Alison Soliman
Santa Cruz,CA
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Vera Umansky
Santa, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the design of qualitative and quantitative research studies.
- I took on up to 18 hours a week to do lab tasks, which include transcribing data, coding data, and collaborating with lab peers to discuss better methods for transcribing and coding.
- I met once weekly with the research leader and a graduate student to discuss my progress on lab assignments.
- Prepared presentations on proposed findings for hypothesized experiments.
- Made inferences about parent and child language to infer children's ecological reasoning skills.
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to support ongoing research projects.
Kresge Parliament Outreach Officer
Kresge Parliament
Santa Cruz, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated volunteers for outreach efforts in the community.
- Designed flyers and other materials to advertise programs or services offered by the organization.
- Planned outreach events to connect with the Kresge College community.
- Provided support to team members in completing tasks related to outreach activities.
- Participated in planning meetings with internal teams regarding upcoming outreach initiatives.
- Facilitated weekly meetings to discuss internal operational issues, current events, impacting the community, and advocacy.
Family Babysitter
Nevien Soliman
Santa Clarita , CA
05.2024 - Current
- I cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner for my sister according to my parents' dietary restrictions.
- I ensure my sister has constant supervision because she is nonverbal.
- I bathe her, wash and detangle her hair, dry her with her towel, and blow dry her hair
- I drive her to school on days when both my parents are working.
- I assist her in the bathroom with wiping, flushing, and washing her hands.
- I facilitate playing educational games when I am watching her, which are usually composed of matching and memory games, counting games, and fine motor skills games.
- I take her to her one-on-one occupational and speech therapy twice a week.
- I take her to doctor's appointments when needed.
Student Government Secretary
Jeremy Fannon
Santa Clarita, California
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized and maintained student government records and documents.
- Prepared agendas, minutes, presentations, and reports for student government meetings.
- Coordinated with other members of the student government to ensure deadlines were met.
- I answered questions from students regarding student government activities.
- Provided administrative support to the president of the student government.
- I attended all meetings of the student government as a secretary.
- Updated social media accounts with information about upcoming activities.
- Oversaw event planning logistics, such as catering and decorations.
- Monitored budget allocations are allocated to each committee within Student Government.
- Assisted in creating promotional materials, such as posters or flyers, advertising upcoming events hosted by Student Government.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports, and scanned documents, maintaining the front desk and reception area in a neat and organized fashion.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
Youth Gymnastics Coach
Fun and Fit Gymnastics
Santa Clarita, California
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Created a safe environment to practice gymnastics skills in accordance with safety regulations.
- Instructed students on proper techniques and form while performing various gymnastic activities.
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated student performance during class sessions.
- Assisted in creating lesson plans that were both educational and fun for the students.
- Monitored student behavior during classes, and addressed any issues promptly.
- Demonstrated proper spotting techniques for students attempting difficult moves or stunts.
- Utilized positive reinforcement methods to motivate students during practice sessions.
- Incorporated music into lessons to make them more enjoyable for students.
- Conducted warm-up exercises before beginning class activities.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of gymnasts.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Worked with other coaches, team members and school leadership to maintain strong program.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School
Santa Clarita 06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CASkills
- Comprehensive Fundraising Approaches
- Team-Based Problem Solving
- Community Outreach
- Crisis Management
- Reliability
- Time Management
- Personable nature
- Strong Work Ethic
- Dependability
Accomplishments
- Social Butterfly Award during my senior year of high school voted by my peers and faculty
Languages
Arabic
Limited
English
Professional
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Vera Umansky
01.2025 - Current
Kresge Parliament Outreach Officer
Kresge Parliament
10.2024 - Current
Family Babysitter
Nevien Soliman
05.2024 - Current
Student Government Secretary
Jeremy Fannon
08.2022 - 06.2023
Youth Gymnastics Coach
Fun and Fit Gymnastics
07.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
UC Santa Cruz