Jaweria Shah

Experience

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  Barresi Lab

  May 2019 - May 2020

  -Conducted research on zebrafish embryonic development-Analyzed how crude oil affects craniofacial development-Analyzed the role of specific cells in zebrafish development-Handled important and specific information regarding experiments-Quickly learned skills to conduct experiments-Worked with other lab members to understand and attack problems within research -Analyze the migration, development, and signaling of neural crest cells-Further understanding of intense laboratory procedures-Raise and catalog zebrafish-Work independently to aid in furthering research

  • Research Assistant

    Oct 2018 - May 2020

  • Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow

    May 2019 - Aug 2019
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  Smith College

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2023

  -Assist the Admission’s Diversity and Access Recruitment Team with efforts to recruit and enroll African American, Asian American, Latine, and Native American students-Program planning for Women of Distinction and Discovery Weekend-Participation and support in CBO outreach and SOARS sessions-Participation in SMAAC (Smith Multicultural Admission Advisory Committee) meetings-Research for and maintenance of an agency database-Communication with potential applicants through special mailings and email Show less

  • Diversity and Recruitment Intern

    Sept 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Community Health Organizer

    Mar 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Dance Captain; South Asian Fusion Dance

    May 2020 - May 2021

  • Publicity Chair; Muslim Students Association

    Sept 2019 - May 2020

  • Head of New Students

    Aug 2019 - May 2020
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  Amazon

  Jul 2020 - Sept 2020

  Warehouse Associate

  -Stow packages in a timely manner-Quickly and efficiently work with AR to complete tasks-Learn to use technology like scanners and computers to accurately stow items-Maintain a clean work area so that others could complete their tasks with ease

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  Starbucks

  Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

  Barista

  -Greeted and served an average of 300+ customers daily, providing prompt, personalized, and friendly service in a fast-paced environment-Advised customers on coffee blends, teas, and speciality espresso beverages, offering accurate, detailed information about origin and flavor-Maintained an organized and tidy environment by regularly cleaning equipment, waiting area, counters, and espresso machines

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  The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Population Health Intern

  -Translate and communicate health resources and MyChart signup to Hispanic low income housing residents as well as help them become digitally connected-Create encounters on Epic software relating to social determinants of health and understand Epic functions -Survey and sort which children turning two years old had been screened for lead-Write a brief report on lead exposure in children in the Cleveland area and those in the MetroHealth Pediatric Registry on behalf of the Lead Coalition-Collect and organize community mental health resources into accessible flyers to be distributed among the hospital system -Package and deliver food packages to those who are food insecure and have elevated A1C through the Food As Medicine program Show less

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  Forbes Library

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Arts and Music Library Assistant

  -Shelve books and media and place holds on items for patrons-Answer phone calls and directional questions from community members on many topics within and outside the library-Assist patrons with computer functions and catalog searching