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Leslie Arenas-Ramirez

@lesliearenas-ramirez

I support community-centered research, patient interaction, and bilingual communication while preparing for a Physician Assistant career.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an opportunity to apply clinical research coordination, bilingual communication, and patient interaction skills to GI studies while deepening my understanding of patient-centered care.

I've supported UNC research and community programs through qualitative data collection, protocol documentation, Spanish-English translation, and intercultural engagement. At the Carolina Education Research Lab, I organized research findings and student-learning assessments to help redesign UNC's introductory biology curriculum.

I've also preserved local Black oral histories with the Marian Cheek Jackson Center, coordinated educational events for the UNC Anthropology Research Project, and mentored high school students through the UNC American Indian Center's college-prep program.

Alongside research, I bring high-volume customer service, volunteer coordination, public speaking, and advocacy experience. I'm preparing for a Physician Assistant career and eager to apply my clinical research coordination skills to GI studies and patient-centered care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Beauty Advisor

Current

Ulta

May 2026 - Present (3 months)

Builds genuine connections with guests through personalized consultations, assessing individual beauty needs and recommending products to drive sales and increase loyalty program and credit card enrollment. Consistently meets performance goals by engaging customers in meaningful conversations and promoting store loyalty initiatives.

Customer Service Sales Product Knowledge Loyalty Programs Merchandising

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Arts, Biology and American Studies

Activities and societies: Dean's List, Covenant Scholar, Henry Owl Scholar, GlaxoSmithKline Scholar

Pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and American Studies with a concentration in American Indian and Indigenous Studies, earning Dean's List honors and multiple scholarships.