Panashe Muendesi

Omaha, Nebraska | 531-210-0274 | pmuendesi@unomaha.edu

Education
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA EXPECTED MAY 2021
· Major: B.S. in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences
· Minor: Medical Humanities
· Related coursework: Communication, Service Learning Course
· 3.7 GPA, Dean’s List
· Susan Buffet Scholarship Recipient and member of The Thompson Learning Community

Involvement
· Chi Omega Sorority; NeuroWOW; Pre-Health Professionals Club; Nation Council of Negro
Women; College Ministry; Black Excellence
· Member of Santo’s research team on Cross Cultural Adolescent Development

Experience
ASSISTANT YOUTH PROGRAM CORDINATOR | SAVE OMAHA | OCT. 2018-PRESENT
- Exposed students to college campuses and ensured the program was running effectively
- Connected under-served youth students (grades 3-8) to college resources
- Communicated with the Multicultural Affairs Offices at the local colleges
- Used Quick Books, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Social Media
MENTOR| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA| JULY 2018- PRESENT
- Mentored at-risk students accepted to UNO by review.
- Maintained supportive relationships by holding monthly meetings, evaluations, and
continuous communication
- Promoted student success by co-teaching a course in efficacy and educational success
- Collaborated with UNO and non-profits in Omaha in a leadership role
INFANT CAREGIVER| OUR HOUSE DAYCARE | DECEMBER 2016- JUNE 2017
- Consistent and positive early engagement for early development
- Assist in infants developing physically and emotionally
- Tend to 3-4 infants ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed
- Communicate to the parents or guardians regarding infant’s daily status
FRONT ASSOCIATE | SKYZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK| APRIL 2016- SEPT 2016
- Accepting payments for tickets sales into the gymnasium with promptness and
enthusiasm
- Hosting events and coordinating the schedule of the event
- Ensure a positive, fun environment for customers and employees
- Maintain a clean front desk and exemplify fine customer service skills
PARK ATTENDANT | PAPIO BAY WATER PARK| MARCH 2016- SEPT 2016
- Adapted to tasks given for the day
- Kept the pool and the grounds impeccably clean and organized
- Trained new employees on complying to the rules and regulations
- Collaborated with the lifeguards to manage a safe and amusing water park

Volunteer and Leadership

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
- Allocated the right project for each member of the team
- Built meaningful relationships with the members of the community members
- Painted and Rebuilt dilapidated homes or buildings in low income neighborhoods
GIRLS INC. OF OMAHA
- Inspired young, smart girls to succeed and to be heard
- Prepared the mentoring space for girls
- Tutored and oversaw students in the homework department
- Promoted a pro-girl environment by informing the girls about the barriers women have to face
MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
- Participated in philanthropies to raise money for children battling critical illnesses
- Engaged the UNO campus and Omaha community in supporting this foundation
MALCOLM X FOUNDATION
- Educated middle school mentees about Malcolm X’s legacy on a local, national, and
international level
- Facilitated controversial and fascinating conversations about minority groups in America
UNO SERVICE DAYS
- Committed to volunteer at a non-profit with a large group of individuals
- Addressed social issues that are affecting the Omaha area

Gallup Clifton Strengths

Focus, Achiever, Responsibility, Significance, Discipline

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