Fredy Portillo
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Dedicated student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and a double major of a BA in Art. Experienced phlebotomist with a demonstrated history of providing compassionate patient care. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, with a passion for fostering cross-cultural communication and understanding. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, adapt to new challenges, and collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Eager to leverage my diverse skill set and enthusiasm for continuous learning to contribute to any field and drive organizational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
University of Iowa Police Department
Iowa City
05.2024 - Current
- Observed and Assisted: Shadowed various departments within the police department, gaining insights into diverse aspects of law enforcement operations
- Report Writing: Drafted comprehensive reports documenting daily activities, enhancing written communication skills and attention to detail
- Ride-Alongs: Participated in ride-alongs with different officers, providing firsthand experience of police procedures and community interactions
- Presentation Development: Designed and delivered informative presentations for future interns, contributing to the department's training and development programs
- Interagency Coordination: Facilitated communication with various agencies to arrange shadowing opportunities, fostering inter-departmental collaboration
- Project Management: Initiated and managed a summer project, demonstrating leadership and project planning abilities
- Research and Analysis: Authored research papers on relevant topics, utilizing analytical skills to contribute to departmental knowledge and policy development.
Phlebotomist, Biomedical Technician
Grifols Plasma
Iowa City
12.2022 - Current
- Conducted pre-donation screening, including medical history interviews, vital signs assessment, and hemoglobin testing to determine donor eligibility
- Performed venipuncture to collect blood and plasma samples, ensuring proper technique and donor comfort
- Operated plasmapheresis machines to safely collect plasma, closely monitoring the process to ensure donor safety and proper equipment function
- Maintained accurate and detailed donor records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards
- Managed supplies and inventory, ensuring all necessary materials were available and properly stocked
- Trained new staff on plasma collection procedures, safety protocols, and best practices.
Resident Assistant
University of Iowa
Iowa City
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Student Support and Advocacy, Community Building, Crisis Response, Conflict Resolution, Academic Support, Resource Referral, Attend Training and Meetings, On-Call Duties
Server, Barback
Vue Rooftop
Iowa City
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Greeted and seated customers, presented menus, and explained daily specials
- Accurately took food and drink orders, answering questions about the menu
- Served food and beverages promptly, ensuring correct orders and presentation
- Replenished bar supplies, including liquor, beer, wine, mixers, and glassware
- Prepared garnishes, refilled ice bins, and ensured the bar was set up for service.
Orientation Leader
University of Iowa
Iowa City
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Facilitated orientation sessions and activities for new students, providing information about campus resources, policies, and procedures
- Assisted new students with the registration process, including course selection, scheduling, and registration systems
- Addressed questions and concerns from new students and their families regarding campus life, academic programs, and student services
- Conducted campus tours to familiarize new students with campus facilities, buildings, and landmarks.
Bartender, Server
The Stuffed Olive
Iowa City
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Mixing Drinks: Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, following recipes and customer preferences
- Taking Orders: Interact with customers to take drink orders, provide recommendations, and ensure accurate order placement
- Maintaining Bar: Keep the bar area clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies, including liquor, mixers, garnishes, and glassware
- Greeting Customers: Welcome guests, present menus, and provide information about daily specials and promotions
- Taking Orders: Accurately record food and beverage orders, enter them into the POS system, and relay them to the kitchen or bar staff
- Delivering Food and Drinks: Serve food and beverages to tables in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and presentation.
Usher
Hancher Auditorium
Iowa City
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Greeting Guests: Warmly welcoming guests as they arrive at the auditorium and providing assistance as needed
- Ticket Scanning: Scanning tickets and directing guests to their assigned seats or providing guidance on seating arrangements
- Assisting with Seating: Helping guests find appropriate seating based on their ticket type, seating preferences, and accessibility needs
- Providing Information: Answering questions about the auditorium, event schedule, seating layout, and amenities available to guests.
Server
Calandra's Italian Village
Caldwell, NJ
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Take orders, Food runner
Technician
Reliant Rehabilitation
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Download the patient's documents, Organize the documents and upload them to a separate system
Student Assistant
Cornell College, Ceramics Studio
Mount Vernon, IA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Maintain and stock supplies for classes, Clean classroom spaces following each class
Receptionist
Cornell College, Info Desk
Mount Vernon, IA
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Responded to phone calls, Gave information to students and visitors
Server
Brookdale Senior Living
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Prepare dining room for residents, Serve them food, Bring water to residents’ rooms, Run the food for residents
Server Assistant
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Philadelphia, PA
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Serve Food, Take food orders
Spanish Tutor
Philadelphia, PA
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Taught Spanish on an individual basis to teens and adults, Focused on individual skills
Spanish Teacher
Quadrat Academy
Philadelphia, PA
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Teaching Spanish to middle school and high school students
Cooking, Dishwasher, Events
Herb Scott Catering
Philadelphia, PA
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Serving food, Catering
Spanish Teacher
Teens Inc., Spanish Cafe
Philadelphia, PA
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Taught Spanish to large and small groups of adults, Planned lessons and activities for classes to provide structure to class sessions
Cooking, taking the orders, drive through
Wendy’s
Philadelphia, PA
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Cook meals, Take food orders
Dishwasher, Cook Assistant
Tiffin Indian Cuisine
Philadelphia, PA
- Take food orders, Assist chef with any help they need, Make sure all dishes are clean and organized
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
The University of Iowa
05.2024
Archeology and Art History
Cornell College
Liberal Arts
Community College of Philadelphia
Hospitality and Tourism
Alvaro Contreras
Skills
- Report Writing
- Project Management
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Organization
- Creativity and Innovation
- Public Speaking
- Problem-Solving
- Fast Learner
- Project Planning
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Active Listening
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Data Entry
- Donor screening
- Venipuncture
- Patient Care
- Customer Service
- Native Spanish fluency
- Fluency in English
- Native Portuguese Speaker
- Academic Support
- Documentation And Reporting
- Student Engagement
- Role Modeling
- Policy Reinforcement
- Activity Planning
- Presentation Skills
Leadershipandserviceexperience
- Circle K International, Iowa City, IA, 09/2022, Present, Community Work, Go to Senior Living and play games with the residents, Food serving at The Salvation Army
- Cornell College, Student Senate, Mount Vernon, IA, 08/2020, 05/2021, Wrote and sent emails to the entire student body to update them on announcements, Attended meetings with the student senate
- Teens Inc., Spanish Cafe, Philadelphia, PA, 02/2018, 08/2020, Community Work, Fundraiser
- Alvaro Contreras, Student Senate, Honduras, 01/2016, 11/2016, Managed all funds and financial transactions, Planned activities to raise money for the class
- Santa Rosa Paramedics, Santa Rosa, Copan, Honduras, 01/2015, 08/2016, Available and on-call for emergency calls, Transported patients from various locations to the local hospitals
Research
Cornell College, Anthropology Department, Mount Vernon, IA, 08/2020, 09/2020, Research project focusing on Cenotes in Mexico, Translated Spanish documents into English, Coded documents and PDFs, Graded surveys
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional
Timeline
Intern
University of Iowa Police Department
05.2024 - Current
Resident Assistant
University of Iowa
08.2023 - 05.2024
Server, Barback
Vue Rooftop
06.2023 - 12.2023
Orientation Leader
University of Iowa
05.2023 - 07.2023
Phlebotomist, Biomedical Technician
Grifols Plasma
12.2022 - Current
Usher
Hancher Auditorium
09.2022 - 01.2023
Bartender, Server
The Stuffed Olive
08.2022 - 02.2023
Server
Calandra's Italian Village
05.2022 - 08.2022
Student Assistant
Cornell College, Ceramics Studio
01.2022 - 05.2022
Technician
Reliant Rehabilitation
05.2021 - 08.2022
Server
Brookdale Senior Living
05.2021 - 08.2021
Receptionist
Cornell College, Info Desk
08.2020 - 01.2022
Spanish Teacher
Quadrat Academy
12.2019 - 06.2020
Spanish Tutor
08.2019 - 08.2020
Server Assistant
Philadelphia Cricket Club
07.2019 - 09.2020
Cooking, Dishwasher, Events
Herb Scott Catering
04.2019 - 07.2019
Spanish Teacher
Teens Inc., Spanish Cafe
02.2018 - 04.2018
Cooking, taking the orders, drive through
Wendy’s
01.2017 - 06.2017
Dishwasher, Cook Assistant
Tiffin Indian Cuisine
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
The University of Iowa
Archeology and Art History
Cornell College
Liberal Arts
Community College of Philadelphia
Hospitality and Tourism
Alvaro Contreras
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