Lori Ruiz Rodriguez
Carbondale
Summary
Motivated Biological Sciences student with strong communication, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills. Passionate about collaboration, visual communication, and creating engaging content.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Biomedical Science Laboratory Assistant
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
03.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with faculty and research staff to ensure timely completion of research projects.
- Maintained organized research environment and facilitated daily operations to support research activities.
- Designed scientific posters, presentations, and visual materials to enhance faculty research communication.
- Created clear, visually engaging PowerPoint and Canva graphics for research meetings and scientific presentations.
Administrative Membership Clerk
Boys and Girls Club of Lake County
Waukegan
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Oversaw member enrollment processes to ensure accurate and timely registrations
- Coordinated community events to enhance membership engagement and foster community connections
- Maintained and audited digital records using Excel to ensure data integrity and accessibility
- Collaborated with staff to coordinate community events and created positive experiences for members' families
- Designed graphics and edited content using Canva and CapCut
Operations Manager
Sephora
Gurnee
07.2022 - 09.2024
- Lead operational processes to enhance efficiency in inventory management and product distribution.
- Developed training programs for staff
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, optimizing product placement and merchandising strategies in-store.
- Created visually appealing product displays that met brand standards and enhanced customer experiences.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism.
Human Resource Consultant
AbbVie Inc
08.2016 - 11.2022
- Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and scanning.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout their orientation
- Helped with employee record keeping, including 1-9 forms to support compliance procedures.
- Managed Employee Agreements and maintained permanent files
- Created and updated tracking spreadsheets using Excel and Word.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Chipotle Associate
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Prepared and cooked food orders for customers
- Maximized customer interactions & promptly identifying needs and wants.
- Balanced and organized cash register.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05-2028
Associate of Science -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL12-2025
High School Diploma -
Cristo Rey St. Martin College
Waukegan, IL05-2020
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Canva
- Team collaboration & support
- PowerPoint
- Time management
- Communication
- Effective Communication
- Microsoft Excel for data tracking & analysis
- Project Coordination
- Creative thinking
- Presentation Design
Timeline
Biomedical Science Laboratory Assistant
Southern Illinois University
03.2026 - Current
Administrative Membership Clerk
Boys and Girls Club of Lake County
09.2024 - 12.2025
Operations Manager
Sephora
07.2022 - 09.2024
Chipotle Associate
06.2019 - 07.2020
Human Resource Consultant
AbbVie Inc
08.2016 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Southern Illinois University
Associate of Science -
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Cristo Rey St. Martin College