Jerry Shaughnessy
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Strong interests include working with children, cognitive science, human behavior, working with athletes and sports.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Tester
Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Tests unreleased games, articulately answer questions, and give meaningful and constructive feedback based on my preferences as a game.
Production Assistant
Freelance
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Supports the production team by arranging and setting up equipment, props, and sets according to the creative vision and requirements.
- Assisted with crowd control and managed background talent during filming to maintain a focused and productive environment.
- Adapted to rapidly changing production needs while remaining composed and focused under pressure.
Youth Mentor
Youth Mental Health Academy
Los Angeles, CA
06.2023 - Current
- Shared school or college experiences and gave advice on campus life, classes and professors and teachers.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere through challenging tasks.
Player/Manager/Club Officer
UCSC Club Baseball
Santa Cruz, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Player-Manager of the club baseball team at University of California - Santa Cruz (UCSC).
- Mentors and encourages peers to develop strong work ethic by being a positive role model
- Organizes practices, games, and team bonding activities.
- Not currently affiliated with UCSC
- Helps work toward affiliation by meeting with supervisors in the athletics and recreation department, presenting to student governments, recruiting new club members, accomplishing fundraising goals
Sushi Chef
Genji Sushi
Santa Cruz, CA
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared finfish, shellfish and fresh produce items to use in sushi.
- Assembled custom sushi rolls at request of customer.
Research Assistant
University of California - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted Professor Jean Fox-Tree of UCSC with her psycholinguistics lab.
- Conducted surveys, interviews and experimental research to facilitate data analysis.
- Coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, entering data into computer database for subsequent analysis.
Building Operations Attendant
UCSC Wellness and Fitness Center
, CA
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Answered phones, issued equipment and completed guest check-in.
- Cleaned and sanitized locker room to complete station assignments, wiping down gym equipment and restocking supplies.
Food Service Assistant
P.F. Chang Bistro
Woodland Hills, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions in person and over the phone
Juice Team Member
Jamba
Canoga Park, CA
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Made smoothies, acai bowls, matcha lattes in an efficient manner
- Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests.
Food Service Associate
Amazon Fresh
Porter Ranch, CA
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Gained experience replenishing (stocking), stowing, pulling expiries, serving, and weighing food
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science (B.S.) And (B.A.) in Psychology
University of California - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz06.2024
High School Diploma -
Chaminade College Preparatory
West Hills05.2020
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Food Handler Certified (StateFoodSafety)
- Alcohol Server Certified (ServSafe)
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Willing to Learn
- Relationship Building
- Skills for analyzing statistics (especially sports statistics), excellent with numbers/math
- Knowledgeable of sports cultures
- Experience playing intramural sports at UCSC (flag football, basketball)
- Experience using IMLeaguescom, WhenToWork, and CruzPay
Timeline
Game Tester
Freelance
08.2023 - Current
Production Assistant
Freelance
08.2023 - Current
Youth Mentor
Youth Mental Health Academy
06.2023 - Current
Sushi Chef
Genji Sushi
03.2023 - 06.2023
Player/Manager/Club Officer
UCSC Club Baseball
10.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
University of California - Santa Cruz
08.2022 - 06.2023
Food Service Assistant
P.F. Chang Bistro
06.2022 - 08.2022
Juice Team Member
Jamba
02.2021 - 09.2021
Building Operations Attendant
UCSC Wellness and Fitness Center
01.2021 - 10.2022
Food Service Associate
Amazon Fresh
09.2020 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science (B.S.) And (B.A.) in Psychology
University of California - Santa Cruz
High School Diploma -
Chaminade College Preparatory
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