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Yared Alem

Dallas,Texas

Summary

As a highly motivated and dependable student, I am eagerly pursuing my Chemical Engineering degree at the University of Texas at Austin. My passion for personal growth and active involvement in various student activities further highlight my dedication to self-improvement and the educational community. I am now seeking the opportunity to expand my knowledge and expertise while making a meaningful contribution as a committed student during the upcoming fall 2024 academic year. This commitment reflects my strong desire to excel in a challenging and inspiring academic environment, and I look forward to the prospect of furthering my education and personal development at UT Austin.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

4th grade mentor

Academy 4
09.2023 - Current
  • Served as a role model and provided mentorship to my mentee
  • Offering guidance on personal issues, school life, and life skills
  • One-on-one or group tutoring sessions to help my mentee improve their academic performance and understanding of subjects
  • Provided emotional support and a safe space for my mentee to discuss personal issues or challenges they may be facing
  • Mentors track students' progress and provide feedback on their development, both academically and personally

Deacon

DBHT Holy Trinity
08.2018 - Current
  • Created a safe environment for youth to express their opinions and beliefs
  • Provided guidance to teens on how to apply Christian values to everyday life
  • Organized events that fostered spiritual growth among participants
  • Developed educational materials, such as Bible study guides, for use by the church's youth ministry
  • Encouraged team building exercises within the church's youth ministry program
  • Attended annual conferences and other events related to youth ministry development
  • Led weekly devotions during meetings with an emphasis on prayerful reflection

Research Assistant

Genetu Alem
05.2024 - 07.2024

Maintaining Equipment: Calibrating and maintaining laboratory or field equipment.
Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving technical issues in the research process.
Training: Assisting in training new lab members or other research assistants in specific techniques or protocols.

Student Volunteer

NETWORK of Community Ministries
01.2020 - 04.2024
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Front End Associate

Popeyes
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with price checks, returns, and exchanges, adhering to store policies and procedures
  • Worked collaboratively with a team of front-end associates to achieve daily customer service and efficiency goals
  • Managed busy periods, such as weekends and holidays, by remaining calm under pressure and resolving customer issues promptly
  • Assisted customers with locating specific products, checking inventory, and addressing any concerns or complaints
  • Scanned and bagged merchandise quickly, maintaining a focus on the customer experience to minimize wait times

Customer Sales Representative

Kroger
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers, answering product-related questions, and helping them find the right products
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily and weekly sales goals and quotas
  • Participated in store floor sets and visual merchandising, ensuring that products were displayed attractively and promoting sales
  • Recognized for consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets and receiving positive feedback from customers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
12-2028

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Dallas College
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Richardson High School
05.2024

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Patient Care
  • Customer service
  • Vitals Monitoring
  • Machine operation
  • CPR
  • Cash register accounting
  • Website developer
  • Installations
  • Architectural design
  • Hardware Installation
  • EKG Certified
  • Debugging
  • Autodesk
  • Patient Assessments
  • Website Design

Activities

  • HOSA 2022 - present (Service Lead)
  • AVID student (Advancement Via Individual Determination) 2020-present
  • Network of Community Volunteer HS Group (Founder/President)
  • Habesha Student Association 2019 - present
  • Avid Club 2022 - present
  • ESports Club 2022 - present
  • National Honor Society 2021 - present
  • Mu Alpha Theta 2022 - present
  • BETA club 2022 - present
  • OTYD Youth Group 2019- present
  • Texas Sea 2024 - present
  • NSBE 2024 - present

References

References available upon request.

Languages

Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Research Assistant

Genetu Alem
05.2024 - 07.2024

4th grade mentor

Academy 4
09.2023 - Current

Front End Associate

Popeyes
06.2023 - 08.2023

Customer Sales Representative

Kroger
06.2022 - 08.2022

Student Volunteer

NETWORK of Community Ministries
01.2020 - 04.2024

Deacon

DBHT Holy Trinity
08.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of Texas At Austin

Associate of Science - Vocational Nursing

Dallas College

High School Diploma -

Richardson High School
Yared Alem