- Writing
- Social Issues
- Film and Television
- Sports
- Video Games
- Cooking
Dominic Laina
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic UCLA senior majoring in Sociology with a strong interest in the intersection of social issues and media. Experienced in writing with a passion for exploring societal dynamics, issues, and phenomena through visual mediums and writing, both creative and nonfiction. Adept at understanding and utilizing sociological concepts within any given occupation. Committed to leveraging academic insights to drive meaningful conversations and positively impact individuals and communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Worker
Epicuria
12.2023 - Current
- Perform various jobs related to running a campus restaurant, including food runner, cashier, and to-go window.
- Practice and grow numerous skills including those related to communication, costumer service, and teamwork.
Window Cleaner and Door to Door Salesman
Lelands Window Cleaning LLC
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Performed various window cleaning duties including washing exterior and interior windows, washing and repairing screens, and cleaning window tracks and frames
- Also worked doing door-to-door sales selling window cleanings and advertising in various neighborhoods, growing my sales skills.
Front of House Staff
Social Monk Asian Kitchen
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Took guest's orders, ran and served food, bussed tables, performed opening and closing tasks.
- Gained valuable customer service, communication, and food service experience.
Operations
LA Fitness
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Check in members, fold towels for member use, provide service and support to members, make calls to members about payments and membership renewals, and work with sales to create a great experience for people coming in to signup.
- Grew my capacity for sales and customer service.
Donut Shop Employee
Spudnuts Donuts
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked primarily solo shifts.
- Worked mainly closing shifts completing many tasks including but not limited to serving customers, completing closing duties, baking goods, cleaning, and making food items.
- Spent many hours utilizing customer service, leadership, time management, and food service skills.
Movie Theater Employee
Regal Cinema Entertainment
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Served as a "cast member"
- Each shift held a different job title and responsibility
- These included usher, ticket taker, concessions, and janitorial.
- Gained time management and customer service experience.
Jimmy John's Sandwiches
Jimmy John's Sandwiches
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Started as a delivery driver/sandwich maker and worked my way up to weekend manager
- Delivered orders, made sandwiches, served and interacted with customers, managed and closed on Saturdays, cleaned, and much more.
- Established the basis for my wealth of leadership, management, time management, customer service, food service, and communication experience.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Newbury Park High School
Newbury Park, CA06.2021
Skills
- Creativity
- Writing
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Management
- Transferable Skills
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Food Handler Certification, 12/2022-12/2025, Can safely handle and serve food, excluding open alcoholic beverages.
- Driver's License, 04/2023-04/2028
Affiliations
- UCLA Bruindine
- UCLA Sociology Undergraduate Association
Interests
Timeline
Window Cleaner and Door to Door Salesman
Lelands Window Cleaning LLC
06.2024 - 09.2024
Student Worker
Epicuria
12.2023 - Current
Front of House Staff
Social Monk Asian Kitchen
12.2022 - 09.2023
Operations
LA Fitness
09.2022 - 12.2022
Donut Shop Employee
Spudnuts Donuts
09.2021 - 04.2022
Movie Theater Employee
Regal Cinema Entertainment
06.2021 - 08.2021
Jimmy John's Sandwiches
Jimmy John's Sandwiches
09.2020 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Moorpark College
High School Diploma -
Newbury Park High School
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