Christina Chanchu
San Luis Obispo,CA
Summary
- Research experience in both industry and academic settings.
- Reliable and organized professional, capable of adapting to new challenges.
- Excellent self-starter with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.
- Passion for behavioral medicine; skilled in handling aggression, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheep and Goat Laboratory Student Assistant
Food Animal Production Sheep and Goat
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Cared for and managed commercial ewe flock
- Assisted in lambing, provided health care, and practiced predator control
- Participated in selection, culling and marketing
Laboratory Assistant
Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Laboratory
San Luis Obispo, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Performing primary research on the impact of weather conditions on the resting behaviors of rattlesnakes
- Data collection for rattlesnake behavioral research
- Collecting, compiling, and analyzing research
- Performing quality assurance checks on RattleCam snapshots
Volunteer
Cal Poly Cat Program
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Provided daily care for kittens, including administering medication, cleaning litter boxes, refilling food and water, and sanitizing bowls
Side Walker
Halleck Creek Ranch
Marin County, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Engaged with children and adults with mental and physical disabilities through assisting them during therapeutic horseback riding lessons
- Responsible for participants safety and emergency dismounts
- Ensured that the voices of individuals with disabilities are heard and heeded
Nursing Floor Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide
San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living
San Francisco, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Provided accessible care for senior adults that capitalize on individual strength, foster community and encourage independence
- Transported patients to appointments and answered call lights
- Interacted with nursing staff, social workers and therapists
Teen Leadership Board Moderator
Girltelligence App
Palo Alto
06.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with other young woman to facilitate discussions about topics personal to women
- Implemented ways to increase engagement on the app
- Responded to girls questions and posted daily check-ins and questions
- Facilitated successful general body meetings
Meat Lab Student Assistant
Food Animal Production Beef
San Luis Obispo, CA
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Harvested, manufactured, packaged and labeled meat products
- Maintained and sanitized facility in accordance with health codes
- Provided customer service and assisted with retail sale of meat at products
Student Assistant
California Department of Transportation
Oakland, CA
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for promoting ride-sharing, carpool lanes and reducing congestion on the State Highway System
- Researching the daily number of motorists that occupy HOV lanes and inputting data collected from traffic cameras
Education
California Polytechnic State University - Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CASkills
- Electrophoresis
- PCR
- Microbial Staining and Plating
- Spectrophotometer Analysis
- Aseptic Techniques
- ELISA
- Infrared Spectroscopy
Objective
- Junior Animal Science major at Cal Poly with strong relevant experience and skills, seeking an internship at a veterinary clinic
Coursework
- Systems of Small Ruminants Management
- Meat Science
- Principles of Animal Science
- Diversity and History of Life
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Organismal Form and Function
- Ecology and Evolution
- Chemistry for Agriculture and Life Science
Activities
- Cal Poly Veterinary Science Club
- Cal Poly American Medical Student Association
- Cal Poly Delta Gamma, Sorority
- CAED Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Club
- Cal Poly Multicultural Club
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Computer Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- ChemDraw
- Google Workspace
- Canva
- Adobe Photoshop
Timeline
Sheep and Goat Laboratory Student Assistant
Food Animal Production Sheep and Goat
01.2025 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Laboratory
10.2024 - Current
Meat Lab Student Assistant
Food Animal Production Beef
09.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer
Cal Poly Cat Program
01.2024 - Current
Side Walker
Halleck Creek Ranch
06.2021 - Current
Nursing Floor Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide
San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living
06.2021 - Current
Teen Leadership Board Moderator
Girltelligence App
06.2019 - Current
Student Assistant
California Department of Transportation
06.2018 - 06.2019
California Polytechnic State University - Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine
California Polytechnic State University