Briana Lemus

Analyzed rooms were cleaned, animals were fed, and assisted any potential adopters every 1-2 hours. Collaborated with fellow volunteers to keep all rooms clean and neat for viewing every 30 minutes. Completed 40 hours of service before the pandemic prevented the return of volunteers.

Volunteer at Friends for Life (2019-12 – 2020-01)

• Analyzed rooms were cleaned, animals were fed, and assisted any potential adopters every 1-2 hours.
• Collaborated with fellow volunteers to keep all rooms clean and neat for viewing every 30 minutes.
• Completed 40 hours of service before the pandemic prevented the return of volunteers.

Community engagement intern at Young Audiences Inc. of Houston (2026-02 – 2026-05)

• Developed and distribute communications and marketing materials for the organization, including 2 general communications, 4 program flyers, and various social media content
• Created and maintain multiple contact list spreadsheets for schools and site partners
• Attended over 5 public programs and events as a community representative to increase organizational visibility and awareness

Shift Lead at Sharetea Rice Village (2023-12 – Present)

• Maintained the standard of providing exceptional customer service for customers and maintained a customer focused mentality
• Ensured smooth store operations by maintaining and executing shift goals during every shift.
• Weekly assisting in all operating functions, including store maintenance, administrative duties, inventory management, etc.

Facilitator at Challenge Advisory Program (2020-08 – 2021-06)

• Organized and led weekly activities and check-in’s for advisory alongside five other senior facilitators.
• Overtook complete leader roll for a full ten months of school, constantly keeping track of activities and assignments for upcoming weeks.
• Enhanced and showcased each facilitators’ major skill throughout school year increasing facilitator confidence by 60%

Member at Volunteer and Service Committee (2019-04 – 2020-06)

• Reviewed and tracked volunteer hours for fellow seniors, constantly updating the list.
• Oversaw and lead meetings two or three times a week in order to determine progress in volunteer hours.
• Modified weekly hours in a senior’s school schedule, making sure the minimum required of 2 hours each week was met.

Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts – University of Houston-Downtown, College of Humanities & Social Sciences (2026-05)

Minor in General Business – University of Houston-Downtown, College of Humanities & Social Sciences (2026-05)