Paula G. Ongay Ruiz
Winter Garden
Summary
A highly motivated pre-med student with desire to take on new challenges and learning experiences with consistent and organized practices. An energetic individual with compassionate nature and drive to serve local community with strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Reliable team player committed to quickly learning new concepts and skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Mansfield Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
Storrs
01.2024 - Current
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
Shop Seller, Cashier, Floor Worker
TicTac Boutique
Camuy
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
- Organized store shelves to keep merchandise organized and easy to locate.
- Performed cashier duties such as processing payments, issuing receipts, and handling returns.
- Assisted in the development of promotional materials for displays.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries.
- Created attractive window displays to attract potential customers into the store.
- Developed a thorough knowledge of products in order to answer questions from customers accurately.
- Processed online orders efficiently and ensured timely delivery of items ordered through e-commerce platform.
- Handled customer complaints professionally and courteously.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures according to company policies.
- Adhered strictly to cash handling procedures when dealing with monetary transactions.
- Maintained work area organization and cleanliness to uphold production levels and safety standards.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
Member
University of Rochester- Pre College Program
Rochester
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided me an insight on mastering college-level study skills
- Developed my critical thinking and communication skills.
- Experienced and got my hands into real life medical simulations.
- Provided me an insight into the medical field, and what it takes to study medicine.
Floor Worker, Gift Wrapper
Farmacia Boriquen
Camuy
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted customers with product selection, loading items onto carts, and answering questions.
- Suggested additional items such as cards or tags to enhance customer's purchases.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate materials for special occasions or holidays.
- Operated cash register to process customer purchases.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance as needed.
- Greeted customers and assisted with gift wrapping selection decisions.
- Cut, folded, and taped wrapping paper to create unique gift packages.
- Tied bows, ribbons, and other decorations onto gifts for added flair.
- Inspected flooring for damage and reported any issues to supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Neurobiology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2027
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Driven Work Ethic
- Community Outreach
- Following Directions
- Organized And Efficient
- Active Listening
- Deadline Adherence
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation and Report
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for First-Year Students member.
- PuRSA (Puerto Rican Student Association) Event Coordinator.
- MEDLIFE: Service Chair/SLT Officer
- Skinning Club member, skin and prepare specimens for the BRC Specimens Collection at the University of Connecticut.
- MAPS (Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students) member.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer
Mansfield Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2024 - Current
Shop Seller, Cashier, Floor Worker
TicTac Boutique
05.2023 - 07.2023
Member
University of Rochester- Pre College Program
07.2022 - 08.2022
Floor Worker, Gift Wrapper
Farmacia Boriquen
11.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Neurobiology
University of Connecticut
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