Zoraya Tafurth Diaz
Crosby,TX
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experiences include office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognizing for exemplary customer services and team collaboration.
Passionate professional with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Organized and driven with impressive list of achievements and history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize student experience and academic journey.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Adjunct Professor
University of Houston Clear Lake
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Applying laboratory skills (sample testing, agar preparation, proper sample labeling, data collection, data analysis, data calculation), and knowledge of Molecular Genetics Laboratory and Cell Biology.
- Implemented different teaching methods for diverse student populations.
- Developed quizzes, exams, and assignments to measure student progress and comprehension.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Delivered hands-on presentations and lectures to complement course concepts and explain experiment requirements.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conductive to individual and small group needs.
- Monitored safety practices and cleaning procedures in laboratory to minimize sample compromise.
- Maintained school-wide culture respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
Optical Store Manager
IZ Optical Express
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired staff to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activities reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise concerning production, pricing, and sales.
- Mitigating business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Houston Community College
Houston, TX 01.2025 - 08.2025
Master of Science - Molecular Biotechnology
University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science - Pre-health/Physiology
University of Houston Clear Lake
Associate of Applied Science - Vision Care
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX 01.2011 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Biology
San Jacinto College
Pasadena, TX 05.2012 - 12.2013
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Data Analysis
- Supervision & leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Management
- Calibrating lab equipment
- Growing bacteria and fungi
- Preparing cultures of E coli
- Prepare protocols for DNA/RNA extraction
- Protein purification
- Computer software (Excel, Power Point, Word)
- Laboratory techniques
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
- Subject matter expertise
- Student engagement
- Grading and evaluation
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum creation
- Classroom oversight
- Course planning
- Technology integration
- Online teaching
- In-class lectures
- Faculty communication
- Expertise in Molecular Genetics laboratory
- Expertise in Biotechnology
- Expertise in Biology I (major and non-major)
- Expertise in Microbiology I
References
- Martha Consuelo Ariza, PhD, Biotechnology Instructor, University of Houston-Clear, 210.601.4787
- Isai R Castillo, Business operations, IZ Optical Express, 832.284.2916
Leadership Experience
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines, while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Excellent organizational skills.
Communication Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, fluent in Spanish.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
Houston Community College
01.2025 - 08.2025
Adjunct Professor
University of Houston Clear Lake
01.2016 - 01.2022
Optical Store Manager
IZ Optical Express
01.2015 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Biology
San Jacinto College
05.2012 - 12.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Vision Care
San Jacinto College
01.2011 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Molecular Biotechnology
University of Houston Clear Lake
Bachelor of Science - Pre-health/Physiology
University of Houston Clear Lake