Isabella O'Donnell
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a foundation in behavioral assessment and biopsychology methodologies. Known for effective communication and project management skills, dedicated to improving client experiences and team performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Server
Bossies Kitchen
Santa Barbara, California
05.2025 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area and service stations.
- Assisted in training new servers.
Health and Support Caregiver
San Felipe Supported Living
Santa Barbara, California
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Cared for patients with physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral conditions and injuries.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Volunteer on Regenerative Agricultural Farm
Jody Woo
Kapaa, Hawaii
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, cleaning stalls, milking cows, and monitoring animal health and behavior.
- Worked on the USDA funded Riparian Buffer project to restore water flow through an environmentally damaged area, through plant biodiversity.
- Gained hands-on experience in animal behavior observation, reproductive cycles, and biological data collection.
- Oversaw and worked hands-on in plant propagation, growth tracking, and environmental condition monitoring, integrating plant physiology to maximize harvests and growth.
Tea Specialist
Wild Leaf Tea
Santa Barbara, California
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Practiced and demonstrated traditional Japanese and Gongfu tea rituals, emphasizing mindfulness, hospitality (omotenashi), and sensory appreciation.
- Educated guests on tea origins, cultural significance, and tasting profiles to enhance their sensory and cultural experience.
- Cultivated expertise in ritual, rhythm, and calm, skills relevant to studies of attention and well-being.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA12-2025
Skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Data collection
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Project management
- Animal care
- Technology assistance
- Swift programming language
- R programming
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Croatian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Certification
National AHA CPR certified
Timeline
Server
Bossies Kitchen
05.2025 - Current
Health and Support Caregiver
San Felipe Supported Living
05.2025 - Current
Volunteer on Regenerative Agricultural Farm
Jody Woo
01.2025 - 04.2025
Tea Specialist
Wild Leaf Tea
01.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
University of California, Santa Barbara