Sydney Lozado

Experience

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  Cougar Grounds

  Jan 2022 - now

  - Assists manager in organizing workstations to increase flow and efficiency of service- Reviews applications and provides feedback to management in terms of cultural fit for team and service needs- Trains new hires in the specifics of barista duties and customer service - Greeted customers and offered quality drink suggestions- Maintained an efficient work environment during rush hours

  • Shift Supervisor

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Barista

    Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
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  Deeds Not Words

  Aug 2022 - Apr 2024

  - Integrated professional and emotional development into individual meetings with committee chairs- Provided opportunities for students to actively make an impact on the Greater Houston Area - Coordinated monthly volunteering events with The Montrose Grace Place- Facilitated educational and fundraising events surrounding mental health and civic engagement topics

  • Co President

    May 2023 - Apr 2024

  • LGBTQIA+ Committee Chair

    Aug 2022 - May 2023
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  Gamma Iota Sigma - Alpha Upsilon Executive Board

  Jan 2023 - Nov 2024

  - Sustain the chapter’s proper standing with the university and the grand chapter- Lead the chapter’s executive board in matters of networking and professional development- Oversee the coordination of chapter events and collaborations with student organizations- Increase visibility on campus through intentional promotion, resulting in a 200% increase in membership over a 4-month period - Kept regular correspondence with industry professionals in the Houston Area- Organized panel discussions and career fair participation with corporate representatives

  • President

    May 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Corporate Relations Officer

    Jan 2023 - May 2023
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  Lincoln Financial Group

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Actuarial Development Program Intern

  - Developed a versatile Excel macro to efficiently compare revenue output across two to six runs, enhancing analytical capabilities- Researched and implemented automated methods to seamlessly transfer FIS Prophet outputs to Excel workbooks, significantly enhancing accuracy in financial analyses