Isabella Barker
Dedicated Pre-Surgical Technology student with aspirations of becoming a surgeon. Driven by a lifelong passion for medicine and helping others, I have gained valuable experience through employment and volunteer service. I bring a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to learning to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and patient care.
Work History
Sales Associate/Team Member
5 Months- Explained service options clearly, building trust and increasing repeat customer engagement.
- Guided customers through wash packages, memberships, and add-ons to support informed purchase decisions.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly, preserving satisfaction and supporting smooth front-end operations.
- Processed payments accurately using point-of-sale systems and maintained balanced transaction records.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Sales Associate
1 Year 3 Months- Assisted customers with marine parts selection, applying product knowledge to match boating needs and specifications.
- Processed point-of-sale transactions accurately, handling payments, returns, and exchanges with consistent service quality.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays, supporting planograms and seasonal promotions across sales floor.
- Restocked inventory and monitored stock levels to keep high-demand boating essentials available for customers.
- Operated POS and inventory systems to complete sales, verify pricing, and reduce checkout errors.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Cashier
1 Year 5 Months- Processed cash, card, and mobile payments accurately at point-of-sale
- Greeted guests promptly and handled walk-in orders with professional service
- Entered food and drink orders into POS system with attention to detail
- Balanced cash drawer and resolved register discrepancies during shift closeout
- Answered customer questions about menu items, pricing, and order status
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Waitress/cashier
2 Years- Managed dine-in service, delivering accurate orders and timely table attention.
- Presented menu options, answered guest questions, and recommended dishes.
- Coordinated order flow between kitchen and front-of-house staff.
- Processed payments, balanced cash transactions, and resolved billing issues.
- Trained new servers on service standards and guest interaction.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
- [4.00] GPA
High School Diploma
- Honor Roll [2025-2026]
- [3.50] GPA
Skills
Internship/Scholarships
Selected as 1 of only 10 incoming freshmen from a highly competitive applicant pool to participate in the DoN HBCU/MI Fresh START Summer Bridge Program, a STEM-focused program designed to strengthen academic, research, and professional development skills. As part of the program's capstone project, collaborated on a research poster titled "Lack of Awareness Is Careless: Educate and Vaccinate Against Rabies," conducting research, analyzing information, and presenting findings to peers and program leaders.