Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Assistant 2
Florida International University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Improved my skills and further enhanced my knowledge of General Chemistry I and II as I continued to LA for Dr
Anju Duley in the Summer 2024 semester
Hosted two weekly ChemPAL (Peer-Assisted Learning) sessions for students enrolled in these courses and held optional 1-on-1 tutoring sessions for those who requested additional support in the course
Learning Assistant 1
Florida International University
01.2024 - 07.2024
Enrolled in 'SMT 3931: LA Seminar', which taught new learning assistants how to approach and interact with students, professors, and other LAs in the classroom to create the best learning environment for undergraduate students enrolled in General Chemistry I
Worked closely with Dr
Anju Duley and fellow LAs to develop weekly plans for Lectures and Active Learning Sessions
Student Course Instructor
Florida International University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Learned how to best teach and apply Introductory Chemistry topics to create and assign weekly laboratory experiments and reports
Ensured the practice of proper lab safety and etiquette, created PowerPoints discussing weekly topics to connect hands-on experiments to Lecture curriculum, and provided detailed feedback while grading weekly pre- and post-laboratory assignments
Medical Surgeon’s Assistant
Baptist Hospital of Miami
10.2022 - 05.2023
Completed continuing education units, staying up to date on surgical technology and meeting organizational requirements
Transported patients to and from surgeries to promote timely operating room turnover
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arranged instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction
Cleaned and supported operating equipment to keep resources in good working condition and ready for use
Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients
Cashier
The Fresh Market
07.2022 - 09.2022
Answered customer questions and supplied store information
Built and kept relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices
Resolved tension with customers complaining about products, services, or store personnel, answering product questions, and providing instructions for complaints
Collected payments and provided exact change
Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program
Learned roles of other departments to supply coverage and keep store operational
Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks
Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills
Sales Associate
Michael’s Arts and Crafts
06.2022 - 07.2022
Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock, and arranged products to improve sales
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, product, and service information
Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs
Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections
Received and displayed product shipments on retail shelves upon delivery
Used technology resources to aid customers in finding and selecting items
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions
Retained product, service, and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices
Back of House Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
04.2021 - 01.2022
Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service
Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth
Allocated resources and organized processes within assigned area of responsibility to drive efficiency and productivity
Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance
Utilized coaching and leadership principles to enhance internal and external team dynamics
Implemented performance, quality, and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals
Conducted thorough quality checks to verify conformance to specifications
Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs
Implemented surface and equipment schedules and standards to support a clean, neat and sanitized kitchen
Intern
Agape 4 Orphans International, Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2021
Built professional working relationships with peers and supervisors
Created and organized documentation to support the team
Worked well in a team environment as well as independently
Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies
Organized filing cabinets arranged documentation and tracked company inventory
Worked with disadvantaged children to improve their academic and social skills through Agape 4 Orphan's Summer Enrichment Program
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Concentration in Health & Human Concerns, Second Major in Natural & Applied Sciences, Concentration in Pre-Medical Sciences
Florida International University
Miami, FL
07.2024
Associate of Arts - Health Services Administration
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
04.2022
Master of Science - Molecular and Cellular Biology, Concentration in Cancer Biology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Skills
Project management
Data analysis
Presentation skills
Education
Academic research
Communication
Problem-solving
Time management
Leadership
Accomplishments
Undergraduate Research @ FIU (URFIU) Conference, 04/01/24, Presented 'Assessment of Wearable Activity Monitors in Individuals with Obesity' to fellow undergraduate students, graduate recruiters, and judges from the FIU Undergraduate Research Journal (FIUURJ).
Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) 2024, 02/01/24, Presented 'Assessment of Wearable Activity Monitors in Individuals with Obesity' to fellow undergraduate students and graduate recruiters from accredited research institutions in the state of Florida and beyond.
Recipient of FIU Blue & Gold Scholarship
Recipient of Florida Academic Bright Futures Scholarship
Volunteer Experience
Arboretum Volunteer, Florida International University | 05/01/24, 08/31/24, Volunteered with Dr. John Cozza on FIU’s prospective Arboretum project, whose goal is to create a living classroom out of our campus while simultaneously promoting sustainability and health benefits, engagement with the larger local community, and landscape interest and beauty. Most of my duties have involved researching different plants to be added to each of the hypothetical exhibits we have planned to be added around campus.
Research Volunteer, Florida International University | 10/01/23, 07/31/24, Discovered Dr. Jason Kostrna’s research lab through FIU’s Undergraduate Research Society (URS) club. Gained research experience in the field of Exercise Science, specifically working on a project we called 'Wearables'. Presented research aims and data at Local (URFIU) and Regional (FURC) research conferences in 2024.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Learning Assistant 2
Florida International University
05.2024 - 08.2024
Learning Assistant 1
Florida International University
01.2024 - 07.2024
Student Course Instructor
Florida International University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Medical Surgeon’s Assistant
Baptist Hospital of Miami
10.2022 - 05.2023
Cashier
The Fresh Market
07.2022 - 09.2022
Sales Associate
Michael’s Arts and Crafts
06.2022 - 07.2022
Back of House Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
04.2021 - 01.2022
Intern
Agape 4 Orphans International, Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Concentration in Health & Human Concerns, Second Major in Natural & Applied Sciences, Concentration in Pre-Medical Sciences
Florida International University
Associate of Arts - Health Services Administration
Miami Dade College
Master of Science - Molecular and Cellular Biology, Concentration in Cancer Biology