Cecilia Rivas
Washington,DC
Summary
Dedicated student who is passionate for learning, independent, and organized. Has conducted research for two summers and presented research as ABRCMS, and won a certificate for presenting. Also, has worked in the customer service industry taking customers orders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Trinity Washington University
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted research on weightloss teas for undeclared caffeine and other adulterants.
- Analyzed chromatograms from HPLC.
- Completed tasks Principal Investigator asked for.
- Created tables and graphs to display analysis of results found.
- Presented findings at ABRCMS in Phoenix, Arizona
Customer Service
Bullfrog Bagels
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Took customers orders both in-person and online
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
- Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
Intern
Trinity Washington University
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted research by screening weight loss supplements for adulterants and compiled data.
- Analyzed HPLC chromatograms
- Created spreadsheets to outline results gathered.
- Gained hands-on experience in working with HPLC instrument.
- Presented project at ABRCMS in Anaheim, California
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Trinity Washington University
Washington05.2025
High School Diploma -
Paul International High School
Washington06.2021
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish and English)
- Advanced Typing
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Academic Record
- Active listening
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Pipetting
- Using HPLC instrument
- Microsoft Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Clare Booth Luce Scholarship
- Dean’s List
- DC NASA Space Grant Competition Certificate
- Certificate of Achievement 2023 Presentation Awardee ABRCMS
- SOT Undergraduate Diversity Program Student Travel Award
Timeline
Intern
Trinity Washington University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Intern
Trinity Washington University
06.2022 - 08.2022
Customer Service
Bullfrog Bagels
11.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
Trinity Washington University
High School Diploma -
Paul International High School
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