José Muñoz
Burbank
Summary
Dedicated first-generation college student and proud son of immigrants, aspiring to enter medical school with a focus on a residency in Ophthalmology or Psychiatry. A driven and ambitious individual who values continuous learning and thrives in collaborative environments. Committed to equitable task distribution and team success, bringing reliability, focus, and a strong motivation to achieve shared goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner and CEO
JM Building Cleaning Services, LLC
2022.07 - Current
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure the best terms possible
- Recruit, trained, evaluated, and supervised staff members across multiple cleaning accounts
- Resolve any client complaints or issues quickly in order to maintain positive relationships
- Ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times within the workplace.
Research Fellow
ChicagoCHEC
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify knowledge gaps and inform future studies.
- Applied research technique to determine effectiveness of Community Gardens for Colorectal Cancer interventions.
- Established partnerships with external organizations for collaborative research efforts, increasing resources and expertise available for projects.
Retail Optician
Walmart, Inc
2020.08 - 2023.06
- Provided information on lens types, frame styles and materials, lens coatings, and accessories
- Educated patients on proper use, care and maintenance of eyeglass and contact lenses
- Calibrated seg heights and pupillary distance to customize eyeglass orders and create perfect fit
- Maintained safe, clean and organized environment to increase patient comfort.
Toys Sales Associate
Walmart, Inc
2019.08 - 2020.08
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs
- Managed efficient cash register operations
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to merchandize category.
IL Soccer Referee
U.S. Soccer Referee Committee
2015.08 - 2020.03
- Mentored and supported new referees to enhance knowledge of fundamentals of game and apply best practices
- Exercised decisions on goals, offsides, and fouls to determine accuracy and fairness of game results
- Examined equipment for proper functionality and promoted safe playing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Development
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL05.2024
Minor - Spanish
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL12.2023
Skills
- Fluent in reading, speaking, and writing English and Spanish
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive
- D2L
- Social Media Management
- Typing 52 wpm
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
Awards
- NEIU El Centro Tuition Scholarship Recipient (Jan 2024 & Aug 2024)
- NEIU El Centro Nohra DeFrancisco Scholarship Recipient (March 2024)
- Native and Indigenous Student Scholarship Recipient (May 2023)
- Dr. Vinny “Ervin” Caraballo Scholarship Recipient (March 2023)
- Illinois Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and English High School Diploma Seal (2019)
- Illinois Commendation in French High School Certificate (2019)
Volunteer Experience
- NEIU CAS (College of Arts and Sciences) Student Advisory Board Member (February 2024 - Present)
- ARCOS (Advancing Research and Career Opportunities in STEM), Member, Chicago, IL, November 2023, Present
- NEIU President's Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Awards Selection Committee, Member, Chicago, IL, October 2023, Present
- FHP (Future Health Professionals) Club, Member & Event Coordinator, Chicago, IL, Aug 2023, Present
- NEIU Soccer Club, Member, Chicago, IL, Aug 2023, Present
- Chicago Greater Food Depository, Volunteer, Chicago, IL, Aug 2018, Present
- The Town of Cicero Street Cleanup, Volunteer, Cicero, IL, June 2015, June 2021
- EMSAD Plantel 004 High School Soccer Referee, Volunteer, Huixtepec, Mexico, Summers of 2016 & 2018
- EMSAD Plantel 004 High School English Instructor, Volunteer, Huixtepec, Mexico, Summer of 2018
Certification
- CITI Good Clinical Practice - [August 2024 - August 2027]
- CITI Human Research Protections (IRB) Basic - [July 2024 - July 2027]
- NEIU 2024 Summer Data Camp Challenge - [June 2024]
- CITI HIPAA, Security and Privacy [June 2024]
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) [February 2024 - February 2024]
- State of Illinois Commendation in French [January 2019]
- State of Illinois Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish [January 2019]
- US Soccer Federation Grade 8 Referee [March 2014 - December 2020]
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Research Fellow
ChicagoCHEC
2024.06 - 2024.08
Owner and CEO
JM Building Cleaning Services, LLC
2022.07 - Current
Retail Optician
Walmart, Inc
2020.08 - 2023.06
Toys Sales Associate
Walmart, Inc
2019.08 - 2020.08
IL Soccer Referee
U.S. Soccer Referee Committee
2015.08 - 2020.03
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Development
Northeastern Illinois University
Minor - Spanish
Northeastern Illinois University
- CITI Good Clinical Practice - [August 2024 - August 2027]
- CITI Human Research Protections (IRB) Basic - [July 2024 - July 2027]
- NEIU 2024 Summer Data Camp Challenge - [June 2024]
- CITI HIPAA, Security and Privacy [June 2024]
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) [February 2024 - February 2024]
- State of Illinois Commendation in French [January 2019]
- State of Illinois Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish [January 2019]
- US Soccer Federation Grade 8 Referee [March 2014 - December 2020]
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