Anita Soliz
Bakersfield
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chaplain
Marketplace Chaplains
02.2024 - Current
- I offer spiritual guidance to a staff of twenty from Olive Crest that oversee young women who are in the state system due to delinquency and/or rescued from trafficking.
- I provide short-term counseling on ways to cope with personal and/or workplace conflicts, stress of caregiving, providing a confidential space where employees can openly discuss frustrations and seek solutions, reinforcing their commitment to employee well-being.
- I attend monthly celebrations that recognize and celebrate employees' personal and professional achievements, which further strengthens trust and connection.
- When the opportunity arises I pray with and/or evangelize to the staff members and their clients.
Student Chaplain
Adventist Health Bakersfield
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
Volunteer
Bakersfield Community Hospice
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Weekly patient visits providing companionship and, if they wish, a moment of prayer.
- These visits are meant to bring comfort, a listening ear, and a compassionate presence to patients who may be in need of some extra support.
- Document patient care
Volunteer
Canyon Hills Assembly of God - Champions Club
09.2024 - 04.2025
- My role is to accompany one to two children with special needs as they rotate through different rooms, such as the sensory and worship rooms.
- Each child receives prayer before beginning activities in each room, and some children particularly enjoy having Bible stories read to them as part of their experience.
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
07.2020 - 05.2024
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
- Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on inpatient compound prescription orders.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
- Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales.
- Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
ACES Educational Aide
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
Caregiver
Kern County Aging & Adult Services
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Volunteer Public Speaker
Valley Fever America's Foundation
01.2013 - 01.2018
- As a public speaker, I have worked extensively to educate local communities on the signs, symptoms, and caregiving involved with Valley Fever, drawing from my family's own experiences with this challenging illness.
- Throughout my efforts, I have fostered and maintained relationships with pediatricians and infectious disease specialists at Valley Children's Hospital, who are dedicated to treating and understanding Valley Fever.
- In 2018, I established the first Proclamation for Valley Fever Pediatric Awareness Week in Kern County through the Kern County Board of Supervisors.
- That same year, I created the inaugural Kids Conquer Cocci event, aimed at furthering public knowledge and community involvement.
- My aspiration was to create more pathways for acknowledgment and understanding of coccidioidomycosis in infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
Santa Barbara Business College
05.2010 - 01.2015
- Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
- Updated instructional materials, ordered equipment and supplies and utilized various learning modalities to enhance instruction.
- Collaborated with medical instructors to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
- Increased learning initiatives by educating students using project/inquiry based learning, cooperative learning, debates and simulation methods including laboratory studies.
Education
No Degree - Biblical Studies
Colorado Christian University
Lakeview, CO05-2026
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Taft College
Taft, CA01.2013
Criminal Justice, Transferred - undefined
University of Phoenix
Bakersfield, CA01.2013
Criminal Justice, Transferred - undefined
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA01.2010
Pharmacy Assistant, Certificate -
Savannah Technical College
Hinesville, GA01.1997
Kern High School District - undefined
Bakersfield Adult School
Bakersfield, CA01.1991
Kern High School District - undefined
East Bakersfield High School
Bakersfield, CA01.1990
Skills
- Spiritual care
- Communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Data entry
- Records management
- Public speaking
- Cross-functional communications
- Vendor relations
- Brand awareness
- Event organization
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Community support
- Fostering positive relationships
- Materials preparation
Personal Information
Hobbies: Photography, Writer - Children's Books, Faith-based
Timeline
Student Chaplain
Adventist Health Bakersfield
01.2025 - 05.2025
Volunteer
Bakersfield Community Hospice
09.2024 - 04.2025
Volunteer
Canyon Hills Assembly of God - Champions Club
09.2024 - 04.2025
Chaplain
Marketplace Chaplains
02.2024 - Current
Inpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
07.2020 - 05.2024
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2019 - 08.2020
ACES Educational Aide
Panama-Buena Vista Union School District
02.2018 - 01.2019
Caregiver
Kern County Aging & Adult Services
08.2017 - 01.2018
Volunteer Public Speaker
Valley Fever America's Foundation
01.2013 - 01.2018
Pharmacy Technician Instructor
Santa Barbara Business College
05.2010 - 01.2015
Criminal Justice, Transferred - undefined
University of Phoenix
Criminal Justice, Transferred - undefined
Bakersfield College
Kern High School District - undefined
Bakersfield Adult School
Kern High School District - undefined
East Bakersfield High School
No Degree - Biblical Studies
Colorado Christian University
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Taft College
Pharmacy Assistant, Certificate -
Savannah Technical College
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