Alana Tsarofski
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on enhancing customer satisfaction and safety through effective caregiving and retail experiences. Proven ability to create positive environments and build strong relationships, ready to contribute to team success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Giver - Grandmother
Home
Seal Beach , CA
06.2020 - 03.2025
- Administered prescribed medications promptly, ensuring adherence to care plan
- Supported organization of social events by helping with setup and coordination.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping, and monitoring food consumption.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Completed light housekeeping by managing laundry and changing bed linens regularly.
- Delivered companionship through engaging conversations and participation in various recreational activities.
Junior Lifeguard
City of Seal Beach
Seal Beach , CA
06.2016 - 08.2024
- Developed proficiency in beach lifeguarding techniques through hands-on training and practice.
- Learned to effectively use and care for beach lifeguard tools to maintain readiness and functionality.
- Executed practice rescue operations, improving readiness for real-life emergencies.
- Acquired expertise in beach lifeguarding techniques.
Friday Night Lights (FNL) Cheer Coach
FNL Cheer
Los Alamitos, CA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided mentorship to groups of 6 to 10 young girls aged four to eleven through organized activities.
- Tracked the progress of each team member and provided timely feedback.
- Supervised team members during practices and performances.
- Oversaw uniforms, props, and equipment inventory, ensuring proper storage and readiness for use.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and upcoming activities and events.
- Managed uniforms, props, and equipment inventory, ensuring they were properly stored between uses.
- Updated parents on student progress and shared information about upcoming activities and events.
Retail Worker
Urban Eden
Long Beach, CA
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Maintained accurate sales accounting records to support store management's financial oversight.
- Described merchandise and addressed customer questions to enhance product understanding and satisfaction.
- Greeted customers upon entry to identify their specific wants and needs.
- Monitored store environment for potential security risks and theft incidents.
- Organized the store by returning merchandise to the proper areas, restocking displays, and cleaning shelves.
- Opened and closed the store
Education
Master of Arts - Communications
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA05-2030
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Los Alamitos High School
Los Alamitos, CA06-2025
Skills
- Personal care
- Patient safety
- Mobility assistance
- Meal preparation
- Safety procedures
- Customer relations
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Critical thinking
- Product expertise
Accomplishments
- Principles Honor Roll throughout four years of high school
- Awarded "The Areial Artistry Award" in high school dance
- Awarded the "Giving it All" award in high school dance
- Member of the National Society of High School Scholars
- Awarded the Seal of Biliteracy for American Sign Language
- Awarded the Gold Cord for over 1000 hours of community service
- Received the Award of Merit for maintaining a GPA above 3.5
- Awarded the Pathway Completer Cord in Anatomy
- Scholarship recipient from Boeing Leadership Association of Southern California
- Achieved Dean's List both semesters at Virginia Tech
- Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
- Foundations of Leadership
Affiliations
- Active member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
Friday Night Lights (FNL) Cheer Coach
FNL Cheer
01.2024 - 05.2024
Retail Worker
Urban Eden
07.2023 - 01.2024
Care Giver - Grandmother
Home
06.2020 - 03.2025
Junior Lifeguard
City of Seal Beach
06.2016 - 08.2024
Master of Arts - Communications
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech)
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech)
High School Diploma -
Los Alamitos High School