JEFFREY AQUINO-GOMEZ
Biology Professor, Human Resources Professional & Retail Manager
Weslaco,TX
Summary
A consummate Human Resource and Biologist with cognizance in pertinent areas of operations to strengthen business and educational processes. Creative problem solver who can spot the root causes of issues to apply the correct solutions. Able to promote proactive communication, goal-sharing, and idea-sharing with teammates to ensure high levels of productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Biology Instructor
South Texas College
08.2021 - Current
- Demonstrates thorough and accurate knowledge of field or discipline
- Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development
- Plans and organizes instruction in ways which maximize student learning
- Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement
- Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs
- Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate
- Encourages development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
- Effectively communicates subject matter content to student
- Contributes to selection and development of instructional materials: Courses Taught: General Biology 1 and 2, Microbiology and Genetics.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Laboratory Specialist II- Biology
South Texas College
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Collaborates with faculty to plan and organize weekly lab activities to ensure that instructional materials and lab experiments are available as needed
- Assists lab instructors during regularly scheduled labs
- Develops adequate training aids to train students and/or faculty on equipment use
- Performs and assists in preparatory work for Biology laboratories, including reagent preparation, and preparing carts with materials for lab
- Manages waste for labs in compliance with federal, state, and local laws
- Assists with completion of chemical hygiene plan for division
- Maintains laboratory inventory and equipment
- Maintains accurate records related to inventory and operation of laboratory
- Coordinates Biology laboratory courses according to lab availability
- Assists with special events and development of workshops, as needed
- Interviews, conducts reference checks, selects, trains, and supervises Biology part-time staff
Biology Teaching Assistant
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Demonstrates a thorough and accurate knowledge of the field or discipline
- Maintains currency in subject matter through professional development
- Plans and organizes lab instruction in ways which maximize student learning
- Effectively employs teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement
- Modifies instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs
- Effectively employs available instructional technology when appropriate
- Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate assignments
- Effectively communicates subject matter content to student
- Contributes to the selection and development of instructional materials
- Courses Taught: Anatomy & Physiology, and Plant Morphology.
Store Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe Inc
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Responsible for providing an outstanding Branded Customer Experience (customer service focus) to customers while performing operational duties that drive sales through product knowledge, merchandising, register functions, store cleanliness, and other related duties
- The Store Manager leads and manages a store to meet or exceed financial goals in a manner that is consistent with our Branded Customer Experience
- Responsible for recruits, trains and builds a team of highly qualified Health Enthusiasts (Part-Time, Full-Time, Key Holder, Assistant Store Manager) through active and strategic recruiting and internal succession planning
- Replace and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for Store.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
General Manager
Sunoco, LLC | Stripes Stores
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Establish a commitment to drive sales and profit in a high-volume location
- Oversee and ensure the overall store conditions comply with company standards, including cleanliness, fast and friendly food service, and superb customer service; efforts maximized store profitability, expense control, inventory levels, and shortage control
- Retain quality and consistent marketing and merchandising of store and foodservice programs
- Replace and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for Store.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
Organizational Learning Specialist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Actively supported the learning of enterprise programs
- Exercised analytical skills to identify gaps, implement solutions, and observed progress to influence area-wide metrics
- Roll out Organization training or program that will impact organizational performance
- Administer tools to track training and program compliance, generate report, and follow ups on status and report result to operational managers and directors
- Oversee and plan PTCB Courses and exams for certify new technicians
- Participate in feedback, develop an implementation of company programs as well of measuring results
- Analyze systems and process and offer recommendation for improvements
- Analyze success of training/activities using assessment tools and Kirkpatrick method
- Plan, develop and coordinate activities leadership developed activities and team buildings activities based on skills abilities
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and District leaders to identify training needs or continuing education opportunities in stores/pharmacy; develop and implement plans to address these to successfully nurture staff
- Monitor all training programs’ design and delivery to diagnose their effectiveness; perform corrective actions accordingly and as needed.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
- Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Oversaw the operations of the Walgreen’s store under the direction of the Store Manager
- Fulfilled the role of a Store Manager during absences
- Replace and maintain point of sale advertising as appropriate for Store.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
District Operations Trainer
WALGREENS CORP
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Participate in feedback, develop an implementation of company programs as well of measuring results
- Work with Field HR & operations supporting systems and process, facilitate and evaluate training and new process roll outs Analyze systems and process and offer recommendation for improvements
- Analyze success of training/activities using assessment tools and Kirkpatrick method
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and District leaders to identify training needs or continuing education opportunities in stores/pharmacy; develop and implement plans to address these to successfully nurture staff
- Monitor all training programs’ design and delivery to diagnose their effectiveness; perform corrective actions accordingly and as needed
- Proactively evaluate internal and external learning and development methods and solutions to maximize the efficiency of all training programs
- Conduct follow up visits with previously trained staff to assess their level of competence; perform corrective actions accordingly and as needed
- Develop and maintain annual calendar of key training/ compulsory objectives and deadlines.
Service Clerk/Beauty Advisor/Photo Tech
WALGREENS CORP
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Wrote service orders, assigned numbers, and tracked orders.
- Maintained and organized service reception area and checkout counters.
- Restocked supplies such as printer paper, pens, and paper clips.
- Closed work out orders by accepting payments, issuing receipts, and filing documents.
Lab Assistant (Undergrad Researcher)
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
, PR
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Working on in vitro culture of Lippia Dulcis, Lippia Dulcis Azteca and Juana La Blanca
- Perform phytochemical analysis of pigment density on in vitro culture
- Keep up to date, and under aseptic condition growing camera and laminar flow hood.
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis
- Performed diagnostic and therapeutic laboratory procedures
- Created and updated record of all supplies and equipment to monitor inventory
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.
- Created and updated record of all supplies and equipment to monitor inventory.
Education
Doctor of Education - Higher Education Administration
South College
Knoxville 01.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 10.2022 - 03.2025
Master of Science - Biology
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX 01.2019 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology (HR Mgmt)
Touro University
Los Alamitos, CA 06.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla, PR 01.2009 - 06.2012
Skills
Instructionundefined
Affiliations
- National Nurse Student Association
Timeline
Doctor of Education - Higher Education Administration
South College
01.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
10.2022 - 03.2025
Biology Instructor
South Texas College
08.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Biology
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2019 - 12.2022
Laboratory Specialist II- Biology
South Texas College
09.2018 - 08.2021
Biology Teaching Assistant
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
01.2018 - 12.2020
Store Manager
The Vitamin Shoppe Inc
10.2017 - 07.2018
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology (HR Mgmt)
Touro University
06.2017 - 08.2018
General Manager
Sunoco, LLC | Stripes Stores
05.2016 - 09.2017
Organizational Learning Specialist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
09.2015 - 04.2016
Assistant Store Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
01.2015 - 09.2015
District Operations Trainer
WALGREENS CORP
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
01.2009 - 06.2012
Service Clerk/Beauty Advisor/Photo Tech
WALGREENS CORP
01.2009 - 01.2014
Lab Assistant (Undergrad Researcher)
University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez
01.2005 - 01.2008