Jessica Young

I am a professional writer and effective collaborator who recently graduated from U.C. Davis with a B.A. in English. My education demonstrates that I am skilled in writing, organization, research, communication, and critical thinking. I hope to become a paralegal. Valuing mutual respect, I gratefully reciprocate with dedicated hard work.

Winter 2022

BARISTA AT THIRSTEA / Temecula, CA

• October 2022 – February 2023 (20-25hrs/wk)
• Mastered 80+ drink recipes: teas, slushies, coffee, and toppings
• Delivered friendly customer service with precise customizations
• Maintained CA Food Service Codes with rigorous cleaning protocols

Summer 2019

MARKETING ASSISTANT AT WILLDAN GROUP, INC./ Full-Time Paid Internship / Anaheim, CA

• June 2019 – September 2019 (30-40hrs/wk)
• Worked as a Marketing Assistant under the supervision of Antonella Estrella, Director of Marketing Operations
• Scheduled and conducted interviews with Willdan Group, Inc.'s key professionals, including VP and Program Manager
• Produced 30+ resumes for Willdan’s business proposals
• Contributed to proposal writing, offering feedback on diagrams, tables, and text clarity
• Managed data entries for Ann Derse, Willdan's Proposal Manager
• Flexible work arrangement: Commuted 3/5 days to Anaheim office, worked efficiently from home with company laptop. Engaged in remote and in-person communication with coworkers.

Summer 2017

MARKETING INTERN AT WILLDAN GROUP, INC./ Two-week long unpaid internship / Anaheim, CA

• Edited technical company brochures for conciseness and customer appeal
• Managed data entries

Career Breaks

March 2022 - October 2022

• Gap Year

February 2023 - Present

• Explored starting a small business and freelance writing. Surgery recovery

UC Davis

B.A. in English

3.83 GPA

Graduated in Dec. 2021 Completed Courses: Business Writing, English Grammar, Intro to Digital Media

Enrolling in UCSD’s ABA approved Paralegal Studies Program in Sep. 2023