Isabella O'Donnell
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Dedicated food and agriculture professional with experience spanning produce sales, regenerative farming, culinary arts, customer service, and community outreach. Through my work at the Santa Barbara Farmers Market, regenerative agriculture farms, and as a private chef, I have developed extensive knowledge of produce quality, seasonality, sustainable growing practices, and the farm-to-table food system. My experience in customer-facing roles as both a server and outreach coordinator has strengthened my communication, relationship-building, and sales skills, allowing me to connect effectively with diverse customers and communities. Passionate about local agriculture, fresh food, and creating positive customer experiences through knowledgeable and engaging service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Services
Hummingbird Healthy Living
Santa Barbara, CA
12.2025 - 07.2026
- Sourced local and farm fresh foods to provide carefully crafted menus for clients
- Provided in home cooking services for clients including high end meals and family style cooking.
- Received high praise from each client for both service and food quality.
- Supported inventory management by tracking ingredient availability and freshness.
Coalition and Outreach Coordinator
Sexual Reproductive Justice Organization
Santa Barbara, CA
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance resource sharing and strengthen support networks for benefiting members
- Communicated with major corporations including Diva Cup, The Honey Pot, and Julie in order to source large quantities of products and distribute about the college campus and organizations.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to empower individuals with knowledge about their reproductive rights.
Junior Lab RA Trainee
Bionic Vision Lab UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA
12.2025 - 06.2026
- Collaborated with researchers to analyze data and interpret results from clinical trials.
- Presented research data and results of experiments to individuals within the lab
- Participated in team meetings, providing insights on experimental design and methodology improvements.
Farmers Market Salesperson
Avila And Sons Farms
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Engaged customers to provide product information and enhance sales experience.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of fresh produce for customer demand.
- Built relationships with other farms to conduct produce trades and negotiations
- Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
Server
Bossies Kitchen
Santa Barbara, CA
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for all patrons.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and placing orders as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, enhancing overall ambiance.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Regenerative Agriculture Farm Worker
Wai and Aina Farms
Kapaa, HI
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Worked on a major USDA funded Riparian Buffer project sourcing native plants from around the island.
- Researched and implemented succession planting techniques to optimize produce output and quality in long term strategies.
- Managed the cow care team, scheduling milking/feeding sessions and monitoring overall health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2026
Skills
- Supply chain and inventory management
- Outreach initiatives
- Event coordination
- Database management
- R and PyTorch proficiency
- Kitchen operations
- Farm operations
Certification
- Certified Food Handlers and ABA License
- Red Cross CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chef Services
Hummingbird Healthy Living
12.2025 - 07.2026
Junior Lab RA Trainee
Bionic Vision Lab UCSB
12.2025 - 06.2026
Coalition and Outreach Coordinator
Sexual Reproductive Justice Organization
07.2025 - 07.2026
Server
Bossies Kitchen
04.2025 - 02.2026
Farmers Market Salesperson
Avila And Sons Farms
01.2025 - 06.2026
Regenerative Agriculture Farm Worker
Wai and Aina Farms
01.2025 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology
University of California, Santa Barbara