Gretel Toloza-Alvarez
**** *** ******, ***. ****, Huntington, WV 25703
Phone: 304-***-****
E-mail: ************@********.***
Education
Marshall University Huntington, WV
Bachelor of Science in Health Science May 2, 2020, Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Master of Healthcare Administration August 2020
Work Experience
Intercultural Affairs Office/VP Office, Marshall University January 2018 to Present
Work-Study/Graduate Assistance
Strive to connect, engage, and inspire Marshall University students through a creative array of progressive educational programs and experiences that will promote academic success, building of a diverse community of respect, learning and inclusion.
Graduate Students will assist in general office duties and assist the Assoc. V.P. and Office Manager in a multitude of Intercultural Affairs related project planning, operations, outcome assessments, web site work, marketing/promotions, project budgeting, and student problem solving.
Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, and personal computers.
Research Assistant of Dr. Wei Li, WV August 2019 to Present
Supervise, breed, ween, genotype, and check the vitals of our mice.
Researched how Thymidine Phosphorylase is Essential for the Development of Obesity.
Western Blot assay, PCR, Mice work, Data analysis, Inventory keeper.
Internship
Summer Undergraduate Student Research Program Supported by AHA Summer 2018,2019
Practiced and learned various research techniques: Western Blot, Plate readers, Gels, Sectioning paraffin embedded tissues, Homogenizing tissues, Protein assays, harvesting organs, PCR, Inventory, collect and analyze data,
Presented findings at the West Virginia Summer Research Symposium in Morgantown, WV and at Marshall University.
Honors
Miss Ebony Ball 2020
CDC Training Certificate on PCR and Real- Time PCR September 2019
Marshall University Diversity Award, April 2019
Woman of Color Award, March the 5th 2019
Establishment of the Intercultural Hispanic Organization Award, September 2018
Recognition in Radiation Safety Training Certificate, June 2018
Spirit of Excellence Award by the Division of Student Affairs, April 2018
Marshall University Dean’s List, Fall 2016-Spring 2017
The National Society of Leadership and Success Certification, December 2017
Marshall University New Member of the Year, Student Affairs, April 2017
Skills
More than 2 years on retail experience
IACU and CITI training
Organizing, planning and managing events and programs.
High energy and enthusiastic; excel in challenges and competitive environments
Strong work ethic; highly motivated; can effectively handle high pressure situations
Quick learner; hard working and reliable; very creative; problem-solver.
Kinesthetic and visual learner,
Fluently in Spanish
Basic computer skills; experience using scanning technology
Experience receiving and processing confidential information in ways that assure the highest standards of privacy are maintained by the HIPPA laws.
Activities
Participate in Jewish National Fund’s Caravan for Democracy Student Leadership Mission to Israel. December 26, 2019– January 5, 2020
Research Volunteer on Marshall University Biotechnology Building Spring 2019
Ambassador of Social Change 2019-2020
Info Human Potential Conference in Washington, DC, September 2018
Guest Speaker at U.S Army Corps of Engineers for the National Hispanic Heritage Month September 24, 2018
Secretary of Diversity & Inclusion of the Student Government Association August 20, 2018 to present
Experience in setting and achieving goals, receiving coaching, coaching others, and holding others accountable to commitments
Participated in peer-based leadership development teams 2018-2020
Success Networking Teams
One of the Speakers for a Cultural Panel Discussion: Building Community through Activism & The Arts October 4, 2017
Speaker Events: Participated in seminars led by celebrities and best-selling authors on topics such as leadership, time management, and goal setting. October 2017-December 2017
Leadership Training Day: Trained in leadership and success skills via an introspective and interactive training session September 2017-December 2017
Peer Mentor August 2017- October 2018
Member of the National Society of leadership and Success August 2017- present
Model of PASA Fashion Show at Marshall University 2017,2019
President of the Intercultural Hispanic Organization September 2016- 2020
Established and founded the Intercultural Hispanic Organization at Marshall University September 25, 2016
Graduate of Pharmacy Technician December 2015
Rotations as a Pharmacy Technician in Thomas Memorial Hospital, CAMC General Hospital, Impatient and outpatient. September – December 2015