Work Experience
My work experience has been a key contributor to shaping my current work ethic and drive. While I was in high school, I worked from my sophomore year until my senior year which allowed me to develop the skills I needed in college to manage both my school work and my extracurricular activities. Below I have listed my two most recent employers and the useful tools I have learned from each one.
Boys and Girls Club of Napa Valley
Staff (Summer 2022
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Supervised and created activities for 22 children at a time
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Maintained a safe and trustworthy environment for children
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Effectively communicated and explained program fees and scholarship opportunities for parents
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Answered site phone calls
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Organized and cleaned site office
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Translated from English to Spanish for Spanish-speaking parents
Skills learned:
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While working in childcare I was able to fine tune my multi-tasking skills and my translating skills. A large population of the children and families that were served were low-income and people of color. It was especially important to me as a Spanish speaker to be an advocate for parents and their children when I could.
Eye Care Center of Napa Valley
Optical Assistant (December 2019-September 2021)
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Checked the prescription of incoming glasses and contact lenses Answered patient phone calls in a polite and professional manner Scheduled appointments
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Scanned and shredded patient documents
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Cleaned glasses and glasses displays
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Dispensed glasses and contacts to patients Translator for opticians
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Screened patients during COVID-19 Pandemic
Skills learned:
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While working at this ophthalmology and optometry medical office I learned how to professionally communicate with patients, I was able to translate from English to Spanish for doctors, and I obtained more customer service skills.
