Jadzia McDaniel Cruz
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Passionate student excited to improve work experience through a summer internship in ecological and sustainability industries.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Olive Garden
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by attending to their needs always with a positive attitude
- Maintained a clean dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
Plant Ecology Intern
University Of Minnesota
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collected field data: percent cover, soil carbon respiration, light intensity, soil moisture
- Quickly learned 20+ native plant species to Minnesota
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on daily assignments
Team Member
Auntie Anne's
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained high standards of customer service during fast paced environments
- Prepared quality baked goods within an 8-10-time frame.
Vegetation Technican
East Foundation
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed forage utilization and belt transect field methods
- Learned how to identify South Texas plants by common name and USDA symbol
- Complied data into VGS software and Microsoft Excel for interpretation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2025
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Plant Identification
- Data Collection Methods: Belt Transects, Percent Cover, Soil CO2 respiration,
- Fundamental GIS
- GPS navigation (Garmin)
- ATV driving
- Microsoft Office programs
- Adaptable in extreme environments
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Server
Olive Garden
09.2023 - Current
Plant Ecology Intern
University Of Minnesota
05.2023 - 08.2023
Team Member
Auntie Anne's
08.2022 - 05.2023
Vegetation Technican
East Foundation
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Texas At San Antonio