Veronica I.

Ruiz Petraitis
ruizpevi@mail.uc.edu
Current Address: Permanent Address:
2931 Scioto Lane Suite 702 3192 Richmond Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219 Beachwood, Ohio 44122
Mobile: (216) 394-2814 Phone: (216) 394-2814

OBJECTIVE: Seeking an internship where I may use my psychology background and interpersonal skills to further company growth
EDUCATION: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Bachelor of Art, Psychology
Bachelor of Art, Spanish
Minor: Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Certificate: Latin American Studies
GPA 3.82/4.0 Expected Graduation Date: May 2020
RELEVANT COURSES:
 General Psychology  Interpersonal Relations  Human Sexuality
 Research Methods & Statistics I/II  Abnormal Psychology  Gender, Race, Class, and Sexuality
 Social Psychology  Sensation and Perception  Women’s Global Issues

PROJECTS:
Workplace Race Discrepancies Case Study Research Assistant August 2017 – present
 Conduct literature review regarding multiracial employees and race discrepancy in the workplace
 Conduct qualitative analysis by coding interview transcripts
 Help support codes by creating a theoretical framework using ground theory

EXPERIENCE:
University of Cincinnati Bookstore, Cincinnati, OH Sales Associate April 2017 – July 2017
 Assist customers with purchasing store protection plans and service packages for all technology products
 Utilized conflict management skills to diffuse customer tension in regard to sales discrepancies
 Organize, display, and restock inventory
C'est Macaron, Legacy Village Lyndhurst, OH Client Associate June 2016 – August 2016
 Handle all merchandising, inventory control, cash control, and maintenance of the store
 Maintained inventory levels, monitored merchandise, and provided exceptional customer services to consumers
 Developed the ability to work autonomously by working independently for extended periods of time
Los Tres Potrillos Mexican Restaurant, Beachwood, OH Hostess April 2014 – April 2015
 Greeted and seated customers; made them feel welcome; learned interpersonal and people skills
 Learned the inside mechanisms and functions of a restaurant
 Mastered the skill of time-management

LEADERSHIP:
Hughes STEM High School Academic Coordinator September 2008 – Present
 Work with the After Hours in the Tower program on a weekly basis
 Tutor students; help them with their homework in all subjects as well as ACT prep
 Practice teaching concepts and learning strategies to others
University of Cincinnati Darwin T. Turner Mentor August 2017 – Present
 Provided mentee with educational resources available on campus, as the need arises
 Served as a positive social and academic role-model by supporting mentee with their involvement on campus
 Arranged monthly meetings and check-ins with mentee

ACTIVITIES/AWARDS:
 Darwin T. Turner Scholar Recipient August 2016 – Present
 Rising Star Award Recipient April 2017
 Cincinnatus Scholar Recipient August 2016 – Present
 Member of Dean’s List Recipient August 2016 – Present
 Latinos in Action Member August 2016 – February 2017

TECHNICAL SKILLS:
 Fluent in Spanish
 Microsoft Office