Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Websites
Skills Awards
Leadership Experience
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
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Iris Vafiadis

Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced professional specializing in employee training and performance enhancement, driving productivity improvements. Proven ability in strategic planning, organization, and problem-solving. Extensive mentorship experience fostering skill development and team success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Trainer

South Block
Arlington, Virginia
01.2024 - 08.2025
  • Acted as a role model to new employees, delivered training to team members on customer service, menu items, and standards, and kept detailed notes of trainees.
  • Learned an extensive acai bowl and smoothie menu, and was entrusted with opening and closing the store.

Barista

Kung Fu Tea
Arlington, Virginia
12.2022 - 11.2023
  • Demonstrated leadership while managing store and employees during owner absence.
  • Learned an extensive beverage menu, entrusted with opening and closing the store, and mentored new employees.

Education

Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience -

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2028

High School Diploma -

H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program
Arlington, Virginia
06-2024

Emergency Medical Technician -

Northern Virginia Community College
Arlington, Virginia
06-2024

Pre-Med Academy -

Georgetown University
Washington, DC
06.2023

Skills

  • CPR Certified
  • BLS Certified
  • Advanced First Aid
  • Customer Service
  • Time management
  • Certificate Of Excellence in Spanish Fluency

Volunteer Experience

  • Perfect Pair, Volunteer

I engaged in weekly one-on-one meeting with a senior in assisted living, offered companionship and emotional support. During our sessions, I organized a variety of enriching activities, such as creative projects, games, puzzles, light exercise, and meaningful conversations. My goal is to promote cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being while building a strong, positive connection. This experience has deepened my understanding of the importance of compassion, community, and intergenerational relationships.

  • Emergency Medical Technician, Student & Volunteer

Learned entry-level experience specializing in patient transport, pre-hospital care, communication and ambulance operations., Participated in 'ride-alongs' in the ambulance shadowing paramedics, and clinical rotations at the hospital and emergency room

  • Georgetown University Pre-Med Academy, Student

Week long Pre-Medical summer experience: attended classes, and participated in hands-on labs including suturing, cadaver, orthopedic casting, small mammal dissection, and use of a patient simulator.

Websites

Skills Awards

  • CPR Certified, 2023, 2025
  • Advanced First Aid, 2024
  • Certificate Of Excellence in Spanish Fluency, 2020, 2024

Leadership Experience

Loyola Bioinformatics Club - PR/Outreach Chair, 2025

Managed the club's social media to engage members and the community, built relationships with bioinformatics professionals and organized networking events, fostered partnerships to enhance club resources and visibility.

Affiliations

  • Bioinformatics PR/Outreach Chair

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Certification

FEMA - National Incident Management System, May 2024

FEMA - National Response Framework, May 2024

FEMA - Introduction to Incident Command System, May 2024

FEMA - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, May 2024

Timeline

Certified Trainer

South Block
01.2024 - 08.2025

Barista

Kung Fu Tea
12.2022 - 11.2023

Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience -

Loyola University Chicago

High School Diploma -

H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program

Emergency Medical Technician -

Northern Virginia Community College

Pre-Med Academy -

Georgetown University

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