Lila Miranda
Goleta
Summary
Sociology senior at UC Santa Barbara with extensive experience in high-pressure, people-facing roles and community-based work. Brings strong communication skills, cultural competency, and a commitment to equity, public service, and working with diverse communities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Host/Runner/Server
Joe’s Cafè
08.2023 - Current
- Thrive in fast-paced, high-stress environments while maintaining professionalism
- Anticipate client needs and communicate effectively with team members
- Resolve issues quickly and support overall customer experience
Host
Santo Mezcal
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Manage guest flow, waitlists, and seating logistics
- Coordinate with front- and back-of-house staff to ensure smooth service
- Provide attentive service to guests requiring additional support
Program Coordinator
Children’s After School Arts
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Coordinate daily programming for youth, including activity planning and supervision
- Manage administrative tasks, scheduling, and program logistics
- Provide childcare and ensure participant safety (First Aid trained)
- Support youth development through creative and structured activities
Barista/Cashier/Cook
Courtyard Cafe
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Handle cash transactions and food preparation
- Maintain cleanliness, restocking, and organization
- Deliver consistent customer service in a team-based setting
Youth Outreach Worker
Mission Neighborhood Health Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Conduct harm-reduction outreach with youth and community members in underserved neighborhoods
- Assist clinical staff with patient intake and service coordination
- Connect individuals to health, housing, and mental health resources
- Advocate for community needs through direct engagement and relationship-building
- Support culturally responsive care for Spanish-speaking clients
Host
Lolo Restaurant
06.2023 - 09.2022
- Customer service
- People skills
- Seating guests in manner of maximizing business
- Managing reservations, walkins, and waitlist
- Responding to guests’ inquiries and requests
- Assisting other staff when needed
- Monitoring restaurant activity and ensuring guest satisfaction
Assistant
Lawyers Office
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Complete administrative tasks including filing, scanning, organizing, and document preparation
- Run office errands and support daily operations
- Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive paperwork
Cashier
Nuchas Empanadas, SOMA street food park
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Cleaning, opening and closing
- Basic food handling
- Customer service
Education
High School Diploma -
Mission High School
San Francisco, CA06.2022
No Degree - Dual Enrollment
City College
San Francisco, CA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara06-2026
Skills
- Bilingual- English & Spanish (professional proficiency)
- Emergency Management- FEMA ICS 100
- Community outreach & engagement
- Public-facing communication
- Administrative & organizational skills
- Harm reduction & advocacy
- Time management & multitasking
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Children’s After School Arts
06.2024 - 09.2024
Host
Santo Mezcal
09.2023 - 09.2025
Host/Runner/Server
Joe’s Cafè
08.2023 - Current
Host
Lolo Restaurant
06.2023 - 09.2022
Barista/Cashier/Cook
Courtyard Cafe
01.2023 - 07.2023
Youth Outreach Worker
Mission Neighborhood Health Center
03.2022 - 09.2022
Assistant
Lawyers Office
01.2020 - 05.2020
Cashier
Nuchas Empanadas, SOMA street food park
03.2019 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Mission High School
No Degree - Dual Enrollment
City College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of California Santa Barbara