Julia Almeida

Experience

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  Hannaford Supermarkets

  Oct 2020 - now

  • Handle daily cashier operations by helping customers with the checkout process to ensure a seamless transaction while maintaining an accurate cash drawer throughout the day to allow for the proper record of sales for the store manager• Interview, hire, and train new employees weekly to prepare them to help shoppers have an exceptional experience in the store by demonstrating how to handle complaints promptly to retain the most customers in the future• Demonstrate problem-solving skills while diagnosing and resolving issues by adapting to various situations and finding optimal solutions to keep the team on track while ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the store daily Show less

  • Customer Service Lead

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Customer Service Cashier

    Oct 2020 - Jan 2023
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  Management Consulting Group (MCG)

  Jan 2024 - now

  • Manages external and recruitment-focused operations to facilitate student connections with firms, recruiters, and alumni including writing professional emails, hosting virtual meetings, and keeping an organized folder of all information • Organizes career week events, guest speaker series, and alumni communications to maintain an updated database and foster closer relationships between Management Consulting Group and individuals in the professional workspace • Participated in weekly networking calls with professionals and alumni to discuss the consulting industry and learn more about the necessary skills to be successful in the workplace and how to harness opportunities for future professional experience• One of 25 students selected to participate in a preparatory program to learn about the consulting industry and case theory,while enhancing the presentation, professional, and analytical skills needed to succeed in the consulting field

  • External Relations Committee Member

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Consulting Development Program Mentee

    Jan 2024 - May 2024
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  Binghamton University Women in Business

  Feb 2024 - now

  • Working to create a rigorous educational and motivational program to foster growth among undergraduate female students interested in a business career by connecting them with senior students and alumni to enhance their professional experience• Developing aesthetic informational slide decks to be used in lectures, formulating and sending out emails recruiting mentors, mentees, and alumni to be involved in the program, and organizing over 40 students to be engaged in the program • Hosting informational lectures briefing students on important topics such as writing professional emails, developing an executive resume, basic Excel work, and other pre-professional topics that are important to enhancing a business career• Facilitating biweekly small group meetings with an alumni mentor and mentees to cultivate a meaningful professional relationship and refine and elevate communication, academic, and interpersonal skills to help create confidence in students • Established and cultivate a meaningful and professional relationship with a peer mentor, leverage regular interactions, feedback sessions, and collaborative projects to refine and elevate communication, academic, and interpersonal skills• Aimed to enhance academic performance but also foster a deeper understanding of teamwork, leadership, and personal growth, ultimately empowering a holistic development as a female student for a future professional career in the business industry

  • Co-Chair of Mentorship / Cofounder of Women's Leadership Program

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Lead Mentor for Women's Leadership Program

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Mentee

    Feb 2024 - Apr 2024
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  EY

  Apr 2024 - now

  • Attended a three-day program hosted by Ernst&Young for all CPA-track students who have accepted an offer for a 2025 internship to learn how the company invests in their employees in addition to networking with professionals and peers • Honed in leadership skills, gained valuable insights into industry trends, and attended information sessions in addition to applying strong analytic abilities, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset to contribute to the success of a team

  • Incoming Technology Risk Assurance Intern

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Future Leaders Summit Attendee

    Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
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  Visions Federal Credit Union

  Jan 2025 - now

  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern

  •Provides administrative support to Employee Resource Groups and the People and Culture Council, facilitating initiatives focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through event coordination, data analysis, and strategic planning•Design and develop an informational website for the newly launched InnovateHER program to centralize resources for women interested in entrepreneurship, incorporating an events schedule, thorough research, and social impact initiatives•Effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines for both academic projects and workplace responsibilities, ensuring high-quality contributions to employee engagement initiatives, DEIB communications, and data analytics projects Show less