Gabriela M. Soto Rodríguez
San Juan
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
University Of Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews and synthesizing findings.
- Contributed to the development of research proposals, securing funding for critical projects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones.
- Streamlined data analysis processes for improved efficiency and accuracy in research results.
Data Analysis Assistant
Foundation For Puerto Rico
San Juan
12.2022 - 09.2023
- During my internship at Foundation for Puerto Rico, I conducted extensive research encompassing areas such as housing, placemaking, history, and trends, aimed at bolstering the organization's projects and initiatives.
- This led to having been a part of two published works, those being The State of Housing in Puerto Rico in collaboration with NALCAB (National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders and the Destino 191 Project.
- My role included collaborating closely with the research team to analyze collected data and extract valuable insights.
- Additionally, I actively contributed to preparing research reports and presentations by synthesizing findings, creating visual aids, and participating in the writing and editing process.
- Beyond research, I engaged in advocacy and outreach efforts, assisting in preparing materials, joining awareness campaigns, and collaborating with external partners to disseminate research findings effectively.
Finance Assistant
Bettina Cosmetics Inc.
Dorado, Puerto Rico
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress using SAP Business One, SPS Commerce and True Commerce Foundry.
- Reduced discrepancies in accounts receivable by closely monitoring customer payments and following up on overdue balances.
- Responsibilities also included scanning and archiving documents to maintain essential organizational records. As well as provide assistance in the development of SOPs.
Data Entry Office Assistant
AZC Metropolitan Distributors
Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
03.2021 - 08.2021
- As a data entry clerk, I efficiently managed various tasks including creating invoices using Fishbowl, coordinating billing communications via email, scheduling meetings and providing information about company products and operations
- I also organized documents to streamline workflow and maintained an organized database for essential records.
Education
MA - Urban and City Planning
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
San Juan, Puerto Rico06.2025
BA - History
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus
11.2021
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Team Collaboration
- Research Ethics
- Data Collection
- Research and content analysis
- ArcGIS Pro General Knowledge
Certification
- Administration of Federal Funds, División de Educación Continua y Estudios Profesionales, UPR-RP, Online Course, 2023
- Federal Proposal Development and Funding Seeking, División de Educación Continua y Estudios Profesionales, UPR-RP, Online Course, 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Assistant
University Of Puerto Rico
01.2024 - Current
Data Analysis Assistant
Foundation For Puerto Rico
12.2022 - 09.2023
Finance Assistant
Bettina Cosmetics Inc.
02.2022 - 07.2022
Data Entry Office Assistant
AZC Metropolitan Distributors
03.2021 - 08.2021
MA - Urban and City Planning
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
BA - History
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus