Treja Smalls
Athens,GA
Summary
A reliable, versatile, and independent college student with a commitment to excellence seeking an opportunity to broaden my skillset.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Starbucks Barista
Starbucks
Greensboro, NC
10.2022 - 08.2025
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Handcrafted unique beverages.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by efficiently processing orders and managing transactions.
Scientific Research Intern (REU)
University Of Colorado Boulder ATOC
Boulder, CO
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Biogeochemistry research using data analysis with Python.
- Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts for data visualization highlighting results for presentations.
- Presented results to an audience and published research to present at the Ocean Sciences Meeting in February 2024.
Scientific Research Intern (REU)
Columbia University Lamont Doherty Earth Institute
Palisades, NY
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Participated in marine paleoclimatology research by processing 150+ marine sediment cores, operating core-cutting materials, examining organisms under microscopes, identifying species, collecting and organizing data using excel, creating graphs and time age models, creating scientific posters, establishing new data records, and presenting research to audiences of researchers and scholars.
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
Calera, AL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Enhanced customer experience through personalized product recommendations and attentive service.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal product availability and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Trained new sales associates on company policies, product knowledge, and customer engagement techniques.
- Implemented effective visual merchandising strategies to boost in-store displays and drive sales.
RISE Undergraduate Research Scholar
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
Greensboro, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Actively participated in research regarding quantifying the meteorological phenomenon referred to as the "Brown Ocean Effect" and its relation to the intensification of Hurricane Ida.
- Enhanced research outcomes by meticulously reviewing literature and collecting relevant data.
- Presented research findings at the Undergraduate Research Symposium, showcasing effective communication skills and subject matter expertise.
- Collaborated with peers and professors on multidisciplinary research projects to broaden knowledge base.
- Presented research at university's research symposium.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC12-2024
Master of Science - Geography
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Garner Magnet High School
Garner, NC05-2020
Skills
- Coding (RStudio, Python)
- Microsoft
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multitasking and Organization
- Time Management
- Research Paper Writing
- Data Collection Processes
- Lab Experiments and Research
- Data Analysis & Visualization
- Social Media
- Customer service
- Reliability and punctuality
- Patience and composure
- Up-selling techniques
- Cash management
Timeline
RISE Undergraduate Research Scholar
North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University
08.2023 - Current
Scientific Research Intern (REU)
University Of Colorado Boulder ATOC
06.2023 - 08.2023
Starbucks Barista
Starbucks
10.2022 - 08.2025
Scientific Research Intern (REU)
Columbia University Lamont Doherty Earth Institute
06.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
05.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Garner Magnet High School
Master of Science - Geography
University of Georgia
Bachelors Degree - Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology
North Carolina A & T State University