Avanti Ram
Summary
Motivated candidate seeking a position focused on surgery, animal care, and medical research. Eager to combine my experience across many different fields to bring unique, interdisciplinary skills and hands-on innovation to healthcare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bowl Barista
Palmettos Superfoods
Mountain View
06.2025 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies
- Trained new baristas on beverage preparation techniques and customer service skills
- Prepared visually appealing Acai bowls that enhanced customer experience
Volunteer
VITAS Hospice Care
Palo Alto
12.2024 - Current
- Accompanied patients on social outings, providing companionship and rest for caregivers
- Participated in activities to bring comfort and positivity through personal connections
- Completed documentation for patient assessments, gaining experience in the healthcare system
- Practiced validation therapy to support patients
Welder | Business
Henry M. Gunn Robotics Team
Palo Alto
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Welded metal parts to create stable components for the robot
- Dedicated over 100 hours to CAD, prototyping, and building the designed robot
- Participated in improving prosthetic creations for members in the community
- Created competition report presentations and pitched to companies gaining sponsors valued over $2000
Veterinarian Clinic Assistant
Pets In Need
Palo Alto , CA
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Prepared surgery rooms following strict sterile techniques
- Provided medication and vaccinations to 40+ canines
- Assembled 50+ surgical packs identifying a diverse amount of veterinary instruments
- Ability to apply ointments and masks to animals during surgery while under anesthesia
- Learned how to interpret animal behavior while attending to the needs of the surgeon
Title IX Specialist & Student Advocate
Robert Andrade
Palo Alto, CA
01.2022 - Current
- Selected to travel to New York City for the national SafeBae conference, completing advanced training to bring sexual violence prevention skills back to the community
- Initiated educational outreach by speaking in classrooms across high schools, Middle College, and Foothill College to bring awareness and rights to campuses as well as projects
- Currently working on specialized training under RAINN protocols to master crisis response, boundary enforcement, and trauma-informed communication
Lead Volunteer
Doggie Protective Services
Palo Alto, CA
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Helped handle adoption events with over 500 dogs and cats finding homes
- Trained new volunteers on animal handling and safety procedures
- Working between multiple shelters to ensure cleanliness and organization
- Aided in organized fundraising events to support shelter needs
Education
High School Diploma -
Palo Alto Middle College High School
Los Altos, CA06-2026
Henry M. Gunn
Palo Alto, CA06-2025
Skills
- Surgical & Equipment Operation Assistant
- Patient Comfort & Clinical Support
- Data Analysis & Experimental Design
- Crisis De-escalation & Behavioral Management
- Client Sales & Customer Service
- Team Management
- Endurance Athlete
Certification
- Consent Culture Training Certification — The Daisy Coleman Committee
- CPR Certification — American Red Cross
- California Food Handler Card — ServSafe
Accomplishments
- President's Volunteer Service Award (Animal Care), Gold — AmeriCorps
- Spanish National Honors Society — AATSP
- Student Scholarship — CSEA
- District Student Resilience Character Award — PAMCHS
- Titan Athletic Leadership Award — PAUSD
- Business Portfolio Award — The Athena Fellowship
Websites
Timeline
Bowl Barista
Palmettos Superfoods
06.2025 - Current
Volunteer
VITAS Hospice Care
12.2024 - Current
Welder | Business
Henry M. Gunn Robotics Team
06.2024 - 06.2025
Veterinarian Clinic Assistant
Pets In Need
03.2024 - 03.2025
Title IX Specialist & Student Advocate
Robert Andrade
01.2022 - Current
Lead Volunteer
Doggie Protective Services
01.2022 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Palo Alto Middle College High School
Henry M. Gunn