Grace Ferrante
Smithtown,NY
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards degree in American Sign Language and Psychology. Adept at prepping resources, equipment and materials for research. Background in investigating language and cognitive psychology research. Experience with children and with children of special needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
RIT National Institute For The Deaf
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted Dr. Fitch in the Play Lab. A lab studying how kids learn language. We work with hearing and deaf children.
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
Research Assistant
Dr.Altobelli
01.2024 - Current
- Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Working to develop an AI project with my Cognitive Psychology teacher through categorizing and typing different words in a simulator
Barista
Campus Starbucks
01.2024 - Current
- Explained beverage preparation and offered samples to help customers choose ideal items.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
Retail Sales Associate
Charlotte Russe
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Demonstrated expertise in various product categories resulting in becoming a go-to resource for customers seeking advice on product selection.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Crew Team Member
Bagel City
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.
- Assisted fellow crew members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations without compromising quality standards.
- Enhanced team productivity by effectively collaborating with colleagues on tasks and responsibilities.
- Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
Crew Team Member
Smithtown Bagels
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Completed egg sandwiches and bagel orders for customers
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.
- Recorded orders by answering customer questions and entering requests in system.
- Assisted fellow crew members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations without compromising quality standards.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
Camp Counselor
Ivy League Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smithtown High School
Smithtown, NYHigh School Diploma -
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY06.2027
Skills
- SAS Proficiency
- Teaching assistance
- Interview techniques
- Report Development
- Research Paper Writing
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Research and publication
- Problem-Solving
- Leading Discussion Groups
- Research and analysis
- Time Management
I am working with a child currently with special needs. I have applied to Recco: Home Care.
Recco is a NYS home care service.
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Research Assistant
RIT National Institute For The Deaf
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Dr.Altobelli
01.2024 - Current
Barista
Campus Starbucks
01.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Charlotte Russe
05.2023 - 08.2023
Crew Team Member
Bagel City
04.2022 - 01.2023
Crew Team Member
Smithtown Bagels
09.2021 - 02.2022
Camp Counselor
Ivy League Day Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Smithtown High School
High School Diploma -
Rochester Institute of Technology
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