Education
University Of California, Santa Barbara, Environmental Studies, Professional Writing 2024
Mission High School, San Francisco, 2020
Classes at City College of San Francisco and University of California, Santa Cruz
Work Experience
The Bottom line UCSB - 8/22— 4/23.
Investigative Beat Reporter and Staff Writer
Write one story per week.
Effectively arrange and organize reporting logistics.
Manage multiple local investigative pieces including interviews, research, and storytelling.
Interview well-known individuals, for example, Roger Reaves and Yamamotoyama.
Engage in collaborative articles
Write articles on Science, Entertainment, Food, etc.
Captain, Duffl, 1/22-present
Manage store operations, overseeing deliveries, customer service, and restocking.
Ensure safety protocol and friendly customer service.
Helped make our branch the most profitable in the chain.
Racer delivering packages, participate in marketing and media 2021-22
Director Summer 2022, Board 2022, Staff 2021-Present, Excursion Club UCSB
Managed growth to one thousand members -- the biggest student-run organization on UCSB campus.
Organized social media, marketing events, and membership protocol.
Oversee the operation of thousands of gear rentals and manage gear systems.
Led more than 30 backpacking trips, watercraft trips, and other outdoor adventures for groups of college students.
Summer Camp Counselor, Camp Tawonga, Summer 2021
Responsible for 12 adolescent campers, 20 hours a day, 6 days a week.
Kept campers engaged throughout the day with a variety of creative activities.
Oversaw mental, physical, and emotional health of campers
Counselor, Camp Tawonga, 2019-2020
Responsible for groups of kids 5-10 years old throughout the day.
Managed time and safety of youth, organized and planned activities.
Adapted to the challenges of hosting children in an outdoor environment.
Floral and Garden Design Event Crew, Waterlily Pond, San Francisco, 2019-2022
Transported and set up heavy materials and fragile artwork at event venues.
Loaded and unloaded trucks in a timely, efficient manner.
Maintained a clean and organized warehouse.
Lab Assistant (volunteer), Santa Barbara Botanical Garden, 2021
Handled lab equipment safely and in an organized manner.
Assisted in scientific study recording biodiversity of San Clemente Island.
Practiced problem-solving in a scientific environment.
City Surf Project (San Francisco)
Surf Instructor in a weekly program, 2017-2020
Surf Instructor Leadership Training program, Summer of 2017 and 2018
Taught youth groups and individuals water safety and surfing skills.
Led groups of 10-15 in the water.
Managed surf equipment.
Transported and prepared participants for the day’s activities in a timely fashion.
Support and encouragement for underserved youth with no previous ocean experience.
Guayaki Ambacebador 2020-2021
Promoted the Guayaki brand by sharing products with 100+ students.
Brought products to local events and provided consumer experience.
Discussed the products and brand with expertise.
Used social media to promote the product.
Certifications
Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
NAUI Scuba Diving
Ojai Rock Climbing Trad Single Pitch Course
Extracurricular Activities
College
Member, Surfrider Foundation, Isla Vista Chapter, UCSB 2021-22
Provided local food businesses the opportunity to qualify as Ocean Friendly.
Helped certify 3+ restaurants with Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program.
Conducted student surveys through social media, to support the program.
Member, Wildlife Society, UCSB 2021-22
Reporter, KCSB news, UCSB 2022
Wrote and recorded two news pieces for local radio station.
Member, mindfulness club, UCSB 2022
Mission High School
Captain, Varsity Soccer Team, 2019-2020
Co-President, Mission Surf Club, 2017-2019 (Vice-President, 2016-2017)
Wellness Center Teaching Assistant
Debate Team, Book Club
Spanish language