Natalie Hernandez
Santa Paula,CA
Summary
Reliable and adaptable early-career candidate with experience leading teams, assisting customers, and supporting wellness-focused activities. Strong communication, sportsmanship, and problem-solving skills are backed by academic achievement, community service, and bilingual fluency, building a strong foundation for education and support-based work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
WaBa Grill
Santa Paula, CA
08.2026 - Current
- Assisted customers, employees, and vendors by addressing inquiries and resolving complaints to enhance overall satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily operational goals, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Aided grilling team during peak hours by preparing food and coordinating with line teams to maintain service flow during busy periods.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Took part in regular training sessions to build product knowledge and service skills.
- Answered phone calls, routed inquiries, and recorded messages.
Wellness Peer
Santa Paula High School
Santa Paula, CA
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Participated in training on social work practices and mental health topics to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Attended workshops and conferences related to mental health issues.
- Conducted research on topics to develop informative presentation content and materials.
- Executed daily responsibilities with attention to detail and timeliness.
Co-Captain
Tennis Co-Captain
Santa Paula, California
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Facilitated player development through targeted technique feedback and strategic match preparation
- Coordinated lineup changes and court assignments with coaches and teammates to ensure clarity and efficiency
- Led warmups and drill sessions for tennis players before competition
- Monitored team behavior during practices and matches, promoting sportsmanship and positive conduct
Education
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Santa Paula High School
Santa Paula06-2026
Skills
- Food preparation
- Customer service experience
- Product Knowledge
- Teamwork
- Bilingual/Fluent
- Communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills
- Willingness to learn
Awards
Athletic award for JV Tennis: Cardinal Spirit, Certificate of Honor Roll: 4.29, Certificate of Honor Roll: 4.0, Certificate Mental Health & Wellness: Outstanding dedication and efforts in supporting mental health and wellness within my school community., Recognition for being an A-G student, Golden State Seal Merit Diploma, Music Scholarship
Volunteer/Experience
- Food Share Distribution, N Ojai St, Santa Paula, Distributed boxes of food., Write down information of those who stopped by., I volunteered for around 2 hours.
- Church, Location, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Santa Paula, Food day, I would help distribute food orders., Clean or sweep mess, I volunteered for 4 hours
- Cal Lutheran Trio Upward Bound, Oxnard, Me and my peers spent the day with Dolores Huerta., I volunteered for 6 hours.
Timeline
Team Member
WaBa Grill
08.2026 - Current
Wellness Peer
Santa Paula High School
05.2025 - 06.2026
Co-Captain
Tennis Co-Captain
07.2023 - 11.2024
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Ventura College
High School Diploma -
Santa Paula High School