Kayla Rodriguez
Edinburg,TX
Summary
Caring and passionate pre-dental student with a heart for the community and a willingness to learn. Dedicated to helping others in need. Team-focused with commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
UTRGV ASDA Pre-Dental Society
01.2024 - Current
- Active member of the American Student Dental Association (ASDA)
- Volunteered at RGV Food Bank by sorting through donated food and household items with efficiency and teamwork
- Worked with other volunteers to successfully clean-up our beach over spring break
- Promoted fundraising events through social media to enhance fundraiser turnout
Public Relations Chair
UTRGV Caring For The Valley
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong media relationships for increased positive press coverage.
- Coordinated successful events generating significant media exposure.
- Implemented effective internal communications plans, fostering a positive organizational culture.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on integrated marketing campaigns for cohesive branding efforts.
Cashier Team Lead
McAlister's Deli
07.2022 - Current
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
- Mentored junior cashiers with comprehensive training and ongoing guidance, boosting team performance.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
Sunday School Volunteer
New Life Family Church
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow volunteers to develop engaging lesson plans for consistent spiritual growth.
- Utilized creative storytelling techniques to capture children''s attention while effectively conveying moral lessons from scripture passages.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting lesson plans based on individual student needs, ensuring each child received personalized attention during class time.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, fostering open communication and trust.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX05.2025
Associate of Science - Science
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX05.2023
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish Speaker
- Community Outreach
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Community Service
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Positive Attitude
- Active Listening
- Problem-solving abilities
- Disability Awareness
Affiliations
- American Student Dental Association
Small Business Owner
Small business owner of RockCandyKay where I sell handmade jewelry online and at local markets to promote local economies and community creativity all while using my platform to give back to the community with monetary donations and organizing can-food and clothing drives.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Volunteer
UTRGV ASDA Pre-Dental Society
01.2024 - Current
Public Relations Chair
UTRGV Caring For The Valley
11.2023 - Current
Cashier Team Lead
McAlister's Deli
07.2022 - Current
Sunday School Volunteer
New Life Family Church
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Associate of Science - Science
South Texas College
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