Presenting and serving food at weddings, celebrations of life, and other events at various venues.
Arranging and garnishing food to enhance visual appeal and presentation.
Setting up and breaking down dining areas, buffet stations, and ceremony areas.
Providing excellent service to upwards of 200 guests during events.
KITCHEN AND MARKET ASSISTANT
EC Confections, Berkeley, CA / June 2024-Present
Assisting the head chef in preparing, cooking, and packaging various confectionaries, including chocolates and sourdough donuts, according to food safety regulations.
Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing workstations.
Representing the brand as a sales associate at various pop-up market locations.
Organizing, transporting, and setting up pop-up market materials.
CERAMICS LAB ASSISTANT
Ceramics Studio, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA / Aug 2021-May 2024
Cleaned, maintained, and prepared supplies and work areas.
Organized and cataloged chemicals and materials for glaze and clay mixing.
Processed and recycled clay.
Mixed and maintained glazes.
Assisted students with various skills, including hand-building, throwing, and glazing.
Loaded and fired electric and gas-powered kilns for bisque and Cone 10 glaze firings.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Soka Singers,Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA / Sept 2023-May 2024
Organized and managed rehearsals as needed, both as a full ensemble and with individual voice parts.
Assisted students with repertoire questions and technical issues.
Managed student leadership and section leaders to ensure needs were met and that students were able to learn their parts effectively.
Regularly met with the director to determine and maintain class pace and rehearsal schedules.
CERAMICS INSTRUCTOR
The Hive Ceramics, San Clemente, CA / Feb 2024 – March 2024
Designed and implemented beginner-level ceramics courses for 3 to 5 adults, focusing on fundamental wheel-throwing techniques, including throwing, trimming, and glazing.
Instructed students how to make various wheel-thrown pieces, including mugs, bowls, and plates.
Provided personalized instruction and feedback to students during weekly classes.
Thoroughly cleaned and maintained shared work areas.
CERAMICS APPRENTICE
Terra Mate Atelier, Montpellier, France / Jan 2023–May 2023
Hand-produced repeated iterations of ceramic pieces with similar appearance and quality for retail sale.
Represented the artist and brand at expositions and sales in both English and French.
Cleaned, maintained, and prepared supplies and work areas
ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR
Soka Singers, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA / Sept 2022-Dec 2022
Assisted the director with choosing and obtaining appropriate repertoire
Ensured consistent communication between individual students and the director through various messaging applications and face-to-face meetings.
Created, organized, and distributed materials for class time, rehearsal, and performances.
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Study Abroad Office, Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA / Sept 2022-Dec 2022
Photographed and edited students’ visa photos to appropriate dimensions and colors using Adobe Photoshop.
Compiled and validated appropriate documents of 100+ students based on the official guidelines of various countries.
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE
Dirt Cheap Crystals, San Diego, CA / May 2021-Sep 2021
Independently managed shop while maintaining stock and cleanliness of store.
Researched to ensure in-depth knowledge of products to provide the best possible service to customers.
Delivered exceptional customer service to guests.
Explained products and services to help customers make informed decisions.
Reconciled POS reports with cash till and receipts, reporting discrepancies to management.
NANNY
Berkeley, CA / Feb 2020-Jul 2020
Planned and organized outdoor, artistic, and academic activities for children aged 3-9 during COVID-19.
Supervised 2-4 children daily.
Coordinated with parents to plan and approve activities away from home.
Managed conflicts with compassion and used age-appropriate lessons in empathy and emotional intelligence.
HOST
Olive Garden, Rome GA / Jan 2020 – Feb 2020
Represented the brand and greeted guests with professional and friendly customer service while assisting them in a high-volume restaurant.
Coordinated with wait staff, kitchen staff, and managers to design efficient table arrangements.
Monitored dining room for proper cleanliness and supply levels, as well as guest satisfaction.