Tajin Olivas-Heredia
Watsonville,CA
Summary
I am an intelligent, focused, disciplined, and tenacious student-athlete. I am a well-rounded leader among my peers with prosocial skills, a positive disposition, and a balanced perspective. I am bilingual, bicultural, and biliterate in English and Spanish.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Member
UC San Diego Club Basketball
La Jolla, CA
11.2023 - Current
- A part of a close-knit group of students who work as a cohesive team
- After a two-day competitive tryout process, rosters were chosen.
Cashier/Clerk
Food Maxx Supermarket
Watsonville, CA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with co-workers
- Utilized problem-solving skills to effectively handle difficult situations
- Performed opening and closing procedures, such as counting cash register, restocking, and cleaning
Production Assistant
UC Santa Cruz Quarry Amphitheater
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Worked as a concert and event production assistant for several summers at the UCSC Quarry Amphitheater
- Assisted in the setup of equipment rentals, location scouting, and other pre-production activities
- Facilitated communications between departments to foster accurate messaging.
- Assisted in assembling stage sets and props onsite.
Team Member
Watsonville High School Track & Field
Watsonville, CA
02.2023 - 05.2023
- In my senior year on the varsity team, I competed in the 110 high hurdles and made it to the Central Coast Section Semifinals in my very first T&F season
- Won the 'Wildcat' Award for T&F, which was given out by the coaches to the players they felt showed the greatest commitment to the team.
Team Member
Watsonville High School Basketball
Watsonville, CA
06.2019 - 02.2023
- Played varsity for my junior and senior years at Watsonville High School and for four years overall
- By my Senior Year, I was the team captain and was voted the recipient of the 'Wildcat' Award, an honor for the best sportsmanship and team play
- Team leader that played a vital role in our successful 11-1 championship season
- Winners of the Santa Lucia Division Championship (2021-2022).
Holiday Food Distributor
Second Harvest Food Bank
Watsonville, CA
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Holiday team volunteer to help distribute food to local families in need during the holiday season
- Developed strong customer service skills while volunteering as a Food Distributor, interacting with customers and responding to their inquiries.
Team Member
Watsonville Ivy League Project (WILP)
Watsonville, CA
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Finalist of the Watsonville Ivy League Project (WILP) as a junior after a competitive application process
- Provided guidance and support for Ivy League college readiness and application
- Led families and campers in youth development programming facilitating age-appropriate recreational activities and mixed support services.
Basketball Scorekeeper
Watsonville High School Boys Basketball
Watsonville, US
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Volunteer scorekeeper for the Watsonville High School boys basketball teams throughout the year
- Used interpersonal abilities to build relationships with officials, teammates, and opponents
Student Researcher
Data in Geosciences (DIG) Camp
Watsonville, CA
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Competitive application for participation in the 9-month DIG STEM student researcher program
- Provided student research on the impacts of plastics on sea life
- Developed innovative methods for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data.
Counselor-In-Training Volunteer/Leader
Optimist Volunteers for Youth (OVY) Camp
San Gregorio, CA
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Led families and campers in youth development programming facilitating age-appropriate recreational activities and mixed support services
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills while working with diverse populations.
Spokesperson Representative
Santa Cruz County Office of Education Executive Board
Watsonville, CA
06.2021 - 06.2021
- Selected as one of three students to present on the importance of Ethnic Studies before the Santa Cruz County Office of Education Executive Board and Superintendent's Office
- The Pajaro Valley Unified School District voted to approve the Ethnic Studies option into the high school curriculum.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health Candidate - Public Health
University of California, San Diego
06.2027
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School
06.2023
Skills
- Bilingual
- Team Development
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Patience and Persistence
Certification
American Red Cross CPR Certification
Accomplishments
- 3.8 GPA at UCSD
- 4.2 GPA at WHS
Timeline
Team Member
UC San Diego Club Basketball
11.2023 - Current
Cashier/Clerk
Food Maxx Supermarket
06.2023 - 09.2023
Team Member
Watsonville High School Track & Field
02.2023 - 05.2023
Holiday Food Distributor
Second Harvest Food Bank
11.2022 - 12.2022
Student Researcher
Data in Geosciences (DIG) Camp
06.2022 - 06.2022
Team Member
Watsonville Ivy League Project (WILP)
11.2021 - 09.2022
Counselor-In-Training Volunteer/Leader
Optimist Volunteers for Youth (OVY) Camp
07.2021 - 07.2021
Production Assistant
UC Santa Cruz Quarry Amphitheater
06.2021 - 08.2023
Spokesperson Representative
Santa Cruz County Office of Education Executive Board
06.2021 - 06.2021
Basketball Scorekeeper
Watsonville High School Boys Basketball
06.2020 - 07.2022
Team Member
Watsonville High School Basketball
06.2019 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Public Health Candidate - Public Health
University of California, San Diego
High School Diploma -
Watsonville High School
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