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Riley Parikh

Richmond,VA

Summary

Aspiring neuroscience professional with a deep passion for research discovery and medicine. Current junior at Syracuse University majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology at the College of Arts and Sciences. Motivated, organized, and driven candidate with leadership skills and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic about setting up and carrying out a wide array of procedures. Diligent and efficient in handling minute details with methodical approaches to gain insights into research. Confident in handling complex issues, meeting strict deadlines, and adjusting to rapidly changing conditions. I am seeking research experience and knowledge within a professional environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Syracuse University
12.2022 - Current
  • Assisted assistant professor and faculty members with research assignments on social psychology-focused projects.
  • The lab primarily focuses on conducting experiments to test ideas regarding stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination on the basis of sociodemographic group membership and the experiences of stigma arising from these biases.
  • Explored logic and methods of psychological research. Collaborated with others in a team-based environment to develop research questions, select appropriate methods, execute research techniques, interpret results, and conduct data analysis.

Hostess

The Dominion Club
05.2023 - Current
  • Hostess at local country club in which I greeted customers upon arrival and provided friendly presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders, answered customer questions regarding events, seating, hours, and menu information, bussed and cleaned dining areas, and trained new employees on customer service practices to maintain high standard of service.
  • Worked with managers, servers, food runners, and cooks in order to keep dining area ready for every guest and provide club members with an exceptional experience.

Campaign Fellow

Susanna Gibson For Delegate
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Networked among voters and donors in the fifth-seventh House of Delegates district of Virginia in order to cultivate relationships and generate funds for the primary and general elections.
  • Demonstrated outstanding collaboration across the organization and managed many tasks with campaign managers and volunteers.
  • Reviewed and used data to make recommendations to improve campaign performance, and voter outreach effectiveness.

Undergraduate Intern

Virginia Eye Institute
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Maintained accurate records of patients' insurance documents and efficiently reported them to companies.
  • Established effective communication skills with managers and insurance companies to ensure accurate and organized records of patients' appointments.
  • Collaborated with insurance companies to provide information on patients' records in an accurate and timely manner.

DEIA Chair

Tri Delta Sorority
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Composed, organized, and presented well-written reports to share with the chapter regarding DEIA+ initiatives and education for nearly two hundred members.
  • Used problem-solving and communication skills to work with Executive Board members to educate our organization and leverage results.
  • Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
  • Contributed to and led values, goals, and strategic vision of the organization.

Cashier, Hostess, Cook

The Pit And The Peel
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeated business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Stocked and organized goods and merchandise as required.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Hostess, Server Assistant

Ya Ya's Cookbook
06.2020 - 02.2021
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival, took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed them of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Ran food and assisted servers as needed during times of high occupancy.
  • Trained new front-of-house staff on customer service practices and restaurant policies.

Cashier

Burger IM
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Helped prepare restaurant for opening and trained new front-of-house employees, as the first hired cashier and hostess.
  • Worked closely with managers for soft and hard opening of restaurant.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded to various questions about store policies.
  • Operated and tallied cash register at beginning and end of each work shift.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Dual-Major in Psychology And Neuroscience

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Deep Run High School
Glen Allen, VA
06.2021

Skills

  • Analytical Thinking
  • Innovation
  • Data Collection
  • Results Analysis
  • Team Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management

Volunteer History

  • Student Volunteer - Crouse Hospital, Neuroscience Suite, Syracuse, NY (08.2023 - Current)
  • Student Volunteer - St. Jude through Tri Delta’s Philanthropy (02.2022 - Current)
  • Counselor - Craig Springs Camp in Christiansburg, VA, worked and stayed with underprivileged children to counsel them by modeling positive behavior through group activities (08.2019)

Timeline

Hostess

The Dominion Club
05.2023 - Current

Campaign Fellow

Susanna Gibson For Delegate
05.2023 - 09.2023

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Syracuse University
12.2022 - Current

DEIA Chair

Tri Delta Sorority
12.2022 - 04.2023

Undergraduate Intern

Virginia Eye Institute
06.2022 - 08.2023

Cashier, Hostess, Cook

The Pit And The Peel
03.2021 - 06.2022

Hostess, Server Assistant

Ya Ya's Cookbook
06.2020 - 02.2021

Cashier

Burger IM
12.2019 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Dual-Major in Psychology And Neuroscience

Syracuse University

High School Diploma -

Deep Run High School

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