Tomas M. Morales
Lyons
Summary
Dynamic peer leader with a proven track record in fostering collaboration and driving team growth. Ambitious individual dedicated to empowering others to achieve success. Strong ability to facilitate communication and build effective relationships within diverse groups.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Coach
University of Illinois, UIC
Chicago
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated peer support sessions for students navigating academic challenges.
- Mentored fellow students in effective study techniques and time management skills.
- Provided guidance and feedback on personal development plans for peers.
- Collaborated with university staff to improve student support services.
- Counseled individuals in developing effective communication strategies for successful relationships with faculty, staff, and other students.
- Developed educational materials such as handouts, presentations, and web content related to peer coaching services.
- Attended professional development trainings related to counseling techniques as well as cultural competency practices.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Front Desk Staff Member
University of Illinois, UIC
Chicago
08.2025 - Current
- Greeted visitors and answered inquiries at the front desk.
- Managed appointment scheduling for faculty and students.
- Provided information about campus resources and services.
- Maintained a clean and organized front desk area for efficiency.
- Handled phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate departments promptly.
- Maintained accurate inventory of office supplies and equipment needed at the front desk area.
- Checked identification of visitors upon arrival at reception area.
Package Handler
FedEx
McCook
10.2020 - Current
- Unload freight from trucks in a safe and efficient manner
- Load freight into trucks in a safe and strategic way
- Safety Committee Member responsible for coming up with strategies to minimize work related injuries
- Train new employees and educate them on safety committee policies
Mover
Affordable Movers Solutions
Lyons
04.2019 - Current
- Schedule appointments with clients
- Efficiently move clients’ belongings from one designated location to another
Front Desk Staff
Park District Of La Grange
La Grange
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Register patrons for park district classes
- Assist patrons in room rental payment and procedures
- Assist parents with registration of daycare services
- Properly file all receipts and registration papers
Paint department/Grocery
Menards
Hodgkins
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Assist customers in finding the best type of paint for any project they were working on
- Color match paint samples to current Pittsburgh or Dutch Boy paints by using paint matching software
- Keep the paint department stocked with paint and paint paraphernalia
- Reach daily sales goals by utilizing Menards’ five step plan: greet, qualify, project, close, follow up
- Change prices according to sales
- Utilize System V software to make orders for customers and print bin tags
- Keep the grocery department stocked with grocery items, pet food, bird food, and dog toys
- Rotate items to make sure customers get the best quality product
- Overstock and downstock product, including pallets, in order to ensure product stays filled
Bagger/Cart Pusher
Tony’s Finer Foods
Berwyn
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Assist cashiers in bagging customer’s groceries
- Keep both inside and outside cart corralts stocked with shopping carts
- Change products based on sales
- Stock sales products and front end grocery products
- Occasionally assist other departments in their tasks
- Stock liquor when the only employee in the liquor department had their day off
- Ensure water pallets and soda pallets were stocked by utilizing pallet jacks and U-Boats
Education
Bachelors - Nutrition Science
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2026
Associates Degree - Science
Morton College
Cicero, IL12.2022
High School Diploma -
Morton West High School
08.2018
Skills
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Academic counseling
- Customer service
- Educational material development
- Team collaboration
- Self-awareness
- Peer mentorship
References
Available upon request
Volunteer Work
FedEx Safety Committee, Discuss innovative ways to enforce safety rules and prevent injuries, Discuss work accidents and how they might’ve been prevented, Bring up issues to managers that fellow co-workers might have encountered
Pilsen food pantry, help put together orders for members of the community
Timeline
Peer Coach
University of Illinois, UIC
08.2025 - Current
Front Desk Staff Member
University of Illinois, UIC
08.2025 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx
10.2020 - Current
Front Desk Staff
Park District Of La Grange
10.2019 - 03.2020
Mover
Affordable Movers Solutions
04.2019 - Current
Paint department/Grocery
Menards
11.2018 - 04.2019
Bagger/Cart Pusher
Tony’s Finer Foods
08.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelors - Nutrition Science
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Associates Degree - Science
Morton College
High School Diploma -
Morton West High School