Saloni Sao
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Motivated public health student with a strong foundation in epidemiology, disease prevention, and health data analysis. Skilled in conducting research, managing health data, and applying statistical methods to assess disease patterns and public health outcomes. Proficient in data visualization, report writing, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. In addition to academic and technical expertise, I bring leadership and teamwork skills developed through involvement in athletic and community engagement activities at USF.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server
Cheesecake Factory Inc
11.2023 - Current
- Responsible for taking orders accurately, serving food and beverages promptly, and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout their dining experience
- -Skilled at recommending menu items, accommodating special requests, and handling any concerns or inquiries with professionalism and efficiency
- Work closely with other team members to maintain clean dining area, uphold food safety standards, and foster positive work environment
Hostess/Server Assistant
Olive Garden
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Warmly greet and welcome guests, efficiently managing the restaurant's seating chart to accommodate reservations and walk-in diners
- Support the serving staff by assisting with tasks such as refilling drinks, delivering food orders, and bussing tables promptly
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Univeristy of San Francisco
San Francisco05-2027
Skills
- Cultural Competency
- Problem Solving
- Survey Design
- Hypothesis Testing
- Exceptional customer service
- Hospitality service expertise
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association. Dec 2023
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification - National Restaurant Association. Dec 2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing. Aug 2024
Experiences
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine - Stanford Neurodiversity Project (Jun - Aug 2022)
- -Established A Leap to Neurodiversity Advocacy, a platform aimed at offering guidance to neurodiverse clubs, ensuring more accessible events within school environments.
Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program - Organic and Medicinal Chemistry Researcher (Jun - Aug 2021)
- Project: Synthesis of Novel Polyphenol Analogs to Combat the Effects of Alzheimer's Disease by Inhibiting Amyloid-Beta 42 Aggregation
- Analyzed amyloid-beta (AB42) to find the causative link of its detrimental effects on brain function
- Focused on synthesizing gallic acid and dihydroxybenzoic acid conjugated to ethylene glycol/glycerol
- Ran a ThT assay to assess the efficacy of the compounds by comparing the intensity of the fluorescent lights
- Presented findings at ASDRP's 2021 Summer Expo
Timeline
Server
Cheesecake Factory Inc
11.2023 - Current
Hostess/Server Assistant
Olive Garden
02.2023 - 08.2023
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association. Dec 2023
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification - National Restaurant Association. Dec 2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing. Aug 2024
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Univeristy of San Francisco
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