Itzel Chavero Salgado
Chicago,IL
Summary
Skilled upcoming journalism student in navigating the fast-paced environment of news analysis, reporting, and communicating with a strong background in conducting in-depth research to uncover essential facts and stories. Has sharp abilities in storytelling, fact-checking, and ethical journalism, ensuring an accurate and impactful dissemination of information.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Optician
Americas Best Contacts And Eyeclasses
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Scheduled appointments, verified insurance coverage, and maintained accurate patient records.
- Educated patients about proper use of corrective eyewear, lifestyle habits, diet, exercise, which can affect vision health.
- Recommended specific lenses, coatings and frames to suit individual patient needs.
- Assisted patients with choice of frames to best fit budgetary requirements and style preferences.
Cashier
Chipotle
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's food products.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Offered high level of customer service to customers using active listening and engagement skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Minor in Social Media
Dominican University
River Forest, IL12-2025
Skills
- Experience with Microsoft applications, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Has experience with investigative reporting skills such as researching, interviewing, and fact checking
- Can successfully frame questions and persuade subjects to answer often creating a friendly relationship
- Has multimedia expertise with editing and taking video and audio recordings as well as transcribing them
- Can successfully collaborate and work with others resulting in acquiring new sources and networking
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Optician
Americas Best Contacts And Eyeclasses
10.2023 - Current
Cashier
Chipotle
06.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Minor in Social Media
Dominican University
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