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Erika Akashi Grimes

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Motivated undergraduate student completing prerequisite courses for graduate study in dietetics. Background in psychology, with a strong interest in sports nutrition. Experienced in high-volume, fast-paced food service, community food access and education, and customer service roles. Reliable, organized, and eager to learn in nutrition-related environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Volunteer

Trojan Food Pantry
09.2025 - Current
  • Distributed food while maintaining food safety/sanitation standards.
  • Organized pantry inventory, optimizing storage space and accessibility of items.
  • Engaged with community members, providing information on available resources and services.

Facility Attendant

Burns Recreation Center
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety in the facility, ensuring a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Provided customer assistance at the front desk.

Intern

Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Led cooking classes to teach the kids kitchen skills and balanced, nutritious meal preparation
  • Worked with the Youth Development Specialist to plan and lead life skills activities.
  • Provided administrative support such as scheduling appointments, taking notes, and preparing documents.

Lead Host

Herringbone - Waikiki
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Efficiently managed reservations and customer experience.
  • Collaborated with management to develop strategies for improving the overall dining experience.
  • Coordinated the scheduling for a team of hosts.

Host

California Pizza Kitchen
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Worked as a host at one of the highest-grossing California pizza kitchens in the country, managing a high volume of customers in a fast-paced environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Southern California
05-2027

Skills

Food safety and sanitation awareness
Inventory organization and stocking
Customer service communication
Team-based work in fast-paced environments
Attention to cleanliness and detail

Languages

Spanish - Conversational

Accomplishments

Dean's List (2023, 2024, and 2025)

Entrepreneurship Certificate from Loyola Marymount University

Timeline

Student Volunteer

Trojan Food Pantry
09.2025 - Current

Facility Attendant

Burns Recreation Center
09.2024 - 05.2025

Intern

Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii
05.2024 - 08.2024

Lead Host

Herringbone - Waikiki
01.2023 - 08.2023

Host

California Pizza Kitchen
05.2022 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Southern California
Erika Akashi Grimes