RESUME

Jay Valdez

jpablovaldeza@gmail.com • (336)465-8638

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Aug '23 - May '25

University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Charlotte, NC

• GPA: 3.95 | Summa Cum Laude | Chancellor's List (All Semesters)

Associate of Science Aug '18 - May '23

Randolph Community College | Asheboro, NC

• GPA: 3.25

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corazón Latino Fellow Jun '25 - Aug '25

Corazon Latino | Washington, DC

• Attended and summarized congressional hearings on public lands, environmental policy, and federal budgeting

• Produced internal policy briefs and supported organizational strategy on environmental equity and access

• Contributed to digital outreach and Spanish-language communications targeting underserved communities

• Developed skills in research, legislative tracking, and nonprofit advocacy at the federal level

Service Leader Feb '25 - May '25

Chipotle | Asheboro, NC

• Lead a team of 6-7 employees per shift, ensuring efficient service and smooth operations in a fast-paced environment

• Trained 4+ new hires, improving team performance and reducing onboarding time by standardizing training

procedures

• Manages shift operations during peak hours, resolving workflow challenges to maintain an average service

efficiency increase of 15%

• Oversee compliance with safety and operational procedures, contributing to a 20% reduction in workplace errors

Kitchen Leader Dec '24 - Feb '25

• Oversaw a 6-7 person kitchen team per shift, ensuring smooth operations and resolving issues to maintain efficiency

• Trained and onboarded 3-4 new team members, improving workflow and reinforcing food safety compliance

• Monitored inventory and portion control, helping reduce food waste by 15% and minimizing unnecessary costs

• Led shift operations during peak hours, addressing workflow bottlenecks to improve service speed by 10%

Crew May '24 - Dec '24

• Prepared fresh ingredients and assembled menu items, maintaining speed and accuracy to ensure timely service

during peak hours

• Provided excellent customer service by engaging with guests and efficiently handling orders, enhancing overall

dining experiences

• Maintained food safety and sanitation procedures, upholding company standards to create a clean and compliant

kitchen environment

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Certifications | ServSafe Certified (November 2024)

Research & Data Analysis | R programming for statistical analysis and data visualization

Technology | Microsoft Office, AI tools, social media management

Language | Spanish (Intermediate Proficiency)

PROGRAMS & FELLOWSHIPS

The Washington Center – Academic Internship Program Jan '25 - Apr '25

The Washington Center | Washington, DC

• Completed a full-time internship, academic coursework, and professional development programming

• Conducted an informational interview with a U.S. Senate staffer to explore career paths in public policy

• Wrote a capstone reflection integrating personal values, professional growth, and long-term goals