Laura González Martínez • (615) 461-0854 • lauraxgonzalez@gmail.com • https://my.vanderbilt.edu/lauragonzalez/
Career Focus
● To work in an organization in which I can gain experience and grow in a way that will benefit me and the company,
while simultaneously use my strong organizational skills, educational background, and ability to work well with people.
● Create integrated strategies to develop practices that effectively carry out the mission of the company while generating a
workforce that meets its maximum potential.
● Management position where I can effectively utilize my expertise in human relations to train and retain a stellar staff.
Summary of Skills
● Critical thinker
● Highly organized with superior attention to detail
● English, Spanish, and Mandarin language skills
and cultural insights
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Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint skills
Domestic and international experience
Creative problem solving
Accustomed to fast-spaced working environment
Education and Coursework
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2012
Nashville, TN
Leadership and Organizational Performance, M.Ed
Focus on evaluation, effectiveness and leadership in
an international scope.
Internship at Conexión Américas creating volunteer
documentation and procedures.
Created evaluation plans and tools for a local nonprofit and a local Consulate’s exchange program.
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2009
Nashville, TN
● Spanish and East Asian Studies,
_______Bachelor of Arts
● Minor in Managerial Studies.
Completed two semesters abroad in Spain and China.
Secretary of Vanderbilt Swing Club.
Served 2 years as a Vanderbilt Association of
Hispanic Students board member.
Choreographer in a Hispanic showcase (2005-2009).
Experience
– Nashville, TN
October 2010 to Present
● Server and shift leader, responsible for the opening and closing of the restaurant dining area and back of house.
Consisted of inspecting others’ work and communicating with managers.
● Assisted in the restructuring of the training documents and procedures for new servers, as well as creating new measures
implemented for performance and operative improvement.
● Served as Assistant Dining Room Manager balancing the needs of servers, cooks, and guests in order to create a
positive experience for all stakeholders.
– Chattanooga, TN
August 2009 to July 2010
● Cashier and Barista with daily opening responsibilities, as well as assisted in training new
employees. Awarded Employee of the Month.
– Chattanooga, TN
September 2009 to May 2010
● Chinese and Spanish Teacher at local private and Montessori schools.
● Prepared and taught lesson plans geared towards engaging elementary students taking afterschool language lessons and fostering weekly interactions with the parents and school administration.
– Nashville, TN
January 2007 to May 2009
● With Residential Housing, monitor and reset various alarms and coordinate emergency response if
needed, while ensuring dormitory safety by observing traffic flow.
● Assist residents and parents through the phone or in person with general questions and lockouts.
Extra-Curricular Activities
● Volunteer at Ladies of Charity Resale Shop in Chattanooga, TN from 2000-2005
● Group leader at church-sponsored summer camps (2001-2006) facilitating team-building, leadership, and personal
growth activities.