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Kelly Pray

Morrisville,NC

Summary

Motivated individual with strong work ethic and organizational skills eager to secure entry-level research technician position. Reliable and dedicated team player with a positive attitude.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

E-commerce Team Member

Whole Foods
05.2022 - Current
  • Maintained rapid shopping rate of 90 units per hour, consistently meeting order deadlines and performance metrics
  • Followed application instructions closely to minimize errors
  • Provided assistance to customers to ensure a positive experience.

Peer Mentor

North Carolina State University
01.2021 - 11.2022
  • Improved students' academic success skills
  • Offered suggestions based on a student's preferences and learning styles
  • Fostered a comfortable learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds and learning experiences.

Hostess

Hakkachow Asian Eats
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and took them to their tables
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready

Peer Tutor

North Carolina State University
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted students in becoming independent learners
  • Facilitated review sessions for students seeking assistance in general chemistry
  • Modeled effective study skills
  • Adapted tutoring strategies to different learning styles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05.2023

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Computer Skills
  • Scientific Observation
  • Basic Laboratory Techniques
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Acute Attention to Detail

Volunteer Experience

Duke Lemur Center - 3 mos

Technician Assistant Volunteer

01/2024 to Current

  • Assisted primate technicians with various animal care tasks such as cleaning of animal areas, behavioral observations, and development of enrichment
  • Contributed to the upkeep of the facility by completing general cleaning duties

Projects

Applied Marine Genetics Lab Work: Performed DNA extraction and PCR on tissue samples of twelve marine specimens for a DNA barcoding project

Mammalogy FIeld Work: Deployed and collected eleven camera traps as part of a semester long group project contributing to Snapshot USA

Timeline

E-commerce Team Member

Whole Foods
05.2022 - Current

Peer Mentor

North Carolina State University
01.2021 - 11.2022

Hostess

Hakkachow Asian Eats
11.2020 - 08.2021

Peer Tutor

North Carolina State University
08.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

North Carolina State University
Kelly Pray