Zuni Smiling Perez
Providence, RI ****.*.*****@*****.*** 401-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/zuni-perez/ EDUCATION:
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
● B.S in Chemistry, B.S in Chemical Engineering
Presidential Scholarship
URI Honors Program
Finalist for 2024 URI RISE-UP Innovation Challenge May, 2028
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Student Assistant, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
● Organized and helped set up events with 200+ people such as Commencement
● Worked closely with university management officials such as the President’s office
Sept.2024-Present.
Performer, Grupo Arcoiris, Providence RI
● Assisted in managing those younger than 14 in dance
● Performed in high level events for the Providence hispanic community such as the Dominican Festival
● Received a citizen citation in Cultural Impact by the 2024 Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island
May 2023-Present
Performer, Palisades HS Dance Company, Charlotte, NC
● Assisted with the organization of school-wide concerts
● Performed at high level events such as Charlotte Shout Sept.2023-May 2024
Freelance Performer, Hana-Ya, Providence, RI
● Managed finances for performers of Hana-Ya
● Performed at Classical’s Sakura Festival (2023), RINI Open Stage Night (2023), RINI Wellness Fair Event (2023)
Sept.2022-May 2023
SKILLS:
Language Skills: Spanish (native fluency), Japanese (basic conversational)