Jose Alberto Martinez

Detail-oriented professional with strong skills in guest management and customer satisfaction. Experienced in coordinating operations to enhance dining experiences and support team collaboration.

National Science Honor Society, El Paso, TX, Member, 11-12th, Active member of the science honor society at Cathedral High School. National Math Honor Society, El Paso, TX, Member, 11-12th, Active member of the math honor society at Cathedral High School. National English Honor Society, El Paso, TX, Member, 11-12th, Active member of the English Honor Society at Cathedral High School. Varsity Soccer Cathedral High School, El Paso, TX, Member, 10th-12th, Practiced conditioning, strength training, and tactics 6.5 hours a week. Varsity Track Cathedral High School, El Paso, TX, Member, 9th-12th, Practiced speed work, acceleration, and mechanics for 6.5 hours a week. West Texas Rush Blue Club Soccer, El Paso, TX, Member, 10th-12th, Practiced conditioning, strength training, and tactics 4 hours a week.

• UMC Hospital Volunteer Corps, El Paso, TX, Member, 11th-12th, First to receive special service opportunities for UMC and promoted participation by getting a peer to join the corps and participate in an event., Part of the event staff at UMC's Chile Pepper Challenge Charity Ride, which included setup, directing traffic, participant check-in, award distribution, and breakdown; all funds raised went to life-saving cardiac care.
• Bartlett Assisted Living, El Paso, TX, Leader, 12th, Organized, ran, and led a team of 30 students for a Halloween pumpkin carving and decorating project at an assisted living and skilled nursing center., Created meaningful moments and interactions with older residents, fostering companionship and bonding.
• Villa Maria Shelter, El Paso, TX, Member, 9th, Greeted and helped guests at a fundraising gala that supports homeless women and provided food and beverages., Assisted with event setup and takedown.
• Juventud Missionera, Chihuahua, Mexico, Member, 10th, Traveled to one of Chihuahua's most economically burdened towns with fellow volunteers to provide help with everyday activities and build meaningful connections with more than 50 families., Led activities with the town's children, fostering joy and a sense of companionship.
• Ronald McDonald House Book Drive, El Paso, TX, Member, 11th, Helped to organize, sort, and pack over 200 children's books for donation., Helped deliver the book to a Ronald McDonald House to promote literacy and support during times of hardship.
• Orthopedic Surgeon Shadowing, El Paso, TX, Student, 12th, Shadowed Dr. Terren Klein, an orthopedic surgeon with 30+ years of experience and a member of LSU's executive board of the Science Residential College, observing the care of more than 15 patients a morning through checkups, diagnoses, and treatments., Observed orthopedic surgeries specializing in hands, shoulders, and knees. An experience and opportunity that further boosted my love for medicine and science.
• Elementary Math Tutor, El Paso, TX, Tutor, 11-12th, Tutored at a neighboring elementary school, providing math tutoring to groups of kids.
• Elementary School Science Fair Judging, El Paso, TX, Member, 11-12th, Volunteered at two elementary/middle schools to grade and evaluate over 50 of the students' science projects., Provided personal feedback and extended the learning by teaching students more about concepts relating to their projects.
• Elementary School Science Fair Presenter, El Paso, TX, Member, 11th, Presented interactive presentations for elementary students that taught core concepts of basic science via simple hands-on experiments., Made students participate in engaging presentations, sparking curiosity and love for science.
• Lee and Beulah Moor Home Toilet Tree Drive, El Paso, TX, Leader, 12th, Organized and led a donation drive, collecting over 100 toiletry items for children facing uncertainties at home that now live at the Lee & Beulah Moor Home., Contacted the organization and oversaw the drive from start to finish.
• Bizarre Volunteering-Blessed Sacrament and Cathedral, El Paso, TX, Member, 9-12th, Volunteered at 5 bazaars at school and parishes throughout high school, running many different types of booths., Coordinated booths with setup and takedown, developing community connection and supporting local parishes.
• Renard Johnson Mayoral Campaign, El Paso, TX, Volunteer, 11th, Invited to be an assistant/server in Renard Johnson's mayoral campaign event, providing support to him and all guest needs., Helped manage event details and serve guests.

• National Honor Society, El Paso, TX, President, 12th, Lead a 35-member chapter, promoting excellence in the four pillars of leadership, scholarship, service, and character.
• National Recognition Program, El Paso, TX, Awardee, 11th-12th, Award given to high academic achieving students of all backgrounds by the College Board.
• CHCI Next Gen Leadership Summit, El Paso, TX, Member, 11th, Selected to attend a national summit that focused on college preparation, leadership skills and development.
• Summer Medical Program, Texas Tech Foster School of Medicine, TX, Member, 11th, Selected to participate in a two-week, full-day medical immersion program.
• Day in the Life of a Dental Student, Hunt School of Nursing, TX, Member, 11th, Selected to participate in a guided tour of the dental school.