Amanda Garza
**** ** ***** **. ***********, Texas="" "[State]" TexasTexas \*
MERGEFORMATTexas 78520
Phone: 956-***-**** Fax: 956-***-**** E-Mail: ablmri@r.postjobfree.com
Education
University of Texas at Brownsville
June 2007-Present
Major: Biology Pre-med
Expected Graduation Date: May 2011
James Pace High School
August 2003-May 2007
Graduated with Honors
Work Experience
University of Texas at Brownsville
June 2009- Present
Campus Recreation
Secretary
. I perform various office functions including data entry, staff
assistance, document
preparation, and other tasks as may be assigned by supervisor.
. Assist students with administrative issues concerning the
Department of Recreation.
Best Buy
November 2007-June 2009
Home Theater Specialist
. Provided quality care to customers.
. Worked with coworkers to increase productivity and profitability
for our department.
Home Depot April
2006-August 2007
Cashier
. Performed efficient and safe financial transactions.
. Worked with other cashiers and management to implement
effective check out procedures
for customers.
Relevant Experience
Research in Microbiology, University of Texas at Brownsville
December 2009-Present
Student Researcher
. Conduct research under the supervision of Dr. Michael W. Lehker.
My research is
centered on the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis and how it
utilizes iron for growth and reproduction.
Dr Fili Talamantez, Chiropractor and Neurology
January 2007-May 2007
Internship
. I shadowed Dr. Fili Talamentez at his office and assisted his medical
assistant in providing
care to patients.
Valle Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville
January 2006- May 2006
Internship
. Obtained an invaluable experience shadowing physicians by both
observing their practice
and gaining a deeper understanding of medical practices.
Extracurricular and Volunteer Involvement
Emergency Medical Sciences
August 2008- Present
Active Club Member
Kids at the Movies with Emergency Medical Service
. The program allows students to participate with disabled
children. Part of the program is
to take the children to a movie during the Christmas season; I
dressed as Mrs. Claus.
Mixed Martial Arts Events
. Served on standby for participants in case of medical emergency.
Relay for Life
April 2009
. Participated in run to promote awareness for cancer.
Life Guard with Xtreme Missions Youth Program at Livingway Family
Church Summer 2009
Health Occupation Students of America
August 2005-May 2007
Club Member