Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Program Participation & Extracurriculars
Accomplishments
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Mia Farrar

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

Driven college student focused on the intersections between cognitive science, entrepreneurship, and business administration. History of enthusiastic community engagement and excellent customer service in both professional and volunteer roles. Committed to gaining practical experience while contributing to innovative change within communities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess

Brophy Bros
Santa Barbara , California
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
  • Greeted guests upon arrival, seating them promptly and providing them with menus.
  • Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
  • Tracked inventory of tableware, linens, condiments, ensuring adequate supply levels at all times.

Volunteer

Storyteller Children's Center
Santa Barbara, California
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in the education of high-risk or homeless children in the Santa Barbara community, ages 3–5.
  • Built strong, trust-based relationships and helped teach emotional regulation skills.
  • Planned and facilitated fundraising events.
  • Organized areas to create a healthy work environment.

Volunteer

Arts Mentorship Program
Santa Barbara, California
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • Played a primary leadership role in planning fundraising events to raise money for dance scholarships.
  • Created multiple student-led, dance-based video projects with positive messaging (race equity, mental health awareness, body positivity, and LGBTQ+ rights) for the Santa Barbara community.
  • Worked one-on-one with young students to help improve confidence and ability.

Cashier

Sweetie's Ice Cream
Santa Barbara, California
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Greeted customers upon arrival, and served them promptly.
  • Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash and credit card.

Education

High School Diploma -

Santa Barbara High School
Santa Barbara
06-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Cognitive Science And Business Administration

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Skills

  • Dedicated Work Ethic
  • Collaborative Teamwork Abilities
  • Highly Organized and Time-Efficient
  • Creative and Artistic
  • Proven Community Involvement Proficiency
  • Experienced with Digital Technologies

Program Participation & Extracurriculars

  • Santa Barbara Dance Arts, 2018-2024- Senior performance company and competition team member
  • Associated Student Body at Santa Barbara High School, 2023-2024- Commissioner of Publicity
  • Storyteller Children's Center club at Santa Barbara High School, 2022-2024- President
  • School of the New York Times Summer Program in Manhattan, NY, July 2022- Creative Writing Focus

Accomplishments

  • National Honors Society, 2021-2024- an organization that recognizes high school students who excel in academics, leadership, service, and character.
  • California Scholarship Federation, 2021-2024- recognizes academic achievement and community service in California's middle and high schools.
  • National Honors Society for Dance Arts, 2020-2024- a program that recognizes students who excel in dance.
  • AP Scholar with Distinction, 2023- awarded to students who average a minimum of 3.5 on all their AP exams and score 3 or more on at least five of these exams.
  • Eligibility in the Local Context, 2023- a program by the University of California that identifies and guarantees admission to top-performing students from each California high school.

Timeline

Hostess

Brophy Bros
06.2024 - Current

Cashier

Sweetie's Ice Cream
06.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Storyteller Children's Center
08.2022 - 05.2024

Volunteer

Arts Mentorship Program
08.2020 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Santa Barbara High School

Some College (No Degree) - Cognitive Science And Business Administration

University of California, Berkeley
Mia Farrar