Juliana Canales
Port Richey
Summary
Knowledgeable student talented at learning quickly and adding value to any team. Strong history of successful projects using leadership, communication, and teamwork to complete tasks. Solid academic achievement paired with demonstrated commitment and integrity.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Timpano Hyde Park Village
Tampa
09.2022 - Current
- Deliver high-quality service in fast-paced fine dining environment, managing multiple priorities with professionalism and attention to detail.
- Resolved guest concerns and collaborated with team members in high-pressure situations, ensuring positive dining experiences.
- Trained new team members on service standards and operational procedures, enhancing guest experience and team efficiency.
- Earned multiple advancement opportunities through demonstrated reliability, adaptability, and commitment to professional growth.
- Joined the restaurant’s Events Team and contributed to community outreach, networking opportunities, and promotional events.
Instructor / Assistant Instructor
University of South Florida
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Facilitated re-entry education courses for incarcerated women preparing for release, with approximately 30 participants per class.
- Delivered instruction on topics including communication skills, emotional regulation, employment readiness, support systems, substance abuse awareness, and barriers to successful reintegration.
- Developed individualized reentry plans for participants, focusing on employment, transportation, housing, education, mental health, and community support.
- Conducted mock interviews and coached participants on professional communication, résumé preparation, and appropriately addressing criminal history during employment processes.
- Coordinated employer and community organization partnerships to enhance participant employment opportunities and resource accessibility.
- Facilitated program graduation ceremonies to celebrate participant achievements and successful program completion.
Founder & Facilitator
University of South Florida
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Founded independent student-led initiative to encourage respectful dialogue among individuals with differing perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment.
- Organized and facilitated biweekly discussions on complex social and political topics, promoting empathy and constructive disagreement among participants.
- Coordinated discussion topics, participant outreach, and event logistics, enhancing engagement in productive conversations centered on civil discourse.
- Developed moderation and communication skills by guiding discussions involving opposing viewpoints.
Judicial Intern
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court
Tampa
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Shadowed a circuit judge by attending courtroom proceedings, observing judicial decision-making, and gaining firsthand exposure to court operations.
- Observed a jury trial from voir dire through verdict, developing an understanding of trial procedure, courtroom strategy, and legal advocacy.
- Observed civil and criminal proceedings, gaining insight into case dynamics and judicial processes across various legal issues.
- Engaged in educational lectures to better understand legal principles and courtroom procedures regarding Florida statutes, courtroom procedure, and the Rules of Evidence.
- Participated in seminars on critical legal topics to explore eyewitness testimony and the reliability of evidence.
- Collaborated with legal professionals in workshops, enhancing legal knowledge and practical skills.
- Connected with judges and court personnel to learn about various legal roles and responsibilities.
Competitive Public Speaking Participant
TEDx / Pasco County Schools Program
- Competed in public speaking events, researching and presenting solutions to social issues.
- Earned first-place recognition in school-level speech competitions and advanced to county-level competition.
- Researched and delivered speeches on social topics, including poverty in America and proposed policy solutions.
- Cultivated skills in public speaking, advocacy, and communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Concentrations: Sociology and Political Science
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL08-2024
Associate in Arts -
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL06-2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Guest relations management
- Event coordination
- Public speaking and presentation
- Classroom instruction and facilitation
- Research and academic writing
- Spanish (Conversational)
- Health and safety compliance
HONORS
Pasco-Hernando State College Magna Cum Laude — University of South Florida Dean’s List — University of South Florida Magna Cum Laude
PROJECTS
- Senior Seminar Research Project | Barriers to Successful Reintegration After Incarceration
- Conducted interdisciplinary research examining challenges individuals face when transitioning from incarceration back into society.
- Analyzed how employment barriers, lack of identification, limited social support, transportation challenges, and supervision requirements can affect successful reentry.
- Reviewed published research and criminological literature related to recidivism and community reintegration.
- Presented research findings through a formal academic presentation.
- Applied Ethics Research Paper | University of South Florida
- Examined ethical considerations surrounding prison reform and correctional policies.
- Developed evidence-based arguments using academic sources and ethical frameworks.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Instructor / Assistant Instructor
University of South Florida
08.2024 - 01.2026
Judicial Intern
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court
05.2023 - 09.2023
Founder & Facilitator
University of South Florida
01.2023 - 01.2024
Server
Timpano Hyde Park Village
09.2022 - Current
Competitive Public Speaking Participant
TEDx / Pasco County Schools Program
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Concentrations: Sociology and Political Science
University of South Florida
Associate in Arts -
Pasco-Hernando State College