Janelle Valdez
Laredo,TX
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Periods Without Poverty, Secretary
Ms. Baghat
San Antonio, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Co-started the UTSA chapter of Periods Without Poverty, leading initiatives to collect and distribute menstrual hygiene products to underserved and low-income communities.
- Served as Secretary, documenting general and officer meetings, maintaining organized records, and communicating action items and updates to executive board members.
- Coordinated outreach and collaborations with campus organizations and community partners to expand program impact, events, and resource accessibility.
EKG Technician, Specializing in NICU Babies
Laredo Medical Center
Laredo, TX
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Performed and assisted with EKG monitoring for NICU patients, ensuring accurate electrode placement and minimizing discomfort for neonatal patients.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms and identified abnormal findings, promptly reporting irregularities and changes to nursing and medical staff.
- Maintained patient safety and confidentiality while working in a high-acuity NICU environment, collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Medical Skills Trainee
San Antonio, TX
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Completed hands-on medical skills training in cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, including assessment of heart sounds and identification of normal vs. abnormal findings.
- Performed vital sign measurements, including manual blood pressure and heart rate, using proper stethoscope placement and clinical technique.
- Practiced recognizing signs of cardiac irregularities, such as arrhythmias, through guided assessments and simulated patient scenarios.
Track and Field Assistant Athlete Coach
Mrs. Villasenor
United High School
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Help track coach with 15 girls through rigorous training sessions, enabling trust and good performing athletes.
- Balanced academic commitments with athletic pursuits while maintaining a high GPA and excelling in sports activities.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills as a helper for the coach, motivating younger teammates and fostering a supportive environment in helping them learn.
- Mentored younger, less experienced athletes by providing guidance, encouragement, and advice in navigating challenges in a competitive sports.
Captain and Leader for Track and Field
Mrs. Villasenor
United High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw activities of about 25 teammates, when coach is and is not present, fostering a comfortable atmosphere to optimize great outcomes for the team as a whole.
- Led teams to achieve goals, building a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Promoted sportsmanship among athletes, creating a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
Yell Leader/Member - The Herd , Spirit Club
Mrs. Longoria
United High School
09.2021 - 05.2025
- The school spirit at games. We yell, cheer, and have school spirit at all games and at school.
- Create fun and engaging ideas to get students involved in the school section of each game we cheer at.
- Create fun and engaging chants to get the crowd going and the energy up.
Hospital Work Internship
Mrs. Marissa Jackson
Laredo Medical Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported hospital staff in daily tasks, resulting in improved efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Organized papers into sections in order for office employees to have easier access.
- Restocked supplies and filed paperwork to satisfy department leadership requests.
Intern
Track and Field Youth Camp
Laredo, TX
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted in developing training programs to enhance player skills and performance.
- Provided feedback and support to athletes, fostering a positive learning environment.
Babysitter
Family Member
Laredo, TX
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
Track Meet Work Manager
Mrs. Villasenor
Laredo, TX
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Displayed hurdles for track running events.
- Helped officials with organizing events.
- Staying on task with job positions the coaches assigned to us.
Student Council Officer - Secretary
Mrs. Perez.
United High School
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with officers to develop plans for improving overall student organization.
- Coordinated efforts with organizations for community service projects involving students.
- Organized successful fundraising campaigns to support student council projects, contributing to an enriched school environment.
- Fundraisers to help fund the student council organization to then give back to the community. Ex. Teacher, custodian, principal appreciation day by giving gift baskets etc...
- Continuously monitored progress towards goals and objectives while adapting strategies as needed for great results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05-2029
High School Diploma -
United High School
Laredo, TX05-2025
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Self-discipline
- Competitive
- Adaptable
- Community involvement
- Mentoring
- Athletic training and coaching
- Leadership Development
- Organized events
Certification
Microsoft Word Certified
BLS Certified
EKG Technician Certified
Timeline
EKG Technician, Specializing in NICU Babies
Laredo Medical Center
12.2025 - 01.2026
Medical Skills Trainee
10.2025 - 12.2025
Periods Without Poverty, Secretary
Ms. Baghat
09.2025 - Current
Track and Field Assistant Athlete Coach
Mrs. Villasenor
09.2024 - 05.2025
Captain and Leader for Track and Field
Mrs. Villasenor
08.2024 - 05.2025
Hospital Work Internship
Mrs. Marissa Jackson
06.2024 - 08.2024
Intern
Track and Field Youth Camp
06.2024 - 07.2024
Babysitter
Family Member
06.2024 - 07.2024
Track Meet Work Manager
Mrs. Villasenor
02.2023 - 04.2023
Yell Leader/Member - The Herd , Spirit Club
Mrs. Longoria
09.2021 - 05.2025
Student Council Officer - Secretary
Mrs. Perez.
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
The University of Texas At San Antonio
High School Diploma -
United High School
Awards and Newsletters
Student of the Month, 2021
City Champion Track and Field, 2022
Board Recognition, 2024
District Champions, 2024
District, Area, and Regional Qualifier, 2023/2024
3rd place in Regional, Track and Field, 2024
Border Olympics Champion, 2024
Zero Hunger Award, National Honor Society, 2024
Newsletters:
Mentioned in Laredo Morning Times
- Honorable Mention, Track and Field Thrower 2024
- City Track and Field, 1st Place Mention
- Honorable Mention, Track and field Thrower 2025
- Second-Team All Around, Track and Field
- Border Recognition, 2024/2025
- District Champions Back to Back 2024/2025