Lauria Rodea
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Graduating in December 2024 with a degree in Studio Art, equipped with a passion for creativity and a strong foundation in artistic principles. Demonstrated talent in painting, photography, and printmaking, complemented by a keen eye for detail and a commitment to craftsmanship. Proficient in utilizing various artistic tools and software, with a focus on abstraction. Proven ability to conceptualize and execute artistic visions, while also collaborating effectively with peers and faculty to bring projects to fruition. Eager to apply creativity, dedication, and enthusiasm to contribute to the success of a dynamic artistic team or organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Researcher
Michigan State University
11.2023 - Current
- Developed top-level skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication and making through hands-on work and training.
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills while balancing multiple tasks including coursework, part-time employment, extracurricular activities alongside research responsibilities.
- Presented research findings at university-wide events, enhancing public awareness of ongoing scientific endeavors.
- Built strong relationships with faculty advisors through regular meetings to discuss project goals, challenges faced, and potential solutions.
- Supported faculty members in grant proposal writing, leading to increased funding opportunities for the department.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
Server
Olive Garden
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Retail Merchandiser
Native Floral Group
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Merchandise and maintain fresh cut flower display on a daily basis so as to keep full, clean and attractive
- Prepare and fax daily sales and inventory
- Responsive to customer and store inquiries in a timely manner
- Conduct inventory on material received and report any discrepancies to management
- Ability to work independently with no supervision
- Organized and maintained displays to achieve clean and appealing product layouts.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services
- Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.)
- Provides customers with courteous, friendly, fast, and efficient service
- Keeps counters and shelves clean and well merchandised, takes inventory, and maintains records
- Constructs and maintains displays, including promotional, seasonal, super structures, and sale merchandise
- Completes resets and revisions as directed
- Has working knowledge of store systems and store equipment
- Provides customer service in the photo area, including digital passport photo service, poster print and creative machine, suggestive sell of promotional photo products
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring clean, neat, orderly store condition and appearance
Cashier/Sales Associate
Jack's Fruit & Meat Market
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Register sales on a cash register by itemizing and totaling customers' purchases
- Resolve customer issues and answer questions
- Maintain cash control over register drawer and verify amounts are correct
- Stock shelves
- Price items as directed by management
- Perform closing duties
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Input quantities manually into cash register machine
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2024
High school diploma -
Dow High School
Midland, MI05.2020
Skills
- Money Handling
- Driving Experience
- Communications
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Retail Sales
- Typing
- Cleaning Experience
- Cashiering
- Microsoft Word
- Computer Skills
- POS
- Microsoft Office
- Data Entry
- Serving Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Research
- Observational research
- Experimental design
- Researching skills
- Independent Learning
- Online research
Accomplishments
- Recognized photograph at Scene Metrospace, East Lansing, MI for the Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition. March-April 2023
- Recognized painting and photograph at Scene Metrospace, East Lansing, MI for the Annual Juried Undergraduate Exhibition. March-April 2024.
Timeline
Undergraduate Researcher
Michigan State University
11.2023 - Current
Server
Olive Garden
05.2023 - 10.2023
Retail Merchandiser
Native Floral Group
01.2021 - 08.2021
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
09.2020 - 12.2020
Cashier/Sales Associate
Jack's Fruit & Meat Market
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
Michigan State University
High school diploma -
Dow High School