Raphaella Balderas
Kannapolis,NC
Summary
Dedicated pre-med student willing to take on any challenge and eager to take on a new role focused on helping individuals improve/maintain their holistic health. Outgoing and kind team player excited to work with people of all different backgrounds and experiences. Strengths include people skills, organization, collaboration, and encouraging teamwork. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills relevant to the healthcare field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor
College Mentors for Kids
Raleigh, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Volunteered every Wednesday as a mentor for elementary school children
- Provided mentorship and advice to mentees regarding school, social, and personal issues.
- Served as a positive role model and encouraged mentees to expand and explore passions as well as promoting new ways of learning and critical thinking.
Initiate
Alpha Epsilon Delta
Raleigh, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in service activities such as making first-aid kits, adopt-a-highway, operation christmas child, science olympiad volunteer, fundraising for the organization, etc.
- Attended social events that included networking with current healthcare professionals in the Raleigh area, building relationships with other pre-med students, and exploring possible careers in the medical field.
Chapter Co-founder, Former Chapter President
HOSA- Future Heath Professionals
Kannapolis, NC
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Helped with the club start up and led a school organization of 50+ students interested in healthcare.
- Regulated club meetings, initiated healthcare related events (set up a successful blood drive), and hosted club fundraisers.
- Led a team of four students to compete at the International Level of Creative Problem Solving. Won first place in both regional and state level.
Tutor, Public Relations Officer
National Mathematics Honor Society
Kannapolis, NC
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted students in various math courses in their learning of course materials
- Volunteered at least 60+ hours of tutoring
- Managed external communications of club as PR, ran social media accounts and publicized club events.
Student Peer Mentor
Cabarrus Health Alliance
Kannapolis, NC
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Served as a peer mentor to younger at-risk high school students
- Attended meetings and discussed with other students on how to expand support for intellectual disabilities in classrooms.
Cashier
Wendys Restaurant
Kannapolis, NC
03.2023 - Current
- Greeted guests, addressed customer's questions, and created a positive dining experience by providing excellent customer service. Operated cash register accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit/debit card.
- Versatile employee with knowledge of how to run multiple stations. Trained new employees in stations and provided instructions on proper usage of restaurant equipment.
- Assembled customer orders in a timely and proper manner, ensuring excellent customer satisfaction.
Crew Member
Chipotle Restaurant
Kannapolis, NC
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Greeted and welcomed customers, assembled orders in a timely and sanitary manner. Answered questions regarding menu items and nutritional values of products.
- Communicated with co-workers regarding product supply in front assembly food line. Restocked kitchen supplies and food products.
- Versatile worker with knowledge of how to operate various stations such as cash register, dish washer, and line cook.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
Education
Biological Sciences- Human Biology Concentration
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2027
High School Diploma -
Northwest Cabarrus High School
Concord, NC05-2023
Some College (No Degree) -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Concord, NCSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management skills
- Effective Leadership
- Computer Literate
Affiliations
- Piano: 3 years of experience and enjoy learning new pieces as well as improvising musical compositions.
- Guitar: 4+ years of experience, self-taught, enjoy playing for others and learning new songs.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mentor
College Mentors for Kids
09.2023 - Current
Initiate
Alpha Epsilon Delta
09.2023 - Current
Cashier
Wendys Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
Student Peer Mentor
Cabarrus Health Alliance
10.2022 - 05.2023
Chapter Co-founder, Former Chapter President
HOSA- Future Heath Professionals
08.2022 - 05.2023
Tutor, Public Relations Officer
National Mathematics Honor Society
10.2021 - 05.2023
Crew Member
Chipotle Restaurant
05.2021 - 02.2023
Biological Sciences- Human Biology Concentration
North Carolina State University
High School Diploma -
Northwest Cabarrus High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
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