Student Assistant at CSUS, CARES (2025-08 – Present)
- Worked with students 1-on-1 as a personal shopper through the food pantry and assisted them with finding basic needs items, such as food, clothing, and personal care items
- Assisted students with referrals for other resources with the department, such as emergency housing, Cal-Fresh support, and counseling services
- Supported restocking, deliveries and donation processing
Guest Services at Santa Barbara Zoo (2025-05 – Present)
- Assigned various roles providing customer service, cash handling, and receptionist duties
- Provided guest education related to conservation efforts and animal facts
Paraeducator II, Special Education at Goleta Union School District (2023-10 – 2025-01)
- Assisted students with disabilities reach academic and behavior goals via one-on-one or group intervention
- Collected data based on student's current goals and discussed intervention plan with behavioral specialist
- Assisted students with skills related to emotional, social, or academic needs to promote independence
- Implemented support based on each student's behavioral intervention plan (BIP)
- Observed student's behavior and provided intervention and approved de-escalation strategies when necessary
Mental Health Peer at Counseling And Psychological Services, CSUCI (2022-08 – 2023-05)
- Held 1-on-1 sessions with students dealing with stress, anxiety, or adjustment difficulties
- Lead coordinator for tabling and events to promote counseling services and discuss current mental health issues among college students
- Planned an event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month gaining student participation in active prevention of sexual assault
- Assisted with social media campaigns, professional development, and expansion of the program
- Assisted with grant writing for an on-campus event
Area Coordinator, Mentor/Tutor at The Emily Shane Foundation (2021-09 – 2022-01)
- Managed tutoring program for the Oxnard, CA school districts
- Created schedules, planned meetings, and implemented different programs
- Assisted youth with homework assignments, habit changes, and skills to increase efficiency in school
Associate at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (2021-03 – 2021-08)
- Prepared recipe ingredients and cooked fresh items daily
- Greeted customers at the counter and handled transactions
- Restocked supplies and cleaned cooking stations before and after each shift
Associate at Bath And Body Works, Limited Brands (2020-10 – 2021-02)
- Managed customer interactions and provided price information and product details
- Identified customer needs and wants to enhance customer experiences and boost sales
Kennel Technician at Santa Ynez Pet Hospital (2019-01 – 2020-10)
- Managed boarding and food orders
- Assisted with examinations and giving medication to boarding patients
- Observed hospitalized animals for injuries and/or changes in condition
- Janitorial Duties
Research Intern at Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (2020-05 – 2020-07)
- Volunteered in studies to assist with labeling and delivering vials to lab rooms
- Assisted nurses with subjects, giving them supplies, and basic clean-up duties
- Participated in 14+ hours of research
