Bellsam Ataya
Antelope
Summary
Dedicated working student with strong communication skills, customer service experience, and demonstrated resilience in balancing professional responsibilities with academic goals. Skilled in customer engagement, conflict resolution, and inventory coordination. Demonstrates strong time-management abilities and leadership skills developed through training peers and managing daily operations. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree on a pre-medical track with the goal of attending medical school.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Edikted
San Diego
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in visual merchandising efforts to create appealing product displays that encouraged customer engagement.
- Engaged with customers to understand their needs,
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in understanding their needs, offering personalized recommendations to boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Processing and organizing shipment in a fast efficient manner for successful sales.
Barista/Trainer
Starbucks
Sacramento/San Diego
12.2021 - 11.2024
- Delivering exceptional customer service, prepared quality beverages, and ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Training and providing ongoing support to partners to uphold beverage standards, procedures, and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to improve operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate inventory counts throughout the day to ensure sufficient supply levels were available.
Office Assistant
ROSEVILLE CAR GROUP
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided an organized work environment by documenting and staging clientele information and appointments.
- Contacted customers and scheduled appointments as well as maintained the agenda for staff.
- Picked up packages as well as sent deliveries and mail.
Retail Stock Associate
Hollister
Roseville
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Received and processed incoming shipments to ensure accurate inventory management.
- Maintained a tidy and organized stockroom to optimize operational efficiency.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of San Diego
San Diego, CASome College (No Degree) - Biology
American River College
Sacramento, CASome College (No Degree) - Biology
Sierra College
Rocklin, CASkills
- Communication skills
- Mentoring/team leadership expertise
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Marketing proficiency
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Inventory management
Projects
Pityrosporum Folliculitis Research Designing an Optimally Simple & Effective Treatment Product for PLTW program
References
- Haley Coen, Supervisor at Starbucks
- Manny Ghalib, Manager at Roseville Car Group
Extracurricular
- Volunteer work for the USTA youth tournaments
- Assisted in children's tennis lessons
- Assisted in coaching youth cheerleaders
- Letters of Love Member
Affiliations
STEM Project Experience (PLTW Program)
Participated in PLTW coursework involving engineering design, lab techniques, and collaborative research
Participated in PLTW coursework involving engineering design, lab techniques, and collaborative research
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Edikted
03.2025 - 12.2025
Barista/Trainer
Starbucks
12.2021 - 11.2024
Retail Stock Associate
Hollister
04.2021 - 07.2021
Office Assistant
ROSEVILLE CAR GROUP
01.2021 - 08.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of San Diego
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
American River College
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Sierra College