-Trained as a prep cook in the Café kitchen, primarily handling producepreparation-Assisted with butchery, pasta-making, and inventory

-Assisted in development and production of a variety of baked goods, sauces, and beverages-Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen facilities and storage spaces-Instituted updated inventory system to improve records of samples in stock and in shipping

-Twice-elected president responsible for supervising board of twenty students and planning of events for the local community-Involved approximately 1,700 students annually through community service, religious and cultural events, and social programming-Worked closely with Santa Barbara Hillel staff and UCSB Student Engagement and Leadership for campus and community outreach, non-profit funding and grants, and annual leadership training

-Aided research chemists with testing of proprietary processesconverting toxic industrial waste into usable reaction components-Developed analytical laboratory skills in auto-titration and stockreagent production

-Conducted research in a university-level environment during a six-week internship program-Worked closely with several interns in a laboratory setting-Attained greater knowledge of various chemical processes, including peptide synthesis and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

-Tutored middle and high school students in a variety of subjects -Specialized in chemistry, algebra, calculus, trigonometry, physics, SAT, ACT, and introductory Mandarin Chinese

-Educated visitors about various animal exhibits -Engaged children in exhibit activities

-Worked closely with U.S. Senator Chris Murphy on Fight Back Connecticut movement-Interacted with voters both in person and over the phone

-Completed training as an emergency medical responder with the volunteer emergency medical services department-Received certification as an emergency medical responder (EMR)