ARMANDO PALESTINA
La Puente,CA
Summary
Dedicated and motivated student with hands-on experience in community engagement through the El Monte Police Explorers Program. Eager to leverage analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills in a law enforcement internship to foster personal and professional growth. Proven adaptability to new environments enhances the ability to contribute effectively to team success. Committed to maintaining a positive attitude while embracing continuous learning opportunities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Starbucks
12.2021 - Current
- Preparing and serving different types of coffee.
- Providing customer service, accepting payments, ensuring all prices and quality are accurate and providing a receipt to every customer.
Intern
Los Angeles Police Department
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted with administrative tasks as needed, ensuring smooth operations within the department and timely completion of paperwork.
- Supported detectives in investigations by gathering evidence and conducting interviews under supervision.
- Improved internal communication within the department by helping maintain an efficient filing system for reports and records.
Northgate Market
11.2017 - 10.2021
- Welcoming customers, answering their questions, helping them locate items, and providing advice or recommendations.
- Operating scanners, scales, cash registers, and other electronics.
- Accepting payments, ensuring all prices and quantities are accurate and providing a receipt to every customer
El Monte Police Explorers Program
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Working with the community through volunteer work
- Helping set up for nonprofit events, help in traffic and pedestrian control at private and assist at city events.
VIVA Club
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Help youths that are disabled, provide support for teenage kids with sexuality differences.
- Provide guidance and support with teenagers of multi-cultural beliefs and religion to voice out their fears, experiences, and concerns after experiencing bullying by their peers.
Education
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California, CA 08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Cal. State Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05-2026
High School -
South El Monte High School
06.2017
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Flexible and adaptable
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- 2013 Perfect Attendance
Attending class every day without being late and being absent.
- 2016 Junior Varsity Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
Award based on being valuable to playing baseball and working as a team player
- 2016 Perfect Attendance
Attending class every day without being late and being absent.
- 2017 Athletic Award
Participating in Track and Field
- 2017 Principal’s Award
Having a 3.00 GPA
- 2018 Employee of the Month
For having good customer service as a cashier.
- 2021 Employee of the Month
For having good customer service as a cashier
- 2025 Partner of the Quarter
A team member who lives the company’s values through great customer connections and teamwork.
Timeline
Pasadena City College
08.2025 - Current
Intern
Los Angeles Police Department
02.2024 - 08.2025
Starbucks
12.2021 - Current
Northgate Market
11.2017 - 10.2021
VIVA Club
01.2016 - 06.2017
El Monte Police Explorers Program
08.2013 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Cal. State Dominguez Hills
High School -
South El Monte High School
HONORS, AWARDS, AND MEMBERSHIPS
2013 El Monte Police Explorers Program Member, 2013 – 2019, 2013 AVID Member Member, 2013 – 2017, 2013 Perfect Attendance Attending class every day without being late and being absent., 2016 Viva Club Member 2016, 2016 Junior Varsity Baseball Most Valuable Player Award Award based on being valuable to playing baseball and working as a team player, 2016 Perfect Attendance, 2017 Athletic Award Participating in Track and Field, 2017 Principal’s Award Having a 3.00 GPA, 2018 Employee of the Month For having good customer service as a cashier., 2021 Employee of the Month For having good customer service as a cashier
RELEVANT HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES
Computer design, chemistry, math, crime scene investigation, and art.