Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Community Service
Recognized for academic improvement, earning multiple placements on the Dean’s Honor List across sev
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Etasha Gray

Moreno Valley

Summary

Motivated and community-rooted professional with 7+ years of experience in high-stakes, people-facing roles and an Associate of Arts in Sociology. Dedicated to supporting youth development and public safety. Seeking to serve as a Probation Corrections Officer I for Riverside County to empower at-risk youth through structure, compassion, and accountability. Currently pursuing a B.A. in Social Work at UCR to deepen my impact and give back to the community I proudly call home.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Independent Contractor – Lyft Driver

Lyft
03.2021 - Current
  • Served the community during peak hours and special events, ensuring rider safety, adherence to policy, and peaceful outcomes.
  • Practiced emotional regulation and clear communication in challenging situations requiring boundary setting and discretion.
  • I know how to adapt to dynamic passenger needs, mobility considerations, and cultural sensitivities with professionalism. I can give examples.
  • Engaged respectfully with thousands of diverse individuals, building rapport and trust in unpredictable situations. Maintained personal safety and passenger accountability during night shifts, high-stress encounters, and route emergencies.
  • Modeled positive behavior and clear boundaries, especially while transporting vulnerable individuals such as teens and the elderly.
  • I Use mobile tools to track activity and customer ratings, similar to maintaining logs and incident reports.
  • I Put empathy first, adaptability, and consistent service to support the wellbeing of local residents.

Independent Contractor – Uber Driver

Uber
01.2018 - Current
  • - Provided over 5,000 safe rides while upholding professional standards, emotional intelligence, and public accountability.
  • - Maintained safety, order, and respect while engaging with diverse individuals — often resolving interpersonal tension with empathy.
  • - Demonstrated crisis response skills and situational awareness in high-pressure urban settings and late-night hours.
  • - Built rapport and served as a reliable contact for vulnerable riders (youth, elderly, special needs), emphasizing dignity and support.
  • - Operated digital tools daily to log activity, manage routing, and track behavior — paralleling documentation duties in youth supervision.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA
01.2027

Associate of Arts - Sociology, Interdisciplinary Studies

Los Angeles Southwest Community College
Los Angeles, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • - Safety enforcement, conflict resolution, situational awareness
  • - Rapport building with at-risk individuals and youth
  • - Active listening, empathy, and boundary setting
  • - Digital literacy (ride apps, GPS, mobile documentation)
  • - Cultural sensitivity & community engagement
  • - Shift flexibility and high-stress adaptability
  • - Fluent in English

Accomplishments

Successfully completed over 2,000 safe rides while upholding public safety and emotional intelligence as a rideshare professional

Certification

  • - Meets educational requirements for Probation Corrections Officer I
  • - Willing and prepared to complete PC 832, CPR/First Aid, Probation Core
  • - In good academic standing and age-qualified for background eligibility

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Youth development and rehabilitation through structured mentorship
  • Public service initiatives focused on equity and second-chance programs
  • Personal growth, community building, and continuous learning

Timeline

Independent Contractor – Lyft Driver

Lyft
03.2021 - Current

Independent Contractor – Uber Driver

Uber
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of California, Riverside

Associate of Arts - Sociology, Interdisciplinary Studies

Los Angeles Southwest Community College

Community Service

- Riverside County resident actively pursuing education and public service careers to serve my home region, - Aspiring youth advocate focused on restorative justice and second-chance models

Recognized for academic improvement, earning multiple placements on the Dean’s Honor List across sev

  • Dean’s Honor List (Part-Time) – West Los Angeles College | Jan 2025
  • Dean’s Honor List (Full-Time) – Los Angeles Southwest College | Dec 2011
  • Dean’s Honor List (Part-Time) – West Los Angeles College | Dec 2009 & Jun 2013

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