Liz Mendez
Orlando,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated engineering student with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers the ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Assistant
UCF Math Launch
Orlando, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Integrated technology into existing curricula and developed strategies for leveraging technology-based tools in teaching and learning environments.
- Delivered feedback using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate and build confidence in students.
- Monitored student progress and assisted students and teachers with resolving problems.
- Tutored students one-on-one to help progress through program.
Team Lead/Lead Server
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
Orlando, FL
05.2019 - Current
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures, and managed the staff during service hours.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
Restaurant Hostess
Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, FL
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
- Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
- Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
- Explained QR code scanning for electronic menu access.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2025
Minor - Intelligence Robotic Systems Minor
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2025
Associate of Arts - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05-2021
Skills
- Python, C programming, C programming, Matlab
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Schedule Management
- Cash Handling
- Customer Service
- POS Systems
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Participated in hands on projects involving building a model exploring an engineering concept and then an experiment. All the projects involved the use of Sparkvue sensors and analytical calculations to solve for forces and create spreadsheets and graphs comparing data from multiple attempts. All projects also involved a paper regarding all aspects of the experiment and a video demonstrating and explaining.
- Participated in a project for the 45th weather Squadron involving analyzing weather data and developing a spreadsheet and graphs.
Timeline
Learning Assistant
UCF Math Launch
08.2023 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Walt Disney World Resort
08.2021 - 05.2022
Team Lead/Lead Server
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Central Florida
Minor - Intelligence Robotic Systems Minor
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Valencia College