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Tanyaradzwa Guduza

Washington,DC

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Student Assistant

George Washington University
Washington, DC
09.2023 - Current
  • Wrote and maintained incident reports, daily activity logs and other documents as requested by management.
  • Greeted incoming guests warmly, issued room keys and shared information on policies and amenities.
  • Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
  • Responded to emails from students seeking information about university policies or procedures.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to handle wide range of guest needs.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.

Student Research Assistant Aug 2021 – Jul 2022

University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe, Harare
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to specific objectives of study.
  • Conducted surveys, interviews and experimental research to facilitate data analysis.
  • Assisted faculty members in preparing grant proposals for funding opportunities.
  • Attended seminars and conferences related to the field of study being researched.
  • Assisted with preparing presentation materials before major meetings and reviews.
  • Organized, labeled, and stored study biospecimens.
  • Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  • Maintained detailed records of all activities associated with a given project.
  • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software.
  • Prepared reports summarizing research findings.

Lab Assistant

Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
Zimbabwe, Harare
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Managed lab work smoothly and with reliable accuracy to meet regulatory and operational demands.
  • Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
  • Used time management and adaptability skills to prioritize and run multiple tests.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Prepared specimens for analysis by conducting sample processing and extraction techniques.
  • Cleaned and prepared lab equipment for solutions, specimens and samples.
  • Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
  • Assisted researchers with designing protocols for experiments.

Education

Master of Science - Human Evolutionary Biology

George Washington University, The
Washington, DC
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology

University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
08-2022

Skills

  • Oral and Written Communications
  • Administrative Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Specimen Handling Protocols
  • Excellent Lab Practices
  • Database Maintenance
  • Team Leadership
  • R Studio
  • Data Visualization
  • Data Analysis

Affiliations

  • I love to draw and paint in my spare time
  • I love the outdoors and spending time with family
  • I play golf
  • I do volunteer work

Languages

English
Professional
Shona
Professional

Accomplishments

Truecare Home and Wellness Center Harare, Zimbabwe

Researcher (voluntary internship) May 2019 – Dec 2019

● Assisted a startup in conducting Market Research to assess need, as well as to understand the landscape.

Trauma Care International Foundation - Volunteer Medical Corps Harare, Zimbabwe

Outreach Coordinator (voluntary) Jan 2020 – Feb 2020

● Providing humanitarian aid to people in marginalized communities and areas affected by natural disasters.

● Coordinating medical outreaches and providing free health screening in local communities, as well as supplying patients with medication for chronic illnesses like Diabetes Mellitus and hypertension.

Timeline

Front Desk Student Assistant

George Washington University
09.2023 - Current

Student Research Assistant Aug 2021 – Jul 2022

University of Zimbabwe
08.2021 - 07.2022

Lab Assistant

Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
04.2021 - 07.2021

Master of Science - Human Evolutionary Biology

George Washington University, The

Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology

University of Zimbabwe
Tanyaradzwa Guduza