Samantha Ross
Oakland,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Fertility Intern
Saturn's Return Farm and Inn
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Participated in planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops under guidance of experienced staff.
- Rotated hens and flock of 14 ram on pasture, to implement cell grazing strategy.
- Built thermophilic compost piles; and made and applied compost extracts in the gardens and orchard.
- Weeded, pruned, and mulched trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials.
Restaurant Hostess
Tenth House
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Greeted and seated guests, ensuring prompt service and positive first impressions.
- Managed reservations using OpenTable, optimizing seating arrangements for efficiency.
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff to facilitate smooth dining experiences.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of front-of-house areas, enhancing overall ambiance.
Barista and Server
The Blue Owl
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and equipment to meet health standards.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and provided personalized service.
Lead Camp Counselor
Eden Village West
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained a team of 10 counselors and provided them with ongoing supervision, feedback, and daily support. Led morning meetings.
- Managed camper issues that arose. Acted as a liaison between campers, counselors, social workers, therapists, parents, and camp directors.
- Designed and implemented evening programs for 30 campers, ages 11-13, fostering teamwork and personal growth.
Rehabilitation Intern
Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institution
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated volunteer training sessions to enhance team knowledge and operational efficiency.
- Rescued injured sea lions and elephant seals, providing immediate care and rehabilitation support.
- Conducted regular health assessments for injured animals, ensuring optimal recovery conditions.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to administer medications and treatments effectively, facilitating their successful rehabilitation and release.
Literacy Tutor
Partners in Education
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Tutored a group of 4 second graders and a group of 3 sixth graders at Hope Elementary School; all of whom were native Spanish speakers, learning English as a second language.
- Monitored and reported student progress by conducting assessments to evaluate students and identify areas for improvement.
- Created and instructed engaging bi-weekly lesson plans to improve reading levels and foster a love for reading.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to successfully prepare the sixth graders for standardized testing.
Intern
Mentoring In Medicine And Science
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Completed 10 hours of hands-on medical training, 5 hours of team bonding and near-peer mentorship, and 4 hours of professional development.
- Connected with 5 health professional schools and institutions, such as Stanford Medical School, to build networking skills and learn about career opportunities.
- Developed a multi-lingual PSA and infographic around COVID-19 for the community with a focus on public health.
Intern
Health Excellence and Academic Leadership Internship Program at Highland Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Shadowed clinical staff through a variety of of departments, such as Labor and Delivery, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics, Radiology, Operating Room, and Respiratory, to observe patient assessments and treatment protocols.
- Gained hands-on skills in Highland Hospital's state-of-the-art simulation center such as CPR, vitals, bedside care, etc.
- Attended classes and workshops to develop professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and public speaking skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA12-2025
High School Diploma -
Oakland Technical High School
Oakland05-2021
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership
- Near Spanish fluency
- Problem-solving
- First Aid/CPR
- Wildlife Handling
- Proficiency with Google Apps, MS Word and Excel
- Beginner R Programming
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Field Research Skills
- Gardening
Timeline
Fertility Intern
Saturn's Return Farm and Inn
06.2025 - 09.2025
Restaurant Hostess
Tenth House
06.2025 - 09.2025
Lead Camp Counselor
Eden Village West
06.2024 - 08.2024
Barista and Server
The Blue Owl
02.2024 - 06.2025
Rehabilitation Intern
Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institution
04.2023 - 06.2024
Literacy Tutor
Partners in Education
03.2023 - 06.2023
Intern
Mentoring In Medicine And Science
06.2020 - 07.2020
Intern
Health Excellence and Academic Leadership Internship Program at Highland Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
High School Diploma -
Oakland Technical High School