Gemiel Alcala

Experience

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  Our Lady of the Airways Church

  Jul 2017 - now

  Parish Volunteer

  - Community Involvement by helping out through community programs and facilitating various services.- Demonstrating active engagement by spearheading the planning and execution of various events encompassing fundraisers, social outreach programs, and religious ceremonies. - Additional responsibilities include leading new members by assigning tasks, offering guidance and support, and coordinating various activities to achieve project goals.

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  Abbott Dental Centre

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2018

  Front Desk Assistant

  - Performed a range of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth functioning of Dental practice by playing a role in ensuring that patients receive high-quality care in a welcoming and efficient environment. - Ensured that patient records are organized and easily accessible to the Dentist's needs. As well, as preserved the dental office's patient records and ensured that patient confidentiality was maintained.

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  Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2019

  Peer Tutor

  - Provided academic assistance to fellow peers. - Helped other students with their coursework, assignments, and test preparation with a focus on mathematics. - Worked one-on-one with students and in group settings, and used a variety of teaching methods, including collaborative learning, active listening, and problem-solving techniques.

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  Brampton East Toyota

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

  Customer Service Sales Assistant

  - Worked with technicians in servicing and repairing Toyota vehicles in the service department.- Helped perform various maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacements, air filter adjustments, etc.- Assisted customers seeking automotive repair, maintenance, financial guidance, and related services.- Played an integral role in ensuring the overall satisfaction of the dealership's customer base through engagement, support, and service. - Additional responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact for customers entering the dealership, ensuring that concerns are addressed in a professional and timely manner, booking appointments, handling data entry, filing, and responding to emails and phone calls.- Managed the dealership's records and documentation, ensuring that all customer and business information are properly filed, maintained, and easily accessible to the accounting department when needed. Show less

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  Centre for Diverse Learners

  Apr 2023 - now

  Literacy Tutor

  Supporting the Center for Diverse Learners Literacy Intervention Program for students and youth with reading, writing, and speaking difficulties.

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  McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Program for Faculty Development

  Apr 2023 - Jan 2024

  MOTIVATE Undergraduate Research Study

  - Actively involved in a study conducted by McMaster Health Sciences Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact. - The goal of the research is to evaluate the feasibility of nurse-led motivational interviewing sessions combined with educational materials to promote healthy behaviours among young adults.

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  College Pro

  Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

  - Supervised, assisted, and implemented a collaborative work environment. - Coordinated and helped manage customer appointments, ensuring efficient scheduling and optimal customer experiences. - Provided regular updates and reports to the manager to communicate goals, results, and schedules clearly. - Successfully achieved over $20,000 in sales through various marketing strategies and commerce. - Working with members to execute marketing strategies and maximize the profitability of services offered by College Pro to the target audience. - Marketing tasks include generating new customer leads through the distribution of marketing materials, strategic planning, and communication. - Responsibilities include working closely with the production team to ensure customer satisfaction and service is finished in a timely manner.

  • Assistant Team Manager

    Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Production and Marketing

    Apr 2023 - Jun 2023
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  Health, Aging and Society Student Association

  May 2023 - Jun 2024

  Second Year Representative

  - Responsible for connecting with students in our year and relaying any comments or concerns to the team- Bringing personal perspective to logistical aspects of event planning- Responsible for class talks and ensuring people in our year know about HASSA and future events- Played a role in the collaboration of Meet the Profs Night for students and professors to connect - Participated in McMaster's Fall Preview and May@Mac event representing the Health, Aging, and Society program, providing information and assisting students- Successfully planned and organized a semi-formal for the Health, Aging, and Society Program - Effectively organized a dynamic networking night designed to connect professionals and alumni, fostering opportunities for education, growth, and collaboration- Worked with the MSSS and various societies under the faculty of Social Sciences Show less

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  Psynapse: Undergraduate Journal for Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour

  Jun 2023 - now

  - Evaluated and enhanced the clarity of the author's writing through comprehensive assessments, ensuring effective communication- Conducted thorough review of authors by judging the logical flow and progression of ideas presented to the Advanced Topics & Essays department - Assessed and ensured the continuity of the author's works by ensuring the consistency of word use, tense, and narration- Collaborated with the Department of Advanced Topics & Essays, working with scientific papers on psychology, neuroscience, and behaviour Show less

  • Editorial Manager

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Copy Editor

    Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Review Editor

    Jun 2023 - Jun 2024
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  STEM Camp

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Camp Counselor

  - Led daily STEM-focused activities and experiments to introduce campers ranging from 5 to 12 years old to a science and technological environment. - Collaborated with other counselors to implement, create, and innovate lesson plans that catered to children and their learning styles. - Reported to the Camp Coordinator and Program Coordinator surrounding events, incidents, and activity plans. - Ensured a positive and creative learning environment through inquiry-based learning that encouraged campers to explore their creativity and problem-solving skills. - Organized team challenges that promote collaboration, critical thinking, and hands-on learning.- Managed and set up STEM-related and general-use equipment to ensure a safe and stimulating environment for each lesson plan. - Held engaging discussions with campers about how understanding STEM concepts relates to real-world applications (such as connecting activities to sustainability, coding, science, math, etc). - Ensured safety protocols were followed in each STEM activity to prioritize the well-being of campers. Show less

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  We Kare

  Aug 2023 - now

  Campaign Director

  - Raise awareness relating to homelessness in the Hamilton community - Foster a community of like-minded individuals who work together to create a tangible and meaningful change

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  McMaster Students Union

  Sept 2023 - now

  - Actively engaged with club members- Events Teams Leader- Assist and organize events, sales, workshops, and socials - Communicate club news, events, and updates to members

  • KPC Event Coordinator

    Mar 2024 - now

  • KPC Junior Representative

    Sept 2023 - Mar 2024
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  The McMaster Social Sciences Society

  Mar 2024 - now

  Welcome Week Rep
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  McMaster University

  Jun 2024 - now

  Research Assistant