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Valeria Aponte

Miami

Summary

Self-motivated and highly experienced in guest services. Pleasant personality coupled with talents in customer relations, teamwork, and problem-solving. Outgoing when greeting and communicating with others to maintain a positive atmosphere, while simultaneously being determined in a professional setting to support ongoing research projects.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Florida
11.2023 - 08.2025
  • Conducted primary and secondary research in behavioral ecology to identify relevant information for ongoing project development.
  • Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
  • Assisted in data collection and analysis using statistical software, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Guest Experience Team Member

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Greeted guests in a friendly and professional manner
  • Worked collaboratively with other departments to ensure smooth operations.
  • Promoted high level of guest satisfaction through genuine, enthusiastic and friendly interactions.

Shift Manager

Party City
08.2021 - 11.2022
  • Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational standards.
  • Monitored inventory levels, initiating orders to maintain stock availability.
  • Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.

Volunteer Coordinator

Miami-Dade Animal Shelter
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Compiled reports on volunteer activities and accomplishments.
  • Assisted with the maintenance of kennels, walked dogs on an hourly basis and helped visitors with any information in regards to adoption
  • Developed educational materials related to topics like diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
08-2025

Associate of Arts - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
07-2023

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Field Research
  • Organizing Fundraising Activities
  • Attention to detail
  • Networking
  • Problem-solving
  • Project Coordination
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List throughout all of Undergraduate.
  • Awarded American Dream Scholarship
  • Graduated From Miami-Dade College with the Highest Honors of a 3.9 GPA

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Florida
11.2023 - 08.2025

Guest Experience Team Member

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
07.2023 - 08.2023

Shift Manager

Party City
08.2021 - 11.2022

Volunteer Coordinator

Miami-Dade Animal Shelter
01.2019 - 01.2021

Associate of Arts - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Miami Dade College

Bachelor of Science - Zoology

University of Florida

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