Summary
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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
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Jonathan Serrato

Summary

I am an ambitious and driven member with a strong background in volunteer initiatives aimed at helping the community. My extensive experience in customer service has provided me with the skills for problem solving, work effectively in a team setting, and excel in interpersonal interactions. Studying Spanish and biochemistry provides me with a distinctive combination of communication, cultural, and analytical skills, driven by a commitment to making a positive impact on society.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Observer

UCI Health ALS and Nueromuscular center
Orange, California
01.2025 - Current
  • Observed medical students and physicians interactions with patients, nuerological NCS/EMG procedures and nuerological assesments
  • Gained exposure to nueromuscular diseases: Myasthenia gravis, ALS, Lou Gehrig's, Huntington's, etc.,
  • Observed Medical Students and Fellows presenting pacient cases to attendings
  • Learned about treatment planning, consults, clinical studies, and communication skills to imrpove patinet care

Volunteer/After-School Tutor

Boys and Girls Club
Stanton, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide tutoring for grades 1st to 6th
  • Facilitate the cleaning and organization of activity spaces for children and staff
  • Work with staff to engage students in fun and stimulating activities
  • Aid in managing behavioral or social issues to maintain a positive and inclusive environment for children

Server/Cashier

Primecut taqueria
Huntington Beach, CA
11.2023 - Current
  • Maintain a positive attitude with coworkers and customers to create a pleasant environment
  • Working with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items
  • Manage and track daily revenue to ensure accurate sales records
  • Ensuring that dining areas are clean and organized to meet restaurant hygiene standards
  • Cut and prepare vegetables and other condiments for an open salsa bar
  • Restocking front of the house supplies: salsas, condiments, drinks, and disposable packing items

Alumni Ambassador

Cea Capa Education Abroad
Phoenix, AZ
09.2023 - Current
  • Mentor and representative of the Cea Capa Aborad eductation
  • Participated in seminars about personal experiences and resources for studying abroad for
  • Connected with other alumni ambassadors to advocate for studying abroad.
  • Participated on individual disccusions with other university students intrested in study abroad program

Serving Assistant

PF Changs Restaurant
Anaheim, CA
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Cleaned and bused tables; prepared tables with plates and utensils for hosts to seat guests
  • Helped in serving food and drinks to customers
  • Aided customers in any issues with their meal satisfaction or missing items
  • Served as a food expeditor, coordinating with cooks to ensure the accuracy and quality of dishes before they were served

Cook

Rubio's Coastal Grill
Stanton, CA
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Stocking/prepping stations with necessary supplies
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques
  • Cook menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff and food safety guidelines
  • Closing the restaurant (cleaning up food preparation stations, washing the dishes, taking out the trash, etc.)
  • Communicating with the front of the house to maximize order accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry With Spanish Minor

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
12-2025

Medical Spanish And Health Sciences - Medical Spanish And Health Psychology

Veritas University
San José, CR
08-2023

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fast learner
  • Problem-solving
  • Positive attitude
  • Highly dependable
  • Multitasker
  • Team player

Accomplishments

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

  • Competitive merit-based scholarship for student internship/study abroad programs
  • Has selection rate of 1 in 4 applicants
  • Program seeks to expand opportunities for students who are underrepresented, first generation, in financial need, etc.
  • Essays for acceptance: state of purpose (7000 characters) and community impact (6000 characters)

Certification

  • CITI Program: Certified in the course of Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Cooking/baking
  • Practicing the violin
  • Playing Chess

Clubs

American Medical Student Association (AMSA) 

  • Participated in community service
  • Toured Medical schools around southern California
  • Attended seminars/meetings by physicals, medical students, and admission personal for various medical schools

Timeline

Clinical Observer

UCI Health ALS and Nueromuscular center
01.2025 - Current

Volunteer/After-School Tutor

Boys and Girls Club
08.2024 - Current

Server/Cashier

Primecut taqueria
11.2023 - Current

Alumni Ambassador

Cea Capa Education Abroad
09.2023 - Current

Serving Assistant

PF Changs Restaurant
10.2022 - 05.2023

Cook

Rubio's Coastal Grill
07.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry With Spanish Minor

California State University, Long Beach

Medical Spanish And Health Sciences - Medical Spanish And Health Psychology

Veritas University
Jonathan Serrato