Vanessa Lopez-Garcia
Lawrenceville,Georgia
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
02.2023 - Current
- Contributed to an 80% increase in sales through effective customer service and upselling techniques
- Volunteered for additional shifts during peak times to support staffing needs
- Mentored around 15 new hires and shared best practices in customer service and sales
- Maintained clean, visually appealing displays to improve customer engagement and merchandise visibility
Front of House Trainer
Chipotle Mexican Grill
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Led shift operations without management, delegated tasks, and maintained service flow under pressure
- Improved team communication and problem-solving in a fast-paced, diverse work environment
- Facilitated collaboration between front- and back-of-house teams to ensure service efficiency
- Managed to thrive in both independent and teamwork setting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Georgia State
Atlanta, GA05.2025
Skills
- Research literacy – interpreting academic and scientific studies
- Quantitative & qualitative methods – especially useful if you've taken stats, research methods, or evaluation courses
- Program planning and evaluation (eg, logic models, needs assessments)
- Health equity and social determinants of health
- Understanding of health disparities and vulnerable populations
Accomplishments
- Accepted into 4+1 BSPH/MPH Accelerated Program
- Dean’s List and President’s List honoree
- Certificate of Appreciation, MeTa Series 14, Georgia State University
Projects
- Measles Prevention & Lung Cancer Research: Investigated epidemiological trends and public health responses for measles outbreaks and chronic lung disease.
- Health Equity Presentation (Cairo, Egypt): Co-created a multimedia presentation exploring the intersection of environmental waste and social justice.
- NHANES Data Analysis: Applied statistical methods to analyze associations between congestive heart failure and marijuana use among U.S. adults 20+.
- PhotoVoice Community Health Project: Used visual storytelling to represent public health concerns from community perspectives.
Volunteer work
Atlanta Hospitality House (1 year)
- Assisted with household tasks to create a safe and welcoming environment for guests
- Supported logistical needs for families arriving and departing
- Demonstrated reliability and commitment by regularly covering additional shifts
MeTa Series Public Health Event, GSU (2 years)
- Helped organize event logistics including setup and registration
- Participated in planning meetings and supported food service during events
MedShare (1 event)
- Categorized and organized medical supplies for redistribution
- Collaborated with other volunteers in an efficient assembly-line system
Timeline
Sales Associate
The Home Depot
02.2023 - Current
Front of House Trainer
Chipotle Mexican Grill
07.2019 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Georgia State
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