Krystia E. García Vázquez Aguada, PR, 00602 Cell:(939)267-9304 Home:(787) 868-8472 krystiaebel.garcia@gmail.com SUMMARY M.Sc. Molecular Biotechnology, Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, 2020. Vice-President of the Inter-American Graduate Student Association in Biology, 2018-2020 Highly disciplined and motivated. Leadership and Teamwork. Interact productively with people from diverse backgrounds. Excellent in streamlining work processes and solution-oriented services. ________________________________________ EDUCATION Master of Science in Biology with a specialization in Molecular Biotechnology Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla, PR Graduated on June 2020 GPA: 3.64 Doctor of Optometry Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry, Bayamon, PR. Unfinished: August 2016 – January 2018 Relevant Courses: •Systemic Biomedical Sciences •Applied Pharmacology •Anatomy and Physiology •Principles and Practice of Primary Care •Cultural Competency •Vision Screenings Bachelor of Science in Biology with a specialization in Biomedical Science University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla, PR Graduated on May 2016 ________________________________________ PROJECTS Bioremediation Proposal August 2019 - October 2019 •Worked along colleagues to research industries in need of a solution •Outlined a green and economic method to remediate heavy metal contamination •Designed and sketched a fungal biofiltration •Constructed a timetable and general budget •Presented project to professional individuals and was accepted ________________________________________ WORK EXPERIENCE Class and Event Organizer December 2017 to present Yoga for Healing, Aguada, PR. •Sale and Customer Service •Plan and organize any yoga related event in and out of the studio •Book, prepare and arrange suitable locations for events •Create event guides/pamphlets for promotion •Assist in the care of students that attended specialized yoga classes (for chronic pain, elderly, children, etc.) •Creatively use social media to effectively attract people to the store and book appointments Administrative Assistant May 2014 to July 2014 Dr Davila Chiropractic Clinic, Aguadilla, PR. •Monitor programs as directed by management and see the programs through to completion. •Generate memos, emails, and reports when appropriate •Assume responsibility for maintenance of the office •Respond to questions and requests for information •Answer incoming calls and assume other receptionist duties when needed ________________________________________ EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Inter American Graduate Student Association in Biology October 2018 – June 2020 •Vice-President of the Association •Devised official initiation of the group with the University •Designed work plan for 2 years •Coordinated student enrichment workshops •Contacted and participated in non-profit organizations, like Surfrider Foundation Rincon PR Vida Marina Center for Coastal Conservation and Ecological Restoration January 2016 – May 2016 •Visited a coast located in the northwestern side of the island of PR •Recorded and took photos of affected area, including invasive plant, coast erosion, and garbage build-up •Helped recruit volunteers •Worked on cleaning the area, sowing native plants, and creating sand dunes. Document Translator (Spanish and English) August 2015 – August 2016 •Translated documents (English to Spanish and vice versa) to the recipients preferred language. •Corrected orthographic errors, in either language, from documents before they were officially submitted or sent. •Assisted in other tasks, like keeping the office area organized and lessening the librarian’s workload. ________________________________________ SKILLS •Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish) •Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel •Adept in online Phylogeny programs •Ability to write well and adhere to a given framework •Skilled in investigating and analysis processes •Teamwork and Leadership skill •Project Management (Planning, Risk analysis) •Great Soft Skills (Communication, Presentation, among others.) ________________________________________ CERTIFICATES First Aid CPR AED February 2020-2022 Always CPR, Cataño, PR. Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management August 2020 Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, Coursera.