Sophia Tran

Experience

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  Kroger

  Mar 2020 - Jan 2022

  Retail Associate

  Cross-trained as a Bakery Clerk and Cashier. Picked groceries to fill online orders and deliver to customers through ClickList. Received payment and issued receipts and change due to customers.

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  Cowboys Golf Club

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Server

  Memorized menu items and gave customized recommendations to guests. Served breakfast, lunch and dinner to over 50 guests per shift. Received payment and issued receipts and change due to customers.

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  Loyola University Chicago

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2024

  First contacts for guests visiting the Information Commons and Cudahy Library each day. Required to have excellent customer service skills and multitasking at a busy service desk. Responsible for answering questions, referring patrons to services throughout the building, checking in visitors, and enforcing the access policies. Self and Social Interaction Lab. Provide assistance with research experiments related to Benevolent Sexism. Aid in the creation of surveys, distribution of tasks, data collection and entry.

  • Work Study Student

    Aug 2021 - Jun 2024

  • Research Assistant

    Aug 2021 - May 2023
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  Light of Loving Kindness (LOLK)

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Mental Health and Wellness Intern

  Aid and patient care in projects and tasks aimed at developing mental wellness programs that are psychologically, medically, and scientifically sound in low-income, trauma-affected, and underserved communities.

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  Athletico

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2024

  Physical Therapy Aide

  Work alongside physical therapists in patient treatment by performing administrative and clinical duties. Prepare patients for physical therapy, safeguard, motivate, and assist patients practicing exercises and functional activities.

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  Walgreens

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2023

  Pharmacy Technician

  Work with pharmacist to locate, dispense, and label prescribed medication. Process medical insurance claims for medication.

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  UChicago Medicine

  May 2023 - Jun 2024

  Research Assistant
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  Department of Psychology at Loyola University Chicago

  Jan 2024 - now

  Research Assistant

  The Influence of Language Brokering on Executive Functioning, Mental Health, and Well-Being in ChildrenCollaborated with a team of research assistants and the graduate student supervisor to prepare for the upcoming data collection phase of a dissertation research project.Completed training on administering child language assessments (in English and Spanish) to be used in elementary and middle school contexts.Applied problem-solving and organization skills when creating materials (e.g., scripts, binders) for in-person data collection.Learned about different research methods (e.g., questionnaires, interviews, standardized assessments) commonly used in psychological research. Show less

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  STELLAR PAIN AND SPINE SPECIALISTS

  Jun 2024 - now

  Medical Assistant

  Assist physicians with patient care, including taking vital signs, recording medical histories, and preparing patients for examinations. Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing medical records, and coordinating with other healthcare professionals. Provide support to patients by explaining treatment procedures and answering their questions.