Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Leadership
Timeline
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Mick Everist

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Pursuing an on-campus part-time role that will allow me to develop my professional skills while working on my degree. Aiming to work in a position that benefits both the community and our ecosystem.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Pet Sitter

08.2025 - 08.2025

Look after cats in the owner's absence. Directions included daily/twice daily feedings, water changes, grooming, litter box maintenance, and picking up mail.

  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Sent owners pictures of their pets during visits to ease anxiety about whether or not their pet is okay.

Volunteer

Friends Of Ballona Wetlands
04.2024 - 03.2025

Help clean the Ballona Creek by removing trash and other debris from the riverbank. Aid in restoration efforts by removing invasive species of plants from the land.

  • Cleaned up during critical rainy days and LA County fires, contributing to keeping important estuarine ecosystems pollution-free.
  • Engaged in hands-on habitat restoration work by removing certain invasive species of flora.

Babysitter

10.2024 - 02.2025

Look after children for 3-4 hours while parents are absent. Put them to bed at the proper time and ensure they eat their dinner and brush their teeth.

  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.

Summer Camp Counselor Volunteer

Northop Grumman Summer Engineering Camp
07.2024 - 07.2024

Check campers in, assist campers with their assignments, guide them to different locations throughout the day, monitor children for safety concerns or alarming behavior, and verify the identity of parents/guardians at drop-off time.

  • Managed conflicts between campers effectively, utilizing problem-solving strategies to maintain a harmonious atmosphere.
  • Promoted teamwork and collaboration among campers through group projects and team-building exercises.

Education

Incoming Freshman - Marine Biology

University of California Santa Cruz
09.2025

High School Diploma -

Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Los Angeles, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • Honest and trustworthy
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Explores creative solutions to problems
  • Understanding and accommodating of all people
  • Environmentally conscious
  • Physically capable

Accomplishments

  • Assistant Water Polo Coach for the boys' team. Demonstrated proper technique for treading water and lead exercises/drills. Helped new members acclimate to the team and sport through encouragement.
  • Captain Varisty Water Polo of 4 years. Encouraged team bonding through pep-talks and team activities. Raised funds for the school's aquatic sports by assisting in selling at events.
  • Coordinated with classmates to establish a functioning hydroponic grower system in school garden.

Interests

  • Community Cleanup
  • Cooking
  • Tide Pooling
  • Fish Tank Husbandry
  • Strategy Games
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things

Leadership

Founder of my marine biology interest/volunteer club.

Timeline

Pet Sitter

08.2025 - 08.2025

Babysitter

10.2024 - 02.2025

Summer Camp Counselor Volunteer

Northop Grumman Summer Engineering Camp
07.2024 - 07.2024

Volunteer

Friends Of Ballona Wetlands
04.2024 - 03.2025

Incoming Freshman - Marine Biology

University of California Santa Cruz

High School Diploma -

Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Mick Everist