Ernesto Duran
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Pre-med Chemistry student at Case Western with experience in UCSF research data collection, community event coordination, and bilingual (English/Spanish) customer-facing support. Known for clear communication, reliability, and working well in fast-paced team settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Purpose Program Intern
Lick Wilmerding High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with a team of 4 students to enhance public purpose administration.
- Coordinated with agencies to establish volunteer opportunities for students.
- Mobilized student participation in public purpose programs.
- Surveyed students to identify key issues in PPP program.
- Drafted and facilitated proposal for program improvements.
- Capstone project: Lead a group of 15 students to various organizations aiding those who are unhoused. Students were guided through dialogue, service, and reflection with community leaders and those experiencing homelessness.
DEI student board member
Lick Wilmerding High School
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Organized school-wide days of cultural recognition and social justice, such as Sam Mihara Day of Justice and MLK Day.
- Secured local speakers, performers, writers, and musicians for various hands-on stations.
- Used a student survey to match students' interests and social justice issues of interest.
- Lead multiple small classes on latino/a dance and cultural resilience.
Research Assistant
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted with data collection and analysis for health outcomes studies.
- Maintained lab supplies/equipment to support daily research operations.
- Collaborated with the team in meetings to track progress and align next steps.
- Delivered a 15-minute presentation to medical professionals.
Event Coordinator assistant
El Tecolote
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Supported community events by coordinating booth setup (photo/local art stations) with event planners
- Checked in and greeted attendees in English and Spanish, improving guest flow and experience
- Guided visitors through gallery/event space and responded to questions and needs in real time
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Pre-Med
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio, OH05-2029
High School Diploma -
Lick Wilmerding High School
05-2025
Skills
- Patient-centered communication
- Safety & professionalism
- Attention to detail & reliability
- Patient-centered communication
- Data tools (eg, Excel, data entry)
- Cultural awareness
Certification
BLS (AHA) — Training scheduled Jan 5, 2026; certification pending
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
volunteer
San Francisco Park & Rec( 2 years)
- simple landscaping(gardening, mulching, etc)
- coordinated small groups of new volunteers
Excelsior Bike coalition(2 years)
- repaired bikes for redistribution to communities in need
- lead classes guiding beginner bikers
City Hope(1 year)
- Labeled and packaged food for distribution, following sanitation and safety practices
- Served individuals experiencing homelessness with respect and professionalism in a high-need setting
Timeline
Public Purpose Program Intern
Lick Wilmerding High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Research Assistant
University of California, San Francisco
05.2024 - 07.2024
DEI student board member
Lick Wilmerding High School
03.2023 - 05.2025
Event Coordinator assistant
El Tecolote
02.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry Pre-Med
Case Western Reserve University
High School Diploma -
Lick Wilmerding High School