Alyssa Redondo
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated and enthusiastic garden volunteer with a strong focus on sustainable gardening and community outreach. Proven ability to lead workshops and foster engagement through effective collaboration, eager to contribute to community-focused initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Volunteer
San Diego City College
San Diego
01.2024 - Current
- I have been involved with community workshops to promote sustainable gardening practices and educate participants.
- Conducted regular inspections of garden areas to identify and address maintenance needs promptly.
- Fertilized, cultivated, and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
- Implemented composting techniques to reduce waste and improve soil health in garden beds.
- Collaborated with local organizations to source native plants and promote biodiversity.
- Maintained garden tools and equipment, ensuring readiness for use and safety compliance.
- Provided hands-on assistance during planting events, fostering community involvement and engagement.
- Researched best practices in organic gardening to enhance the overall garden ecosystem.
- Prepared soil and added nutrients to promote healthy plant growth and sustainability.
- Encouraged volunteer participation by recognizing contributions and celebrating achievements.
- Removed weeds from flower beds with hand tools or chemicals.
- Constructed raised beds for vegetable gardens or ornamental displays.
- Provided guidance to other volunteers on proper gardening techniques.
- Collected seeds from plants for future use in the garden.
- Conducted research into plant varieties suitable for specific areas.
- Harvested vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers for local food banks.
- Performed transplanting, cultivating, trimming, fertilization and pruning tasks.
- Watered plants and performed minor irrigation repair and adjustments.
- Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating, and edging around flower beds and walkways.
Kitchen Cook Associate
In-N-Out Burger
Santee
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to streamline cooking processes and enhance service speed.
- Implemented cooking techniques aligned with restaurant standards to ensure food quality.
- Supported kitchen leadership in maintaining effective communication among staff.
- Adapted quickly to changing kitchen demands during peak hours.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all food handling practices.
Volunteer
Barrio Station
San Diego
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
- I offered my time to a non-profit organization, where I opened up and supervised a room called the Kids Korner, which was a craft room.
- I contributed time to office work as well, watching the front desk, assisting with tasks, answering the phones, etc.
- Led art workshops and activities with the youth (ages 7-12)
- Worked closely with an organization that supports underprivileged youth by providing opportunities at a community center.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA06-2026
Associate of Arts - Chicano Studies
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA06-2026
Urban Gardening Certificate - Sustainable Agriculture
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA12-2025
High School Diploma -
West Hills High School
Santee, CA06-2022
Skills
- Sustainable gardening
- Community outreach
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Customer service
- Volunteer leadership
- Native plants
- Garden education
- Vegetable cultivation
Timeline
Volunteer
Barrio Station
06.2024 - 04.2025
Garden Volunteer
San Diego City College
01.2024 - Current
Kitchen Cook Associate
In-N-Out Burger
01.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
San Diego City College
Associate of Arts - Chicano Studies
San Diego City College
Urban Gardening Certificate - Sustainable Agriculture
San Diego City College
High School Diploma -
West Hills High School