Veronica Asaro
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
My name is Veronica Asaro, I am from Los Feliz, CA. I am 24 years old pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. After completing my fourth year I have another four in medical school. I will be taking two gap years to gain research experience. My goal is to become a forensic psychiatrist as it is my passion to study the intersection of mental health and criminology. My areas of interest include Bayesian statistical analysis, theory of psychopathy, suicide prevention, addiction medicine, drug interactions. Through my work as a volunteer at the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic, I have solidified my passion and desire to pursue a degree in medicine.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Mels Drive In
10.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated efficient multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to needs needs of customers.
- Worked with Toast, POS system used to place orders, manage bills, sell retail items, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient service.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed opening and closing duties, sidework, and cleaning, ensuring dining area was prepared and kept sanitary for seamless service transitions.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Managed whole restaurant at once as only server working
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Waitress
House of Pies
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Welcoming patrons and seating guests
- Took orders with allergies and dietary restrictions in mind
- Made salads and desserts
- Manages 10+ tables at once
- Handled espresso machine coffee drinks and blender for milkshakes
- Ran food
- Bussed tables
- Washed dishes and appliances
- Cleaned restaurant after every shift and completing all required side work
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Accountant/Office Manager
2022 KC Agricultural Distribution
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Hired to dispatch online sales and correspond with customers regarding any dissatisfaction with their orders
- Promoted to manager of warehouse of distribution that overlooked sales in Northern, Central and Southern California
- Coordinated drivers for product pick up and drop offs
- Hired and interviewing new employees
- Managed 20+ employees at a time
- Hired managers to overlook performance of employees on a regional level
- Created invoices and billed clients
- Ran payroll for every employee in company, as well as coordinating bank drops and paying owner of company biweekly
- Creative director for digital media produced
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Stylist Assistant
Maeve Reilly
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported the head stylist in executing event-specific looks for The Grammy's, street style, photoshoots, weddings, concerts, and other special occasions by providing expert assistance in garment selection and fitting.
- Assisted in sample trafficking
- Stylist pulls
- Shopping
- Organizing showroom
VIP/PR Intern
Karla Otto Ltd.
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Tracking clothes through fashion GPS
- Sample trafficking
- Stylist pulls
- Managing 20+ appointments weekly
- Event planning
- Gathering press clippings
- Creating look books
- Organizing events by creating guest lists (face books)
- Barcoding
- Organizing showroom.
- Gained valuable experience working within this specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Hostess/Events
Cafe Stella
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Welcoming patrons
- Handling private parties and large reservations via email
- Managing reservation book
- Resolved any discrepancies between patrons and employees
- Editing menus
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by providing personalized service and attention to special requests or preferences.
Sales Associate
Brandy Melville
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Visuals and product placement, focused on how store was arranged each day with specific seasonal themes
- Product research which involved tracking trends in fashion and sharing findings with design team
- Worked at cash register
- Handled go backs
- Monitored and kept tidy fitting rooms
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
BA - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles06.2024
AA - Psychology
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica05.2022
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School
Los Angeles05.2017
Skills
- Programming: CoCalc/MATLAB, Python, Jamovi, R
- Editing: Final-Cut pro
- Illustrating: PowerPoint, Photoshop
- Cash Handling
- Guest Engagement
- Foreign language proficiency (Italian and Spanish)
Research
Undergraduate Research Consortium in Functional Genomics (URCFG), University of California, Los Angeles, 2022- present, Dr. Carrie Spratford, Undergraduate research scientist, Drosophila genetics and husbandry, Study the effect of non-autonomous oncogene expression on Drosophila hematopoiesis, Intricate tissue dissection, Fluorescent microscopy, Image processing, Collecting, processing, and quantifying raw data
Community Service
- Hollywood-Sunset Free Clinic, Los Angeles, CA, 07/2022-present, Undergraduate Volunteer, Patient Intake- checking vitals, filling out intake forms with patients, Answering phone at the front desk, Shadowing doctors, nurses and physical therapists, Organizing medical files, Cleaning rooms after patient visits
- Dr. Dennis Dasher MD, Los Angeles, CA, 03/2023-04/2023, Scribe, Shadowing Dennis as he sees patients, Taking notes for Dennis and for myself, Meet with Dennis before and after each patient visit to discuss the patient
Honors And Awards
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society (2020)
- Dean's List 5 consecutive semesters (2020-2021)
- Self-Directed Learning Award in Cognitive Psychology (2024)
References
- Victor Velasquez, Medical Assistant, Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic, 3324 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, (323) 660-2400
- Lisa Junghahn, Junghahn_lisa@smc.edu, (856) 655-4552
- Lillian Wong, NP, 1232 Hooper Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90021, (626) 315-2379
Timeline
Server
Mels Drive In
10.2023 - Current
Accountant/Office Manager
2022 KC Agricultural Distribution
06.2020 - 07.2022
Waitress
House of Pies
01.2020 - 01.2023
Stylist Assistant
Maeve Reilly
11.2019 - 12.2019
VIP/PR Intern
Karla Otto Ltd.
06.2019 - 09.2019
Hostess/Events
Cafe Stella
07.2017 - 07.2019
Sales Associate
Brandy Melville
10.2016 - 04.2017
BA - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
AA - Psychology
Santa Monica College
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School
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