Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Extracurricular Activities
Educationalprepprograms
Timeline
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Yesenia Tarango

Santa Paula,CA

Summary

Dedicated and highly motivated individual with a strong foundation in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving gained through extensive volunteer experience. Commitment to learning and maintaining a positive attitude in fast-paced environments is evident in all listed accomplishments. Eager to contribute to organizational success while expanding knowledge and experience in a professional setting. Recognized for reliability, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups to achieve common goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue
09.2024 - Current
  • I help out weekly during adoption events at Petco and Petsmart and sometimes at the rescue.
  • For the events, I help set up everything, clean, take care of both cats and dogs, answer people's questions, give them water and food/treats, and help with the process of fostering and adoption.
  • Volunteering at the rescue I go to the Chico Pet Vet in Chico to help before going to the events to set up.
  • I will clean kennels, gather things for the events, get the animals ready for events, and dry the dogs off after taking a bath

Volunteer

Four Paws Veterinary Clinic
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • I worked as a shadow under vet techs/assistants
  • I would observe during certain surgeries and X-rays
  • I learned how fast-paced this type of work environment is
  • I learned how to handle different species

Volunteer

S.P.A.R.C
08.2021 - 07.2023


  • I took care of animals by feeding, grooming, playing, and cleaning their kennels, etc
  • I have learned different acronyms like NPO
  • I learned how to handle different types of animals
  • With new volunteers I helped the workers show them what to do and what was expected of them

Volunteer

Cruise Night
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • I would go around passing around flyers providing information so people can consider donating.
  • We would recycle used glasses, and hearing aids to give them to people who can't get them

Volunteer

ASPIRE
08.2020 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: An after-school organization for elementary and middle school students
  • I would help the kids with homework, and little projects, and play with them
  • When helping the staff I would make sure the kids are safe and taken care of


Volunteer

Underwood Farms
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • I would always volunteer at a food stand that was named the corn stand
  • There are a few positions like the window, taking money and orders, making the food, and passing the food to the window people.
  • I always worked at the window since I was one of the only people who was able to speak Spanish.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science Pre-Vet, Biology, Agricultural Business

California State University Chico
Chico, CA
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Santa Paula High School
Santa Paula, CA
06.2023

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Time-Management
  • Computer Literacy
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Bilingual

Awards

  • SOAR Card, Earned the SOAR card, which provides various advantages such as gaining credit for assignments and free bathroom passes. Maintained a GPA higher than 2.5.
  • National Honor Scholar Society, Maintained A's and B's to achieve a GPA between 3.3-3.8. Attended tutoring hours to ensure understanding of all subjects.

Volunteer Experience

  • ASPIRE, 08/22/20, 04/26/23, Assisted elementary and middle school students with homework and activities.
  • Cruise Night, 09/13/21, 05/03/23, Volunteered to distribute flyers and promote donations.
  • Underwood Farms, 09/03/21, 03/11/23, Volunteered at a food stand, utilizing Spanish language skills.
  • S.P.A.R.C, 08/01/21, 07/09/23, Cared for animals, learning important animal handling skills.
  • Four Paws Veterinary Clinic, 07/12/21, 08/07/23, Shadowed vet techs and assisted during surgeries.
  • Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue, 09/14/24, Current, Assisted with adoption events and animal care.

Extracurricular Activities

Leo Club, 08/24/20, 06/02/23, Member for three years, involved in community service activities. 

Softball, 01/18/20, 04/21/23, Played for four years, developing communication and mentoring skills.

Educationalprepprograms

  • AVID, 08/14/19, 06/02/23, Participated for 4 years, gaining skills in college applications, community service, and leadership.
  • EAOP, 08/16/21, 06/02/23, Participated for 2 years, gaining insights into college expectations and assistance with applications.

Timeline

Volunteer

Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue
09.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Underwood Farms
09.2021 - 03.2023

Volunteer

S.P.A.R.C
08.2021 - 07.2023

Volunteer

Cruise Night
08.2021 - 05.2023

Volunteer

Four Paws Veterinary Clinic
07.2021 - 08.2023

Volunteer

ASPIRE
08.2020 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science Pre-Vet, Biology, Agricultural Business

California State University Chico

High School Diploma -

Santa Paula High School
Yesenia Tarango