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Erik Arias

College Park,MD

Summary

Detail-oriented Research Assistant with hands-on experience performing clerical and laboratory work to advance research goals. Drives team success with expertise in data review, reporting and specimen handling. Specializes in biochemistry. Dedicated professional skillful in sample collection, data recording and instrument calibration. Resourceful and adaptable individual with extensive experience developing and conducting experiments to document results for studies. Comfortable handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Assistant

Parkdale High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
  • Complied with handling of materials, storage regulatory requirements and internal procedures dictating school events
  • Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and successful event
  • Evaluated questions and concerns from Spanish speakers and worked as a translator to ensure their voices were heard.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Cultivated and nurtured relationships with visitors and staff to help guarantee a positive, productive working environment

Server

Liberty's Promise
09.2017 - 04.2018
  • Greeted incoming guests and managed accurate seating based on customer desires and server loads.
  • Loaded trays with accessories, including eating utensils, napkins and condiments.
  • Completed efficient table resets by wiping down surfaces and assisted in maintaining a clean environment

Guest Advisor

Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
01.2020 - 10.2022
  • Established and maintained positive working relationships with colleagues and modeled exemplary teamwork in front of guests.
  • Anticipated guests' needs, responded promptly and courteously and acknowledged each guest during busiest of times.
  • Explained amenities of property to guests and proactively maintained current knowledge of guest services status.
  • Communicated special needs and amenity delivery requests from guests to designated departments and personnel.
  • Processed adjustment vouchers, pay-outs and corrections and coordinated bank deposits and transactions.
  • Operated and proficiently navigated computer hardware and software applications and performed accurate data entry to optimize guest services.
  • Learned and followed corporate safety policies and procedures and handled potential emergencies and alarms with calm professionalism.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Promoted hotel brand's loyalty program through [Action].

Research Associate Intern

ECU
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
  • Attended meetings and presentations to learn more details about [Subject].
  • Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.
  • Assessed data using scientific methods while following important specifications.
  • Compiled data in reports and other documents using [Software].
  • Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
12.2022

High School Diploma -

Parkdale High School
Riverdale Park, MD
05.2018

Skills

  • Guest Safety
  • Tank Cleaning
  • Animal Welfare
  • Guest Inquiries
  • Data Assessments
  • Data Research
  • Lab Safety
  • Literature Reviews
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Shake Flasks
  • Lab Operations
  • Maintain Equipment

Accomplishments


  • While working as a visiting research associate, acquired working knowledge and training in various scientific techniques include DSC, ITC, CV, and various assays
  • Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of characterization of Brucella FtrB.
  • Presented comprehensive summary of findings achieved during 8 week paid internship program

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working

Certification

  • State of Maryland Biliteracy (May 2019)

Timeline

Research Associate Intern

ECU
05.2022 - 07.2022

Guest Advisor

Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
01.2020 - 10.2022

Server

Liberty's Promise
09.2017 - 04.2018

Event Assistant

Parkdale High School
08.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Towson University

High School Diploma -

Parkdale High School

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