Overview
- 4.0 GPA
Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College HighSchool, La JoyaLa Joya, TX
High School Diploma
05.2022
University Overview
- GPA: 3.9
- Honor Roll Fall Semester of 2018
- Honor Roll in Spring Semester of 2019
- Honor Roll in Fall Semester of 2019
- Honor Roll in Spring Semester of 2020
- Honor Roll in Fall Semester of 2020
- Honor Roll in Spring Semester of 2021
- Honor Roll in Fall Semester of 2021
- Honor Roll in Spring Semester of 2022
- Ranked in Top 1% of class
- National Honor Society Vice-President
- Elected as President for Class of 2022 in 2019-2022
- Extracurricular Activities: District Round Table School Representative
Skills
- Project Oversight
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Rules and Regulations
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship and Team-Building
- Exceptional Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Document Management
- Volunteer Program Assistance
- Raising Funds
Certification
- Certified in Professional Communication, attained in May 2021
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Vice-President
National Honor Society, NHS
09.2021 - 05.2022
Volunteer Member
National Honor Society, NHS
05.2019 - 05.2022
Member
HOSA Future Health Professionals
11.2018 - 05.2022
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelors in Biology from Biological Science
South Texas College
Associates from Biology
Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College HighSchool, La Joya
High School Diploma
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