Service Assistant Customer

Katya Beltran

**** ****** ***** **, *** ****, College Park MD, 20740

********@*****.*** 240-***-****

SUMMARY

Dedicated senior pursuing a Dual-Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Criminology and Criminal Justice. A passionate and detail-oriented employee seeking a job as a bottle girl to make money to pay for masters degree. Always willing to learn, proficient leadership skills, and works well with others.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland, College Park August 2019 – May 2023

BS in Chemistry, BA in Criminology GPA: 3.74

Honors Humanities College

WORK EXPERIENCE

City Winery, Washington, DC September 2022-December 2022

Service Assistant

Provided a clean and pleasant dining experience by clearing, sanitizing, and resetting tables, and ensuring all areas are well-stocked and tidy.

Provided waitstaff and bartenders and guest hospitality.

Ensure polished and clean presentation of all areas.

Performed opening and closing duties including set-up, maintenance, and breakdown of the area.

The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education, Willow Grove, PA May 2022-August 2022

Forensic Toxicology Mentor

Received lectures in concepts and hands-on lab experience four weeks before students arrived

Spiked goat blood and urine with Ketamine, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine to prepare case samples for the students

Ran preliminary tests on the immunoassay (ELISA), extracted drugs from blood using LLE and SPE, and ran confirmatory tests on LCMS and GCMS

Taught, forensic toxicology, to 12 high school students in a 7-week program where three groups of four students work on three different cases. One week is spent in the classroom, covering the following topics: Lab Equipment and Instrumentation, LCMS, Forensic Toxicology, Calibration Curves, Extraction Techniques, ELISA, Headspace Analysis, Case Review, Effective Presentations and Intro to Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology. The next 6 weeks are spent running preliminary and confirmatory tests in the laboratory on evidence for each case.

Orientation Advisor January 2021-January 2022

Representative of the University and mentor to students

Led groups of incoming students during their Orientation

Helped students build their upcoming schedule and register for classes

Acted as a resource for incoming students in order to better their transition into college

Worked with students, family members, and faculty throughout the year

Health Ambassador September 2020-December 2020

Student Ambassador

Made sure everyone was being safe wearing masks entering school buildings

Provided support or answered questions any students asked

Gained knowledge on public health practices and informed other students

McDonalds June 2020-September 2020

Crew worker

Learned how to deal with difficult customers and refusing service if they were not wearing a mask due to COVID-19

Maintained consistent attendance and punctuality

Developed more awareness for responsibilities in handling paychecks and savings

Starbucks June 2019-December 2019

Barista

Collaborated with team members while also able to work independently

Elevated customer loyalty by using strong leadership and active listening abilities

Achieved goals for professional development, including customer service

Maintained a clean workspace and studied the drink menu

Lifted heavy boxes and organized the store

UMD EXPERIENCE

Gutierrez Research Group, College Park, MD June 2020-Present

Research Assistant

Investigated the mechanism of Nickel Catalyzed C-H Arylation using the computational software package Gaussian under the mentorship of a graduate student

Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Fraternity, College Park, MD Spring 2021-Spring 2022

President

Presided over weekly chapter meetings, oversaw all fraternal activities, budget and bank account

Responsible for overseeing the duties of officers and other brothers to benefit the

operation of the chapter

Kept consistent contact with the National branch and collegiate chapters and professional groups

Managed conflict resolution between brothers and made decisions regarding all fraternal matters

Historian September 2019-Spring 2021

Racial Diversity Steering and Inclusion Committee September 2020-Current

Represented undergraduate students among professors, faculty, and graduate students

Developed data-driven policies to increase our diversity and a more inclusive environment

Attended and spoke to high school students at Duval High School

SKILLS

Professional Skills: Time management, Organizational Skills, Fast Learner, Instrument maintenance for GCMS/LCMS, Chemdraw, Gaussview, Website Building, MATLAB, SPSS

Instrumentation: ELISA, GCMS, LCMS/MS, Spectroscopy, Titration, Calorimetry, Reflux, HS-GC, UPLC, LC/QTOF, UV-Vis, and Recrystallization

Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish

Software: Proficient in Chemdraw, Microsoft Office, Gauss View, Gaussian, MATLAB, Weebly

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Recipient of the Bernice Dorren Stewart Outstanding Female Scientist Award 2021

SMART Scholarship Semi-Finalist 2021

Dean’s List Spring 2020, Spring 2021

Acceptance into competitive AEOP Reap program at Morgan State University (unable to attend)

ORGANIZATIONS

Member of Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Professional Fraternity

Selected Member of the Racial Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee

Member of the Honors College Student Leadership Committee

Member of the FBI Collegiate Program at UMD

PERSONAL LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katya-beltran-066518134

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