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Ziah Booker

Chicago,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated student and employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills with a passion for art and creativity. Great at working effectively, providing excellence customer service, and quickly learning new skills. Values communication, team work, and a positive work environment. Interested in customer service roles in food/drink, retail, and art spaces.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Crew Member

Five Guys
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.

Part Time Sales Associate

Parachute Home
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.

Cancer Research Intern- Intensive

OHSU
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Ten week mentored training program in cancer research with intensive research experience in a cancer research laboratory focused on cancer genetic screening
  • Worked with the Community Outreach and Research Engagement (CORE) team in a dry lab putting together salivary sample kits mailed to thousands of participants used to screen for personal risk of cancer.
  • Developed events and strategies to recruit Black people in Oregon to participate in the Pathfinder 2 cancer early detection research study.
  • Served as a social media strategist and implemented social media analytics to support targeted recruitment.
  • Developed scheduled release of educational content for using the Agorapulse platform to educate the public on cancer screenings, cancer statistics, and the importance of cancer early detection.
  • Culminated in presentation of a research poster that synthesizes cancer research for new audiences.

Cashier

New Seasons Market
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.

Retail Floor's Associate

Home Goods- TJX
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Greeted each and every customer warmly upon entrance to fitting room area.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by setting and maintaining standards for sales floor and fitting rooms.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.

Cancer Research Intern

OHSU
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Ten week mentored training program in cancer research. Included shadowing opportunities in cancer clinical care, public health, outreach, and research laboratory settings.
  • Culminated in a community research project that summarized a cancer issue impacting the community.

Crew Member

BURGERVILLE USA
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
  • Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
  • Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
  • Drove team success by quickly completing assigned tasks.
  • Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Fashion Studies Minor

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2026

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Current Trends
  • Active Listening
  • People Skills
  • Research
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Communication
  • Graphic Arts Design
  • Creative Arts

Certification

CITI, etc.

Responsible Conduct of Research for All

Responsible Conduct of Research for Human Subjects (June 2022)

Timeline

Crew Member

Five Guys
06.2023 - 08.2023

Part Time Sales Associate

Parachute Home
02.2023 - 05.2023

Cancer Research Intern- Intensive

OHSU
06.2022 - 08.2022

Cashier

New Seasons Market
03.2022 - 06.2022

Retail Floor's Associate

Home Goods- TJX
10.2021 - 03.2022

Cancer Research Intern

OHSU
06.2021 - 08.2021

Crew Member

BURGERVILLE USA
07.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Fashion Studies Minor

Columbia College Chicago

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