Mica Montali
San Jose
Summary
Compassionate Dog Walking Volunteer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in animal behavior understanding, route planning for optimal exercise, and pet safety protocols. Excel at time management, empathy, and communication, ensuring positive interactions with both pets and owners.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Coordinator
Teens Who Invest
San Jose
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated outreach programs to engage youth in financial literacy initiatives.
- Developed training materials for volunteers and participants in investment workshops.
- Fostered partnerships with schools and community organizations to expand program reach.
- Collaborated with team members to design interactive learning experiences for teens.
- Developed relationships with local businesses, government agencies, schools, and other organizations to increase visibility of programs.
- Adapted presentations based on audience feedback and needs for clarity.
- Delivered engaging presentations to diverse audiences in various settings.
Adopt a Park Volunteer
City Of San Jose
San Jose
2022 - Current
- Adopted Glenview Park with a couple of school friends
- Monthly volunteer and clean park benches, pick up trash, and pull weeds
- Collaborated with city officials to implement neighborhood improvement projects.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
Volunteer
Boys Team Charity
San Jose
01.2022 - Current
- Volunteered at Animal Assisted Happiness, taking care of rabbits, goats, guinea pigs, sheep, and birds; cleaned their stalls, and made sure they had food and water.
- Packed produce with Second Harvest for those in need.
- Handed out produce to those in need through Second Harvest.
- Cleaned and volunteered at local parks in San Jose.
Dog Walker
Self Started Dog Walking Business
San Jose
03.2020 - Current
- Walked dogs in various neighborhoods, ensuring safety and discipline.
- Managed daily schedules for multiple clients and their pets.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding dog behavior and needs.
- Walked dogs on leash, observing all safety precautions and following commands from owners.
- Developed positive relationships with dogs to build trust and comfort.
- Handled emergencies, including lost dogs and unexpected health issues, calmly.
- Cared for pets during owners' absences.
Basketball Camp Counselor
Leland Basketball Camp
San Jose
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Organized drills and exercises to improve basketball skills among participants.
- Facilitated communication between campers and coaching staff during activities.
- Provided feedback to campers on performance to foster skill development.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall camp experience for participants.
- Evaluated player performance throughout the duration of the program.
- Maintained equipment and facilities to ensure readiness for daily use.
- Monitored players during drills to ensure safety protocols were followed.
Education
Leland High School
San Jose, CA06-2027
Skills
- Pet care
- Project management
- Community outreach
- Event planning
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Curriculum development
Volunteer Experience
Boys Team Charity, 01/01/22, 12/31/24, Animal Assisted Happiness, Handling of rabbits, chickens, goats, and guinea pigs, Cared for therapy animals, Cleaning pens, changing water and food dispensers, Special Olympics, Helped organize and run sporting events for children, Martha's Food Kitchen/Second Harvest, Distributed food to food insecure families, Adopted Glenview Park, Regularly volunteer time to maintain cleanliness, weed control, and ensure facilities are well maintained for community members
Education - Academic Accomplishments
- Maintaining 4.0 GPA while dog walking and sitting as well after school sports
- Leland Charger Award, 09/01/23, Given by English Teacher for service to 'Community'
- Leland Charger Award, 03/01/24, Given by Math Teacher for 'Empathy' towards others
- Most Coachable Award, 12/01/23, Given by JV Basketball Coach
- Bronce National Spanish Exam Rating, 03/01/24, Ranked in the 76th percentile of students who took the test
Accomplishments
Leland Charger Award: Given by English Teacher for service to “Community” in 2023
Timeline
Basketball Camp Counselor
Leland Basketball Camp
06.2025 - 07.2025
Outreach Coordinator
Teens Who Invest
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Boys Team Charity
01.2022 - Current
Dog Walker
Self Started Dog Walking Business
03.2020 - Current
Adopt a Park Volunteer
City Of San Jose
2022 - Current
Leland High School