James Pearce
Arlington,Tennessee
Summary
Dedicated to acquiring clinical and hands-on patient care hours to fulfill prerequisites for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, with plans to re-enlist as an officer in the Navy upon acceptance. A competitive, results-driven professional with a strong background in scientific techniques and research. Demonstrated leadership at Saint Mary's College of California by managing biological research labs and conducting statistical analyses, while also enhancing team efficiency and customer satisfaction at Starbucks. Exceptional skills in statistical analysis and problem-solving, complemented by a proven ability to multitask and drive project success as a collaborative team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Naval Aviator
Naval Officer Candidate School
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Graduated from Navy OCS under the designation of Student Naval Aviator. Medically disqualified due to eyesight. Performed studies, physical challenges, and inspections up to and beyond Naval standards. Provided leadership and guidance to incoming classes in the final weeks of the program. Intend to Re-enlist.
Barista
Starbucks
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching. Made and served brand-specific cafe beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency. Averaged 40 seconds per customer for out the window.
Barista Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns. Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business. Customized training strategies based on individual barista knowledge, experience, and strengths. Managed 4-5 individuals per shift to facilitate effective work.
Lab Lead
Cell Biology Lab
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data, and organized findings for analysis. Led lab research project that evaluated effective dosing of mitotic inhibitors for potential cancer treatment possibilities. Managed and took care of cell cultures that were used to facilitate experiments. Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking, and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
Research, Design and Biostatistics
Saint Mary’s College
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed statistical research into reaction times in relation to caffeine consumption and time elapsed. Conducted many statistical analyses with gathered data and compiled into a digestible format for significant analysis. Experience with Minitab software for data interpretation.
Education
Private Pilot Certificate -
Air Venture Flight Center
Olive Branch, MS10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA05.2023
Skills
- Strong task management
- Research proficiency
- Biological analysis
- Problem-solving Abilities
- Stress Management
- Commitment to Tasks and Details
- Data Gathering
- Statistical Analysis
- Crisis management
HOBBIES
Private Pilot, Soccer/Former Division 1 & SMC Men's Club Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Biking, iRacing Simulations, Flight Sim, Video Games
Timeline
Naval Aviator
Naval Officer Candidate School
08.2025 - 12.2025
Lab Lead
Cell Biology Lab
08.2022 - 12.2022
Barista Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
05.2022 - 03.2023
Research, Design and Biostatistics
Saint Mary’s College
08.2021 - 12.2021
Barista
Starbucks
06.2021 - 08.2025
Private Pilot Certificate -
Air Venture Flight Center
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Mary's College of California