Joshua Acosta

Experience

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  The Wendy's Company

  Oct 2007 - Sept 2008

  Crew Member

  Maintaining high quality of service during high-volume, fast-paced operations. Mastered point-of-service (POS) computer system for automated order taking. Handling currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately. Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation. Assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering. Cleaning food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils. Maintaining sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas. Preparing and serving food and beverages in an efficient manner and balancing several different orders simultaneously. Show less

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  Aéropostale

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2010

  Sales Associate

  Handling all incoming shipments and packages, organizing stock room and training new staff as necessary. Meeting sales plans and expectations, as well as statistical quality selling expectations. Regular interaction with customers, providing quality customer service and communicating brand identity. Maintaining store standards for merchandising, cleanliness and store operations.

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  Laurel Crest Rehabilitation & Special Care Center

  May 2009 - Nov 2009

  PRN Certified Nursing Assistant

  Provided per diem coverage at Laurel Crest Rehabilitation and Specialty Care Center, a 600+ bed nursing facility. Attended regular fall prevention and planning meetings. Responsible for bathing and dressing patients, assisting in mealtime activities, taking patient vital signs, changing bed sheets and other soiled products, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas, collecting and distributing information on patient treatment plans and conditions to other staff members and caregivers, and ensuring high quality-of-life for patients based on individual needs. Show less

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  Wolfendale's Pub Club & Grub

  Jan 2010 - May 2012

  Security Guard

  Maintaining the security of the premises by circulating among patrons and staff to preserve order and protect property. Validating identification of visitors and collecting entrance fees accordingly. Monitoring the entrances and exits of the building to ensure that individuals who have been barred from the establishment were not admitted entry. Resolving conflicts and restraining problem individuals as appropriate. Reporting and documenting all incidents. Assisting the establishment to comply with all liquor control, health and safety, and ServSafe regulations. Restocking and cleaning all bars, restrooms, food and drink preparation areas, and stock holding areas. Show less

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  Indiana University of Pennsylvania

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Resident Assistant

  Resided and worked in the Honors College Residence Hall and International Residence Hall. Worked collaboratively with members from the staffs of the Office of Housing, maintenance, university police, Residence Safety Assistants, Peer Mentors, etc. Maintaining regular contact with building residents, developing positive relationships and empowering students excel in academics, participate in social programming, and take advantage of all campus opportunities and services. Appropriately confronting and mediating resident issues and documenting behavior accordingly. Conducting floor meetings, health and safety inspections, and regular resident programming. Assisting new students in their adjustment by supporting university orientation activities. Show less

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  Josh Walks America

  May 2012 - Aug 2014

  Organizer/Pilgrim

  During the summer months of 2012-2014, my wife and I section-hiked from Cape Henlopen, Delaware to Los Angeles, California on a faith/evangelism pilgrimage. For more information, or to view videos and photos, please visit: http://www.facebook.com/JoshWalksAmerica/

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  Clark County School District

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Substitute Teacher

  Teaching a variety of subjects in high school and middle school including Algebra, Biology, Business/Economics, Computer Science, Deaf Education, English, Geography, Geometry, Graphic Design, Spanish, and Special Education. Preparing class materials such as worksheets, note outlines, exams, and homework. Employing discussion, lecture, and demonstration teaching methods in class. Preparing daily reports for the regularly contracted teachers and cooperating with all regular education staff when necessary. Consulting with parents, professionals, and administration to create individualized student programs. Keeping and preparing notes and student records, drafting reports when appropriate, and regularly monitoring student progress. Following all school policies, procedures, and regulations. Show less

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  Altea Research Institute

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  Clinical Research Coordinator and Recruitment Specialist

  Leading operations for patient recruitment and business marketing. Overseeing development of office database and training staff for its implementation. Coordinating procedures for office relocation and up-sizing. Preparing source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information. Coordinating study participant tests and procedures in compliance with all protocol requirements. Maintaining inventory of study supplies and establishing continual communication with Institutional Review Boards. Assisting Primary Investigator with study management, protocol compliance, and sponsor communication. Show less

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  College of Southern Nevada

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  Adjunct Professor
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  Howard University College of Medicine

  Jul 2016 - Jun 2020

  Medical Student
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  Food & Friends

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Volunteer

  Volunteer experience preparing meals as part of a joint effort with the Howard University College of Medicine Cardiovascular Interest Group

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  Allegheny Health Network

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  General Surgery Resident Physician