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Raquel Cruz
- 1. Raquel Cruz-‐Stratton 3601 Greenway #202, Baltimore, MD 21218 | (206) 372-‐9495 | rcruzst1@gmail.com Summary of Qualifications • Fluent in verbal and written Spanish • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe Acrobat • Experience with clinical research, data analysis, and proposal editing Education BACHELOR OF ARTS| DECEMBER 2014 | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY • Major: Public Health Studies • Related Coursework: Fundamentals of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and R software, Health Policy and Management, Oral Presentations GRANTS & AWARDS • Puno, Peru; Recipient of the Global Health Established Field Placement Grant to study the effects of particulate matter on cardiopulmonary health outcomes in a rapidly urbanizing town • Baltimore, MD; Recipient of Louis E Goodman, M.D. award to cultivate a passion project in the arts Professional Experience RESEARCH ASSISTANT | JHU SCHOOL OF NURSING | MAY 2014-‐FEBRUARY 2015 • Translated interventionist manual into PowerPoint-‐based teaching coursework (in English and Spanish) for hypertension intervention study in Baltimore-‐based Latino population • Interventionist role educating focus groups on blood pressure control in Spanish • Assisted with weekly follow-‐up phone calls to study participants regarding hypertension control OFFICE ASSISTANT | JHU SCHOOL OF NURSING | JUNE 2013-‐ FEBRUARY 2015 • Worked with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop to aid faculty and staff in Academic Affairs duties • Formatted a nursing teaching manuscript, edited three research papers LEGAL INTERN | MILLER NASH GRAHAM & DUNN, LLP | JUNE 2011-‐ January 2015 (SEASONAL) • Learned office management skills, proper attorney-‐client protocol, and adaptability in completing tasks • Met with partners, paralegals, and attorneys to learn office needs, which included the preparation of client files, handling and delivery of confidential material, and support with large-‐scale administrative projects • Assisted with firm merger, communicating with movers, vendors, and office employees to ensure a smooth transition to new office ACADEMIC TEACHING ASSISTANT | JHU CENTER FOR TALENTED YOUTH | JUNE 2013-‐ December 2014 • Created coursework, exams, and website for five Spanish courses and one psychology course • Tutored Spanish to middle school students in three different courses, aiding in oral and written Spanish Leadership & Achievements THE HUFFINGTON POST; BALTIMORE, MD • Published author of an article on the important crossroads between field research and academic study based on work in Puno, Peru CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE (CGI); NEW YORK, NY • Assisted with summit logistics to ensure the success of the annual Global Health Conference convening global leaders to create and implement solutions to pressing global health challenges NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM; BALTIMORE, MD • Worked as a harm reduction volunteer in charge of creating safe practice intravenous syringe kits for intravenous drug users INCENTIVE MENTORING PROGRAM; BALTIMORE, MD • Worked with a team to collaborate and tutor high school students in West Baltimore RAINIER SCHOLARS ALUMNI; SEATTLE, WA • A rigorous 11-‐year academic and leadership enrichment program for talented and motivated students of color