Ashley Damian
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Public Health student at California State University, Los Angeles with experience supporting youth programs and serving diverse communities in fast-paced customer-facing roles. While attending college, I have worked as a barista to help fund my educational and personal needs, strengthening my work ethic, communication, adaptability, cultural awareness, and ability to connect with people from varied backgrounds. Seeking a community-focused internship where I can contribute to health education, outreach, and health equity initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Program Intern / Assistant
HACLA Summer Youth Program
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated youth programming activities, ensuring timely execution and smooth operations.
- Collaborated with staff to develop activities that encouraged participation and supported a positive, inclusive environment.
- Addressed participant concerns and offered guidance, enhancing communication and community engagement skills.
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
Downtown Los Angeles
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Delivered quality service in a fast-paced downtown location while preparing beverages, handling transactions, and maintaining health and safety standards.
- Interacted with customers to deliver excellent service and foster lasting relationships.
- Cultivated customer relationships through attentive communication and collaborated with coworkers to ensure seamless operations during peak periods.
- Established strong skills in multitasking, conflict resolution, teamwork, and customer service before location closure.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure a safe environment.
Barista
Dutch Bros Coffee
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered friendly, efficient service in high-volume environment, fostering positive relationships with diverse customers.
- Collaborated with team members to adapt during busy periods, resolving customer concerns with professionalism and empathy.
- Balanced employment with university responsibilities, showcasing reliability and strong time management skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University
Los Angeles, CA12-2026
High School Diploma -
Felicitas & Gonzalo Mendez High School
Los Angeles, CA05-2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Team Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Community Engagement
- Cultural Competency
- Public Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Google Sheets
- Google Docs
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Slides
Selected Public Health Projects
- Community Photovoice, Examined neighborhood and built-environment factors that influence community health and well-being.
- Academic Presentations & Research, Developed evidence-based written and oral presentations on public health topics, strengthening research, analysis, and audience-focused communication.
- International Health - Bolivia, Analyzed environmental justice, gender inequality, health disparities, and sustainable development using research and public health frameworks.
Timeline
Barista
Dutch Bros Coffee
10.2025 - Current
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2025 - 09.2025
Youth Program Intern / Assistant
HACLA Summer Youth Program
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
California State University
High School Diploma -
Felicitas & Gonzalo Mendez High School