Sophia Astalis
Altadena,CA
Summary
Recent Flintridge Sacred High School graduate who is currently pursuing architecture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in hopes of learning the knowledge and tactical skill to impact people's lives and solve social issues through structural design.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
JV and Varsity Cross Country
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
06.2022 - 11.2026
- First in school’s history to win first place at Mt. SAC Invitational, the biggest cross country event in the world
- Became the top JV runner and varsity alternate sophomore year
- Competed in CIF Finals at Mt. SAC senior year
- Became the top JV runner and varsity alternate sophomore year
- Earned multiple accolades in invitationals at JV and varsity levels across Southern California Division
- Competed in 5K races in the Mission League
- Built relationships with coach and teammates
Intern
Astal Development Corp (Dad's Business)
04.2025 - 08.2026
- Acquired essential knowledge in construction processes and practices
- Supported dad in interpreting and enhancing blueprints for projects
- Practiced design and architectural modifications
- Supported construction activities on-site
- Helped dad with reconstruction efforts after Eaton Canyon Fire
- Exercised knowledge by sketching own designs
- Related with change of orders
- Worked with dad at the company office
Board Member
Multicultural Student Union
09.2023 - 05.2026
- Worked with diversity director and other affinity groups to arrange schoolwide cultural events
- Coordinated with board members to plan monthly meetings and additional cultural events, fostering engagement within the community
- Educated students on multicultural identity during assemblies at school assemblies
- Created a safe space for students with multicultural identities for students with multicultural identities
- Organized fundraisers to raise money for Miry’s List, a nonprofit that helps refugee families settle in the US
Patrol Leader
Boy Scouts of America
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Ensured a safe environment for scouts in patrol
- Delegated tasks to patrol members for campouts, enhancing preparation and participation
- Coordinated patrol to develop engaging presentations for events and establish official patrol flag and chant
- Mentored new scouts with rank requirements
- Promoted patrol at public events, increasing visibility and community engagement
- Attended bi-weekly patrol leadership committee meetings to arrange future meetings and events with other leaders and scouts
Education
High School Diploma -
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
La Canada, CA05-2026
Skills
- Event planning
- Project management
- Architectural design
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Team community engagement
- Communication and collaboration
- Active listening
- Attentive to detail
Accomplishments
- California Scholarship Federation - Nonprofit that recognizes accomplished high school students in California
- National Art Honors Society - Selective community of 58,000+ students who demonstrate impressive artistic ability
- National Honors Society - Exclusive honors program for students of high academic excellence
- Academic Citizenship Award - Specialized awards from teachers granted to students who demonstrate outstanding performance in academics and citizenship
- UC Eligibility in the Local Context Program - Highly selective program from UC campuses that recognize the top 9 percent of students in applicable schools
Timeline
Intern
Astal Development Corp (Dad's Business)
04.2025 - 08.2026
Patrol Leader
Boy Scouts of America
09.2024 - 03.2025
Board Member
Multicultural Student Union
09.2023 - 05.2026
JV and Varsity Cross Country
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy
06.2022 - 11.2026
High School Diploma -
Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy