Sophia Witt
Pacific Grove,CA
Summary
Philosophy and English graduate with leadership experience in safety education, document management, compliance coordination, and training teams. Brings strong research, copyediting, and written communication skills, along with the ability to interpret guidance and maintain acute attention to detail in fast-paced settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Safety Education
UC Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Goleta, CA
05.2025 - 06.2026
- Promoted from Red Cross Safety Education Instructor to Supervisor of Safety Education.
- Conducted quarterly training sessions for 20 Safety Education Instructors, ensuring curriculum compliance and consistency.
- Processed and issued 300+ Red Cross certifications, maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with organizational standards.
- Coordinated scheduling, venue booking, and participant registration for Lifeguarding, CPR, and BLS certification courses across on-campus and off-campus facilities.
- De-escalated participant complaints during registration system outages, preserving course enrollment schedules through proactive communication.
- Facilitated communication between career staff and student team, ensuring clarity in policy interpretation. between career staff and a 90-person student team, interpreting policy guidance and resolving scheduling conflicts.
Red Cross Safety Education Instructor
UC Santa Barbara (UCSB)
Goleta, CA
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Earned highest instructor ratings across all Red Cross courses, mastering CPR, BLS, and Lifeguarding curricula and adapting teaching methods for diverse learner needs.
- Delivered lifesaving technique instruction to classes of up to 40 students.
- Advanced from Lifeguard to Instructor role at UCSB.
Research Assistant
English Broadside Ballad Archive
Isla Vista, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Transcribed 17th–18th century English broadside ballads, ensuring textual accuracy for public archival access.
- Coordinated with 10 research assistants to create accurate reproductions of broadside ballads for the organization's website, enhancing public engagement with historical materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and English (Double Major)
UC Santa Barbara
Isla Vista, CA06-2026
Skills
- Research & Writing: Research, Copyediting, Written communication, Analysis
- Technical Tools: Microsoft Suite, Fusion
- Administrative: Document management, Training delivery, Calendar management, Compliance coordination, Budget Management
AWARDS & HONORS
High Honors, UC Santa Barbara — Awarded to the top 6% of undergraduate students (Jun 2026)
Certificate for Outstanding Achievement in English, UC Santa Barbara — Awarded by faculty nomination in recognition of excellence in scholarship and service to the English department (Jun 2026)
Regent's Scholarship, UC Santa Barbara — Merit-based scholarship awarded to the top 2% of incoming freshmen (Mar 2022)
Arnold Undergraduate Research Fellow — UCSB English Department research fellowship (Jun 2024)
Timeline
Supervisor of Safety Education
UC Santa Barbara (UCSB)
05.2025 - 06.2026
Red Cross Safety Education Instructor
UC Santa Barbara (UCSB)
08.2024 - 06.2026
Research Assistant
English Broadside Ballad Archive
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and English (Double Major)
UC Santa Barbara