Makena Fernandez
Goleta,CA
Summary
Driven by a passion for social justice and medieval studies, I leveraged my research skills at the University of California, Santa Barbara, to develop research questions centered on the impact of women's literature, primarily exemplified in visionary practices. Excelling in roles in community outreach to management, I've demonstrated my determination to generate an impactful future, notably improving my methodical approach to medieval literature in my Graduate English course this Fall as well as my passion for social justice through advocacy efforts at Villa Majella Maternity Center.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Staff
Villa Majella Maternity Center
Goleta, CA
10.2024 - Current
- With the use of my degree in Feminist Studies, my role within the Direct Care Staff allows me to serve disadvantaged women in my community in order to provide them support and stability in their journey to motherhood.
- My role includes intake reporting and interviews, scheduling, and assisting with doctors' appointments, driving residents to and from any appointments, as well as aiding in infant care.
Barista/Cashier/Baker
kin bakeshop
Goleta, US
06.2024 - Current
Barista/Cashier/Customer Service
Kozy Craft Coffee Co.
Isla Vista, US
04.2023 - 07.2024
Arnhold Research Associate
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, US
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted independent research on 14th-century scholar Christine de Pizan and her work, The Book of the City of Ladies.
- My finished article was published in the 2024 edition of Emergence.
Intern
Calpirg
Santa Barbara, US
05.2023 - 09.2023
- This internship opportunity focused on lowering textbook costs for college students through campaigns and petition circulation.
- Along with numerous meetings a week, as well as conducting research and creating presentations, this internship highlighted the tools and requirements for creating successful campaigns and marketing strategies in order to produce social change.
Intern
Worldhealer
Santa Barbara, US
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Specializing in the introduction of cultural appreciation to K-12 education, this internship consisted of online marketing campaigns created in biweekly meetings as well as in-person teaching presentations within K-12 schools.
Barista/Manager
Dean: A Coffee Shop
Goleta, US
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Head barista along with management collaboration with the owner
- Handling inventory
- Opening and closing the store
Barista/Shift Supervisor
Bondadoso Coffee & Tea Collective
Walnut Creek, US
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Customer service as shift management.
- Cash handling and logging deposits/tips.
- Opening and closing the store.
Shift Leader
Clean Juice
Walnut Creek, US
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Logging and tracking inventory of quality and quantity of fresh produce along with dry goods and paper supplies
- Creating the cold press schedules and managing product supply
- Closing cash deposits
- Management of shifts and product quality
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA03-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Feminist Studies
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara03-2025
Skills
- Undergraduate independent research
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Community Outreach
- Social Justice Advocacy
- Hardworking and Responsible
- Study methodology development
Languages
English, Fluent
Certification
Driver's License, 03/01/23, 03/01/28
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Assessments
- Work motivation, Proficient, 09/01/20
- Customer service, Proficient, 09/01/20
Timeline
Direct Care Staff
Villa Majella Maternity Center
10.2024 - Current
Barista/Cashier/Baker
kin bakeshop
06.2024 - Current
Arnhold Research Associate
University of California, Santa Barbara
10.2023 - 06.2024
Intern
Calpirg
05.2023 - 09.2023
Barista/Cashier/Customer Service
Kozy Craft Coffee Co.
04.2023 - 07.2024
Intern
Worldhealer
01.2023 - 06.2023
Barista/Manager
Dean: A Coffee Shop
01.2022 - 04.2023
Barista/Shift Supervisor
Bondadoso Coffee & Tea Collective
02.2021 - 12.2021
Shift Leader
Clean Juice
10.2020 - 04.2021
Driver's License, 03/01/23, 03/01/28
Bachelor of Arts - English
UC Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts - Feminist Studies
UC Santa Barbara
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