Fernanda Diaz
Riverside,CA
Summary
Environmental Engineering senior at the University of California, Riverside with experience supporting environmental research and public-facing initiatives. My background includes work as a laboratory research assistant at UCR CE-CERT, where I developed strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills. I demonstrated the ability to collaborate with diverse teams, manage schedules and documentation, and translate technical environmental concepts for non-technical audiences. I am highly motivated to contribute to community engagement and public-sector environmental policy development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Associate
EOS Fitness
06.2025 - Current
- Serviced members, promoting excellent service and experiences to generate repeat business at second biggest company gym in the country.
- Contributed to over 1000+ members signed per month
- Collaborated with internal departments to find resolutions and conduct further research on customer accounts.
- Facilitated difficult situations while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Research Assistant
UCR CE-CERT
04.2025 - Current
- Assisting my professor Georgios Karavalakis in his research of car and tire emissions
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while working in laboratory.
- Assisted senior technicians and principal researchers with data collection and interpretation.
- Analyzed and documented results from research and analysis operations.
Crew Member
Chipotle
01.2024 - Current
- Balanced cross-training in 3 positions to assist during busy periods.
- Maintained high cleanliness and adhered to health code standards.
- Managed 20+ hours each week
- Personalized guest experiences, going the extra mile to satisfy customer needs.
- Prioritized guests, answered menu questions, and delivered excellent customer service to 200-500 customers each shift.
- Minimized errors by carefully documenting orders and discussing needs with cooks.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Environmental Engineering
University of California, Riverside
Riverside06.2026
Skills
- Strategic development
- Community engagement and stakeholder outreach
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Meeting coordination, scheduling, and organizational support
- Analytical problem solving
- Proficient in Python and HTML
- Proficiency in 5 Adobe programs (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro)
- Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Skilled in Google applications
LANGUAGE
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Service Associate
EOS Fitness
06.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
UCR CE-CERT
04.2025 - Current
Crew Member
Chipotle
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Environmental Engineering
University of California, Riverside