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As a dedicated member of the university's climbing team, I specialize in bouldering—an intense and strategic form of climbing without ropes or harnesses, focusing on problem-solving and physical strength. Through teamwork and individual practice, I've developed skills in agility, endurance, and critical thinking, while also contributing to a supportive, collaborative community of climbers.

The Vice President of the International Student Association (ISA) serves as a key leader and supporter of the organization, working closely with the President to ensure the success of ISA's mission. This role involves overseeing the execution of events, managing team dynamics, and providing guidance to board members. The Vice President also plays a vital role in fostering inclusivity, representing ISA at campus and community events, and ensuring collaboration across departments and organizations. As a driving force behind strategic planning and day-to-day operations, the Vice President helps create impactful opportunities for cultural exchange and community engagement.

As a Barista at Neighbors Dog Park & Café, I do more than just whip up cappuccinos and cortados (which, by the way, are customer favorites!). Along with handling the café side, I also screen dogs for memberships and keep an eye on their behavior to make sure the park stays a fun and safe space for everyone. Whether it’s making a perfect espresso or noticing when a pup needs a little extra care, my day is a mix of coffee crafting and making sure both humans and dogs have a great time. I’m also trained in canine first aid, so I’m ready to jump in if any of our four-legged visitors need help!

St. Edward's University: Student Success Center (SSC)- Mentored first-year seminar students, facilitating their transition from high school to university life.- Supported professors as a teaching assistant in the classroom, enhancing the educational experience.- Delivered workshops on study strategies and life skills, equipping students with tools for success.- Conducted office hours for one-on-one student consultations, providing personalized guidance in academic scheduling, class registration, and effective professor communication. - Collaborated closely with success coaches, ensuring a cohesive support system; regularly referred students for additional support and kept coaches informed of students' progress. This synergy was well-received, with coaches often expressing gratitude and encouraging me to consider a future role as a success coach.

-Developing posts, graphics, and videos that align with the department's image and goals. -Responding to comments and messages, engaging with followers, and fostering an online community.- Monitoring and analyzing social media metrics to gauge performance and adapt strategies accordingly.

The Director of Community Outreach is responsible for fostering relationships between the International Student Association (ISA) and the broader campus and local community. This role focuses on promoting ISA's mission by organizing collaborative events, engaging with diverse student groups, and building partnerships with external organizations. The Director works to ensure ISA's initiatives emphasize inclusion, cultural exchange, and community impact, while creating opportunities for members to connect with and contribute to the community.

As a Childcare Teaching Assistant at the University of Texas at Austin, your primary role involves supervising and caring for children aged 0-5, both indoors and outdoors. This includes assisting with the implementation of lesson plans designed to stimulate intellectual and physical growth. Your assistance and specific location within a classroom may vary based on daily needs and requirements. To ensure the highest standards of care and education, you are required to attend mandatory training sessions throughout the year. These sessions are essential for professional development and to meet the necessary criteria for training and accreditation for the position. Additionally, you’re responsible for maintaining an environment that is consistently healthy, safe, and in line with all child licensing, health requirements, and quality care accreditation guidelines.

At Uchi, the Hostess plays a pivotal role in ensuring guests are immersed in an authentic Japanese dining experience. Mastery of the menu, which changes seasonally to reflect fresh offerings, especially the unique sauces, is essential. The Hostess must maintain a keen awareness of the dining room's pace, coordinating with the team for seamless table turnovers. Efficiently managing reservations, understanding guests' seating preferences, and communicating these nuances to the team is crucial. Building trust with guests, remaining actively engaged on the floor, and undertaking pre-shift preparations, such as ensuring the host stand is well-stocked and assisting with daily inventory. This role also encompasses collaboration with team members, creation of daily reports, and liaison with culinary staff to update menu changes on both the physical menus and the website.

Provide guidance and support to students concerning University resources, clubs, events, etc. Key Accomplishments: - Helped manage student engagement and facilitate daily check-in to various University events. - Communicate student needs and questions concerning specific organizations. -Participated in weekly team meetings to communicate overall students' concerns, needs, and upcoming university events. -Formulated and created LEAD presentations to teach University organizations different success strategies like Branding and Conflict Resolution.

Gave in-person academic instruction, and educational recreational time to two children throughout the Covid 19-Pandemic.Key Accomplishments :-Planned lesson plans to administer to students and keep them on track with assignments, as well as stimulate their ambition to learn. - Kept records of academic performance and applied this information to address areas of improvement for students - Integrated child psychology to mediate between conflict

Maintained children’s health and well-being by creating and providing healthy meals, and assisting with hygiene such as bathing, changing diapers, and potty training. Key Accomplishments: - Taught social skills (manners) to ensure social acceptability. -Perform satisfactory housekeeping and maintained a safe and healthy environment-Taught a toddler to swim, along with water safety lessons-Created learning games that improved children's shyness

Responsible for entering people’s homes and ensuring the proper care of their pets. I provided pets with primary animal care while clients were on vacation or traveling for business.Responsibilities & Tasks: - Daily routine duties like feeding, putting out fresh water, brushing pets, taking dogs on walks, cleaning litter boxes, etc.-Providing animals the proper medication for their individual needs.- Alert owners and managers concerning the health and living conditions of pets.

Greeted Guests upon arrival, informed Guests of their wait time, monitor a waiting list, enter Guest names into the computer system, show Guests to their table, and bid Guests farewell as they leave.- Arranged a successful large gathering, hosting approximately 100 guests by providing them with exceptional food and beverage services within a two-hour period.-Continuously commended for hard work and going the extra mile in providing customer services.-Helped dining room staff by setting and clearing tables; replenishing water; serving beverages and food.

Welcomed, and assisted customers with product questions, store layout as well as concerns in both English and Spanish. Managed customer transactions cash, card and check payments.Key Accomplishments: -My patience skills have been developed and refined throughout my exposure to different people at a high-traffic stores such as H-E-B. - Weekly commended by shift supervisors for excellent bilingual customer service. - Recognized for keeping the area clean and orderly

Researched alongside graduate-level students, crimes against migrants and added data to the Migrant Risk Databaseunder NDA-Data cleaning and and analysis -Read and help translate documents from Spanish to English.