Victoria Cardenas
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
I am a recent graduate with a degree in Zoology, excited and eager to apply knowledge and skills I gained during the course of my education. My academic background provided me with a comprehensive understanding of zoological/biological concepts, which I further developed through hands-on internships and research projects. I am a dedicated individual with a strong passion for biology and am enthusiastic about contributing my expertise to a forward-looking company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Primex Clinical Laboratory
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored and replenished reagents and tools to support smooth workflow while eliminating delays.
- Conducted laboratory maintenance to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning of laboratory equipment
- Collected and prepared laboratory specimens for testing, ensuring accuracy and prompt testing
- Followed good laboratory practices and safety procedures to ensure the accuracy and safety of laboratory tests
Receptionist
BoaVida Communities
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Handled cash, credit card, and check payments
- Answered incoming calls in a timely and professional manner, ensuring any questions or comments were handled correctly
- Monitored and maintained office supplies and equipment, along with store inventory
- Maintained an organized reception area and ensured all visitors were greeted in a friendly and welcoming manner
- Created reservations in person or over the phone using company reservation system
- Data entry
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
The Club for Fitness
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented creative teaching strategies to help students learn how to swim and be safe in and around water
- Provided individual and group swim lessons to people of all ages
- Provided assistance to swimmers in distress, including rescuing them from the water when they were in distress
Swim Instructor
Healthsport
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented swim instruction plans to help students and parents reach personal swim goals
- Conducted set up and tear down of the swim lesson area and maintained organization of pool toys and other swim equipment
Research Intern
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with lab professor to create an individual research project and come up with ideas for testing and data collection
- Managed the research project timeline and resources to ensure successful completion of the project
- Set up water tank for specimens being observed and provided daily care and feeding for aquatic invertebrates
- Conducted an extensive literature review on a particular research topic and identified key trends and insights
- Completed research project on time and presented information at a end of summer poster presentation conference
Lifeguard / Senior Lifeguard
City of Palmdale
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Conducted regular training sessions to ensure lifeguards were prepared to respond to any emergency situation
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely manner and prompted lifeguards through these emergency situations
- Maintained accurate and neat records of pool activity, including swimmer attendance and incident reports
- Maintained a sterile environment for first aid purposes, checked inventory of first aid supplies and replenished when necessary
Research Student
Antelope Valley College
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with a research team to develop research paper materials and ideas
- Handled Antelope Valley scorpions that were used for experiments
- Conducted tests in a laboratory to gather necessary data for the project
- Published a journal article in the Journal of Arid Environments
Volunteer
EFBC Feline Conservation Center
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted in preparing meals for the animals and ensured they were well fed
- Monitoring health of felines and ensuring enclosures were clean and safe for the cats
- Acted as a docent and provided information about the resident cats to the public
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Arcata, CA12-2023
Skills
- Equipment operations
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Specimen Processing
- Quality Control Procedures
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Primex Clinical Laboratory
10.2024 - Current
Receptionist
BoaVida Communities
11.2023 - 09.2024
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
The Club for Fitness
11.2022 - 12.2023
Swim Instructor
Healthsport
10.2021 - 12.2022
Research Intern
Oregon Institute of Marine Biology
06.2021 - 08.2021
Research Student
Antelope Valley College
01.2020 - 05.2021
Volunteer
EFBC Feline Conservation Center
09.2018 - 11.2018
Lifeguard / Senior Lifeguard
City of Palmdale
05.2016 - 08.2021
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
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