1. Gabriela Ruiz
90 N 200 E Provo, UT 84606
(509) 654-0961 gabbyruiz7@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University Provo, UT
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Aug 2016
! Minor in Global Business and Literacy
! BYU Multicultural Scholar, Merit-Based
! C. Scott & Dorothy E. Watkins Foundation Signature Scholarship
EXPERIENCE
VentureCapital.org Salt Lake City, UT
Investor Liaison Jan 2016 to Present
! Contribute in weekly venturing meeting with meaningful insights and follow up with assigned tasks
! Review and process prospective company applicants and contact CEO via telephone to verify information
BYU Multicultural Student Services Provo, UT
Office Specialist Oct 2014 to Present
! Innovate on current processes and proactively seek ways to improve the student experience
! Prompt attention to detail and timelines while ensuring student data entry within internal systems
WriteExpress Provo, UT
Translation Intern Aug 2015 to Dec 2015
! Worked in a team to translate business letter templates to Spanish using web code
! Acted as sponsor liaison between team and company contact and coordinate weekly meetings
BYU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Provo, UT
Graduate Student Office Specialist Aug 2012 – March 2013
! Self-managed over 30 graduate student databases and processed student applications
! Organized presentations, new student orientation, meetings and events for the department
Titan Alarm British Columbia, CA
Advertising Director June 2012-July 2012
! Acquired clients, negotiated and sold alarm systems and generated an average of $8,000 revenue per week
! Made same day introduction of product and sold 60-month agreement period contracts
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Sigma Delta Pi Provo, UT
Social Committee Chair Apr 2015 to Present
! Organize social events and activities through the BYU Spanish Department
! Bring Latin cultural awareness and appreciation through event functions
BYU Multicultural Activities Provo, UT
Performer & Master of Ceremonies Dec 2015, Oct 2012, Apr 2011
! Performed cultural dances and aided as Master of Ceremonies
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Montréal, Canada
Volunteer Representative Mar 2013 to Sep 2014
! Weekly instructed volunteers in efficiency and strategy and maintained 84+ hour work week for 18 months
PERSONAL
! History of problem solving and contributing
! Professional attitude and demeanor
! Able to manage competing priorities
! Out-of-the-box thinker