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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
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
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.
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
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 Rico
06.2025

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
Gabriela M. Soto Rodríguez