Athena Filias - Resume
Enthusiastic about any occupation and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in any environment​
Skills
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Languages: Fluent in Russian and English; Intermediate proficiency in Spanish
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Interpersonal Skills: Team building, customer service, client relations, supervisory experience, conflict resolution, effective communication
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Work Ethic: Detail oriented, critical thinker, fast learner, dependable, creative problem solver, highly adaptable, consistent performer
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Computer Skills: Qualitative and Quantitative coding, SPSS, NVivo, MaxQDA, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets
Education
2022-2025
Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology
Florida International University Honors College, Miami Florida
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4.0 GPA Summa Cum Laude
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Dean’s List honoree each semester since 2022
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Participated in study abroad programs in Japan (Reciprocity, Summer 2024), India (Global Health, Summer 2025), and Taiwan (Cultural and Language Immersion, Summer 2025)
Work History
July, 2021 - Present
Chartering and Operations
Maritime Shipbrokers LLC - Tamarac, FL
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Prepared and managed professional communications, including emails, legal documents, contracts, and various business materials
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Handled daily calls and emails; addressed client inquiries, resolved issues, and facilitated deal closures
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Participated in in-person meetings to discuss chartering logistics, company expansion, stevedore employment, and client negotiations
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Represented the company at international networking events, including the Madrid Fruit Fair, to strengthen and maintain client relationships
December 2021 – Present
Food Preperation Worker
Minuta Venecia - North Miami Beach, FL
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Assist annually with a seasonal catering job, preparing and distributing over 500+ Venezuelan hallacas and 300+ traditional bread during the end-of-year holidays.
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Maintained clean and organized workspaces to ensure a safe and efficient food preparation environment
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Transported supplies and equipment between storage and prep areas to streamline operations
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Assisted wait staff and other members of the team in completing tasks.
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Consistently delivered high-quality work while remaining calm and focused under pressure
May 2023 - April 2025
Research Assistant
Florida International University - Miami, Florida
I-Lab (May 2023 - April 2025)
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Entered, coded, and managed both quantitative and qualitative data for a full dissertation study and an independent research project.
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Improved presentation and interpersonal skills by presenting personal ideas and concepts for improving the design's efficiency to the supervisor.
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Worked with Excel and SPSS
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Ran participants through cognitive interviews, conducted myself in a professional manner, and collected subsequent data
Cog-Lab (August 2023 - May 2024)
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Helped with data processing operations for large survey research projects.
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Maintained accurate records of participant responses using Excel and the SONA system, while upholding strict confidentiality in accordance with disciplinary standards.
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Ran participants in an organized and timely manner.
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Janurary 2024 - May 2025
Learning Assistant
Florida International University - Miami, Florida
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Held weekly meetings to evaluate the quality of instruction and student support.
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Supported a total of 400 students across multiple semesters by organizing and allocating academic resources for Research Methods I (100 students/semester) and Research Methods II (50 students/semester).
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Demonstrated empathy and patience while offering individualized academic scaffolding to enhance student learning.
Research Methods I (January 2024 - May 2025) ​​​
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Manually calculated t-tests (independent and dependent), one-way ANOVAs, z-tests, effect sizes, and correlation coefficients to deepen conceptual understanding and effectively support student learning.
Research Methods II (August 2024 - May 2025)
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Reviewed instructor lessons, delivered a guest lecture, and developed instructional materials for future classes.
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Provided around 5 hours of additional support each week outside of class, assisting with concept clarification, paper writing, and SPSS guidance.
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Leadership Experience
September 2023 - March 2024
Events Coordinator & Site Leader
Florida International University: Alternative Breaks, Miami Florida
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Supported senior leadership by preparing status reports on event planning, scheduling, cancellations, inquiries, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and proposal development
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Managed, led, and coordinated a team of student workers, fostering a collaborative work environment to ensure efficient task execution
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Volunteered to help the local community in New Orleans, Louisiana, by tackling issues of homelessness with SBP and Unity GNO, and environmental issues with the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana and Common Ground Relief
October 2023 - April 2024
Peer Mentor
Florida International University, Miami Florida
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Instructed younger students in the psychology field and built lasting relationships
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Engaged in active listening to support students’ personal growth and skill development
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Provided guidance and encouragement to students from similar backgrounds, promoting confidence and academic success
October 2023 - April 2024
Student Conduct Committee Member
Florida International University, Miami Florida
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Collaborated with peers to explore alternative perspectives and reach consensus through constructive dialogue
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Collected and analyzed academic evidence to assess and determine students’ academic standing
Cirtifications
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Certified in Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) in Social/Behavioral Human Subjects Research
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Certified in Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) in Wildlife Research
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Trained in Cognitive Interviewing
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Earned an advanced Leadership Certificate from the National Society of Leadership and Success
Honors/Awards/Recognitions
Novemeber 2020
Alum of the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists congress
Member of Psi Chi student honor society in psychology
December 2023 - Present
Feburary 2024 - Present
Member of Phi Kappa Phi student honor society
March 2024 - Present
Member of Honors Society
FIU OEA Scholarship recipient
2024
2024
FIU Honors Abroad Scholarship recipient
2025
GHSA research scholarship recipient
2025
Excellence in Civic Engagement Medallion of Distinction
2025
Global Learning Medallion of Distinction
2025
Commencement Ceremony Banner Marshall