Lauren Monty
San Diego,CA
Summary
Student at San Diego State University majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience. Experienced in leadership, strong organizational traits, reliability, and exceptional people skills. Gained hands-on experience interning at Back to the Start, supporting advocacy, policy reform, and better understanding the cradle-to-prison pipeline. Great communication, the ability to multitask, and the capacity to adapt quickly to new technologies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Back to the Start
07.2025 - Current
- Reviewed and amplified stories from incarcerated individuals, working to highlight the impact of childhood trauma on life outcomes.
- Helped with social media content creation, the organization website, and have been able to learn about the importance of upstream policy reform.
Assistant Manager
Kitos Restaurant
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Assisted in managing daily restaurant operations, staff performance, and created weekly schedules.
- Worked as a cashier, hostess, and maintained cleanliness of the restaurant.
- Answered phone calls, opened/closed restaurant, and provided great customer service.
Seasonal Worker
Williams Sonoma Inc.
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries during busy seasonal periods.
- Created backdoor pickup orders, tagged merchandise, returned items, carried out online orders, and answered phones.
Barista/Food Service Worker
Joe & The Juice
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Opened/closed the store, ran the cash register, and provided great customer service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and equipment.
- Prepared coffees, juices, sandwiches, smoothies, and acai bowls.
Lifeguard
Lagunitas Country Club
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Underwent courses on first responder skills such as CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety Rules.
- Monitored the safety of members in and around the swimming pool.
- Opened and closed the pool, maintained the cleanliness of the pool, and oversaw the member check-in list.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School
Corte Madera, CA06-2023
Skills
- Communication skills
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Research skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Tech-Savvy
- Dependable and reliable
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Intern
Back to the Start
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Kitos Restaurant
05.2024 - 08.2025
Seasonal Worker
Williams Sonoma Inc.
12.2023 - 01.2024
Barista/Food Service Worker
Joe & The Juice
03.2023 - 08.2023
Lifeguard
Lagunitas Country Club
03.2022 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Redwood High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Minor in Behavioral Neuroscience
San Diego State University
Additional Information
- Member of American Psychology-Law Society since 2023
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- California Food Handlers Certified