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Laura C. Abreu Molina

New Haven,CT

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Geography

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
09.2016 - 12.2019

Work History

Better Futures Network Global Volunteering Program

Southern Connecticut State University
Malaysia
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Created awareness of conservation with the Orang Asli and at the Orang Utan Conservation Center
  • Highlighted significance with the community's need for education at the national and global level
  • Assisted in planting a therapy garden at the "Toy Library", located at Kampung Semelor, where the village children learn through play

Study Abroad - South Africa

Southern Connecticut State University
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Conducted field work on environmental justice in the Western Cape, putting into perspective apartheid in South Africa and segregation in the United States
  • Engaged with the local people to learn about efforts in accessing clean water and energy in townships

Study Abroad - Iceland

Southern Connecticut State University
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Led interviews with town folks to understand the socioeconomic impacts of the 2008 economic crisis and effects of tourism in Iceland

Barista, Server

The Coffee Pedaler
New Haven, CT
12.2019 - Current
  • Focus on attention to detail, precision and consistency
  • Focus on ethically sourced coffee
  • Praised by multiple guests on excellent customer service and ability to calmly and efficiently manage the room during rush periods
  • Managed the work schedule for three months, for up to 7 employees

Hostess

L'orcio
New Haven, CT
09.2016 - 12.2019
  • Identified and developed problem-solving strategies on the spot in a high-pressure fast-paced environment
  • Managed the reservation book to maximize efficiency of table usage and minimize wait times while keeping up with special requests
  • Supervised server balance and monitored table turnover to accurately seat guests while not overloading servers

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

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Software

MS Office

ArcGIS

SPSS, R

Python

Conference Presentations

  • Abreu, L. (2019) Perceptions of the Climate Crisis and Climate Justice among Southern Connecticut State University Students. Paper session presented at NESTVAL’s annual 2019 meeting, Framingham, MA. (paper competition winner: David Frost Award)
  • Abreu, L., Holland, M. Robberstad, P., Axon, S. (2019) The Real Inconvenient Truth: Making Climate Justice a Big Deal on Campus. Poster presented at the American Association of Geographers’ annual 2019 meeting, Washington, D.C.
  • Hickey, A., Abreu, L., Irwin, J. (2018) A Comparison of Three Common Parent-Report Assessments for Characterizing Children with Developmental Disabilities. Poster presented at the 2018 Undergraduate Research Conference, Southern Connecticut State University

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Quote

“If you assume that there is no hope, you guarantee that there will be no hope. If you assume that there is an instinct for freedom, that there are opportunities to change things, then there is a possibility that you can contribute to making a better world.”
Noam Chomsky

Timeline

Barista, Server

The Coffee Pedaler
12.2019 - Current

Better Futures Network Global Volunteering Program

Southern Connecticut State University
07.2019 - 07.2019

Study Abroad - South Africa

Southern Connecticut State University
12.2018 - 01.2019

Study Abroad - Iceland

Southern Connecticut State University
05.2018 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Geography

Southern Connecticut State University
09.2016 - 12.2019

Hostess

L'orcio
09.2016 - 12.2019

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