Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Awards
Languages
Extracurricular Activities
Timeline
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Daniel Alvarado

Temecula,CA

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Journalist

Daily Nexus
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2023 - 06.2025
  • Helped in conducting 6 in-depth research studies to produce accurate and compelling news articles.
  • Developed engaging content across 3 university platforms, enhancing audience reach and interaction.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine story angles, and ensure clarity and coherence in reporting.
  • Regularly interviewed key sources, gathering diverse perspectives to enrich narrative depth and context.

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
Walnut Creek; Temecula; Santa Barbara, CA
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring positive dining experiences, and promoting brand loyalty.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline service operations, enhancing stocking accuracy and speed.
  • Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels, and aiding in restocking efforts to minimize shortages.
  • Conducted regular quality checks on food products, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and company standards.
  • Trained 22 new crew members on operational procedures, fostering a team-oriented environment, and improving workflow.

Restaurant Busser

Leoness Cellars
Temecula, CA
06.2019 - 08.2021
  • Cleared tables to maintain a high turnover rate and minimize wait times.
  • Maintained the table setting by removing courses as completed, and replenishing utensils.
  • Swept, mopped, and removed debris from dining room floors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of California
Santa Barbara, CA
06.2025

Skills

  • Content writing and editing
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Interview techniques
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Research and fact-checking proficiency

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Italian
Professional

Awards

  • Magna cum laude
  • Honor Roll

Languages

  • Spanish, Fluent
  • Italian, Intermediate

Extracurricular Activities

Studied Abroad in Florence, Italy

Former Board Member of UCSB Edible Campus Program

Gaucho Hiking Club Co-Founder

Timeline

Journalist

Daily Nexus
09.2023 - 06.2025

Crew Member

Trader Joe's
10.2022 - 06.2024

Restaurant Busser

Leoness Cellars
06.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of California
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