Research Assistant

SARA ABRAHA

admqel@r.postjobfree.com

**** *** ****** **., ***. 207 • Austin, TX 78705 • 469-***-**** EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Human Development & Family Sciences 2018-2022 Minor: EDP (Educational Psychology)

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Kim Project SEED Internship – Undergraduate Research Assistant; Austin, TX December 2019- December 2020

• Currently working as an English Speaking RA to Dr. Kim's research on the effects Mexican children who translate between English and Spanish for their parents face

Steve Hicks School of Social Work- Research Assistant to Dr. Vohra-Gupta; Austin, TX January 2019 – December 2019

• Work closely under Dr. Vohra-Gupta to assist her on her numerous research projects in the Austin community Best Buy – Customer Service Specialist; Dallas, TX July 2019 – July 2020

• Trained and worked under the customer service department dealing with the front checkout and any customer service areas The Union on Campus University of Austin- Student Supervisor role; Austin, TX September 2020- Present

• Supervise the freshman and sophomore students working as cashiers at the Underground an uphold all the daily tasks that need to be completed by the students and myself.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

FRI Biodiversity – UT Freshman Research Initiative Fall 2018- June 2019

• Conducted a semester-long research on the ecological effect of invasive fire ants and presented work at the end

• Did hands on field research and gained insight on the process of conducting research with a group CNS Inventors Program- Member of Program Fall 2018- Fall 2019

• Engage in a systems approach to entrepreneurial design and development

• Gain experience working in multi-functional teams and collaborating across disciplines LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

BHPO – (Black Health Professional Occupations) Fundraising Chair Member Fall 2018 - Present

• An organization that guides African American students on the path towards a field in healthcare

• Helped with the numerous fundraising events such as selling cinnamon roll waffles every week and taken part of the McGovern’s Medical School fair and numerous volunteering projects ULN – University Leadership Network Scholar Fall 2018 - Present

• Professional development and scholar group which assists with leadership and academic success

• Participated in two internships catered to my major within this scholar group TIP Scholar – CNS Scholar Active Member July 2018 - Present

• Career development and success for students in CNS

• A small academic community in CNS to promote academic excellence FLI- (Fearless Leadership Institute) with Thais Bass-Moore Active Member Fall 2018-Present

• An academic, professional and personal development initiative for African American women

• Learned about personal finance budgeting, career development, and personal improvement in college ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer Skills: Basic Computer Literacy, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint Certifications: CPR Certified

Languages: Fluent in English, Tigrinya and Amharic Interests: Science, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Research, Volunteering Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions

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