PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Skilled Biological Scientist focused on biological and marine sciences.

Exceptional research skills with demonstrated success in study design and execution. Well-organized and enthusiastic with good communication and problem-solving skills.

WORK HISTORY

Sales Associate, 04/2023 - Current

Swahili Coast, Wilmington, NC

Lab Assistant, 01/2021 - 05/2023

UNCW Center For Marine Science, Wilmington, NC

Brand Associate, 11/2021 - 11/2022

Gap Inc, Wilmington, NC

Wilmington, NC 28403

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SKILLS

CIERA BENEFIELD

ANDRADE

Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

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Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

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Helped customers locate products and checked store systems for merchandise at other sites.

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Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.

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Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coins, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.

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Assisted with ordering supplies and equipment, calibrating instruments and preventive maintenance.

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• Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.

Maintained current knowledge of developments in technical instrumentation.

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Worked with invertebrates (scallops and shrimp) and vertebrates

(reptiles, amphibians, small mammals).

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Conducted field work such as water sampling, specimen collection, and environmental surveys.

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Demonstrated flexibility working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

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Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.

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• Equipment Maintenance

• Database Maintenance

• Excellent Lab Practices

• Research Proficiency

• Environmental Assessments

• Sampling Processes

• Specimen Collection

• Sample Testing

• Reviewing Test Results

• Environmental Conditions

• PCR and Gel Electrophoresis

Retail Sales Associate, 07/2020 - 08/2022

Marshalls, Jacksonville, NC

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 05/2023

University of North Carolina Wilmington - Wilmington

• Completed floorsets, filled floor, and rang up customers. Assisted with daily opening and closing tasks to maintain clean, neat, and professional store.

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Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.

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Processed cashier transactions quickly and accurately, driving brand loyalty programs.

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Assisted with development and implementation of organization brand strategy.

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Executed signage and markdown processes to meet productivity and pricing standards.

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Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

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Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

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Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.

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Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.

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Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.

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Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.

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Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.

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• Relevant Coursework: Biodiversity & Genetics

• Relevant Coursework: Herpetology & Invertebrate Zoology Relevant Coursework: Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy & Animals In Migration

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Relevant Coursework: Animal Physiology & Environmental Physiology

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Research Project: Rumble in the prawns: A conflict of interest between behavior modifying parasites

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Research Project: Understanding the impacts of an undescrived trematoe on the reproductive success of the bay scallop

(Argopecten irridians)

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• Professional Development: 2023 UNCW Spring Showcase Professional Development: 2023 UNCW Center for Marine Science Grad Poster session

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[2022-2023 Best Poster Presentation (Non-Honors)] Scholarship Recipient

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• Professional Development: 2023 Global Marine Science Summit CERTIFICATIONS

• Marine Mammal Pathogen Exposure Training - April 2023

• FrogWatch Training - March 2023

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