Anastacia Aranda
Junior Specialist
Davis,CA
Summary
Highly efficient team member well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency. Experience in lab settings involving neuroanatomy and the analysis of physical and chemical properties. Dependable candidate with strong and detail-oriented organizational skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team and project goals with a positive attitude.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
American Red Cross Gold County Region
Davis, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Volunteer with Red Cross Gold Country Region Chapter aiming to help educate, provide humanitarian services, and community relief.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Volunteered over 200 hours since joining.
Team Member/Bartender/Crew Trainer
Woodstock's Pizza
Davis, CA
10.2020 - 10.2023
- Worked in highly energetic environment to roll, top, cook, serve, and train others to make hundreds of pizzas daily.
- Promoted to bartending position, gaining greater responsibilities along with more experience collaborating with coworkers.
- Consistently provided exceptional customer service in accordance to company policy.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, weekends, late nights, and extremely busy periods.
Physician Shadow
Kaiser Permanente
Roseville, CA
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Shadowed Michael Chun, M.D. to gain insight into operations within a clinical setting.
- Actively observed and studied physician and patient interactions, diagnosis, and treatment plans.
- Assisted in monitoring patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment.
Physician Shadow
Benefis Health System
Great Falls, MT
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Shadowed James Harkness, D.O. to gain insight into hospital settings and oversaw all levels of care within emergency response.
- Attended routinely hospital ethics meetings.
- Observed and engaged in twelve hour shifts with Dr. Harkness over the course of five days.
Officer
American Red Cross Club At UCD
Davis, CA
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Was heavily involved with over 150 person club during time at UC Davis.
- Junior year elected as historian officer and managed club photos and social media platforms.
- Senior year promoted to plan and organize weekly meetings and events for respective committee (International Awareness).
- Partnered closely with club officers to develop successful strategies to expand club growth and community service.
Member
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Davis, CA
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Involved within Tri Delta's philanthropy committee to organize and help run fundraisers for St Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Make-A-Wish Foundation.
- Assisted in raising over $6,000 across 3 philanthropy events each year.
- Contributed to chapter's success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Server/Sandwich Artist
Sourdough & Co
Davis, CA
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked part-time in fast paced environment consisting of managing orders, handling register, preparing sandwiches, soups, and salads.
- Handled opening and closing duties along with intense lunch rushes serving hundreds of orders per day with help from small team of 2-5.
Volunteer
Boys And Girls Club Of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Helped to teach Spanish speaking children to read, write, and talk in English.
- Volunteered with group of classmates where we carried out instructed lesson plans to 30+ children.
Volunteer
ART2GO
San Juan , PR
02.2016 - 09.2017
- Nonprofit and student founded organization held at San Jorge Children's and Women Hospital.
- Volunteered to draw and create art with children, aiming to provide therapy through artwork.
Volunteer
SER De Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Volunteered at school for autistic children.
- Spent time with children playing games, reading, drawing, and providing general aide.
Volunteer
Panorama Gold Retirement Home
San Juan , PR
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Volunteered at retirement home for former teachers.
- Would visit with residents, play bingo, paint nails, and even sing karaoke together.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science - Neuroscience Emphasis
University of California Davis
Davis, CA 09.2018 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Saint John's School
San Juan, PR 01.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Midvale, UT 09.2014 - 12.2015
Skills
Hardworking and self-motivated
Certification
Basic Life Support, American Red Cross Training Services
Timeline
Basic Life Support, American Red Cross Training Services
02-2024
Physician Shadow
Benefis Health System
11.2022 - 11.2022
Physician Shadow
Kaiser Permanente
10.2022 - 02.2023
Team Member/Bartender/Crew Trainer
Woodstock's Pizza
10.2020 - 10.2023
Volunteer
American Red Cross Gold County Region
01.2020 - Current
Officer
American Red Cross Club At UCD
01.2020 - 06.2022
Member
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
10.2019 - 09.2021
Server/Sandwich Artist
Sourdough & Co
01.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science - Neuroscience Emphasis
University of California Davis
09.2018 - 06.2022
Volunteer
Boys And Girls Club Of Puerto Rico
09.2017 - 05.2018
Volunteer
SER De Puerto Rico
09.2016 - 05.2017
Volunteer
ART2GO
02.2016 - 09.2017
Volunteer
Panorama Gold Retirement Home
01.2016 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Saint John's School
01.2016 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
09.2014 - 12.2015