Jocelyn Cervantes
Los Angeles
Summary
Compassionate leader with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources, skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. I possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, honed through extensive experience in various social service roles. My goal is to expand into the medical field, particularly within the department of neurology, to assist with movement disorders and psychiatric conditions. As a patient myself with both, I have a deep understanding and empathy for those affected. Leveraging my research experience, I can contribute to innovative treatment approaches, while my background in hospitality ensures I deliver exceptional patient care, offering companionship and a sense of security to those I serve.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Safety Ambassador
UCLA Housing
11.2022 - Current
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss program objectives and strategies
- Monitored and evaluated impact of social services on community
- Met with housing residents and landlords to answer questions, address concerns and clarify policies and procedures
- Investigated safety concerns and incidents to prepare detailed reports for superiors
Volunteer
Flying Samaritans
09.2022 - Current
- Provided free health care and education in Rancho Escondido and Colonia Margarita Moran
- Services included blood pressure, blood sugar, and BMI examinations to monitor and analyze health
- Provided individual health consultations and lifestyle advice for common health issues
- Organized health seminars on nutrition, exercise, disease prevention, and hygiene
- Provided health education to community members
- Coordinated with local health professionals and organizations to improve citizens' health and well-being
General And Organic Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
UCLA Chemistry Department
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Employed complex synthesis and kinetics to analyze volumetric, spectrophotometric, and potentiometric data
- Applied titration for precise concentration measurements, spectrophotometry for light absorption research, and potentiometry for electrical measurements
- Combined these methods with synthesis to prepare and evaluate chemicals under controlled settings for accurate scientific testing and chemical study
H-Cert Drill Volunteer
UCLA Health
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Engaged in simulations to provide physicians and nurses with a realistic representation of a variety of injuries, thus enabling disaster response training
- Healthcare professionals were able to exercise and refine their emergency response skills under simulated conditions by assuming roles that replicated various medical scenarios
Laboratory And Scientific Methodology Assistant
UCLA Life Sciences Department
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Performed wet-laboratory research and modern bioinformatics analysis in anatomy, metabolism, and cell biology
- Examined biological processes at the molecular level using classic wet-lab methods
- Studying massive biological data sets with improved genomics and computational technologies revealed patterns and connections that improved knowledge
- These integrated methods enabled biological science research and discovery
Crew Member
Little Caesars Pizza
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods
- Addressed customers with friendly greetings and conversations
- Prepared foods to menu standards, safety policies and company procedures
Crew Member
Chipotle
07.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques
- Cross-trained in multiple positions to assist during busy periods
Volunteer
Mission at Kern County
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Provided food to homeless shelter residents as a volunteer
- Engaged with meal preparation and distribution, creating a pleasant environment and giving required nutritional value
- Handled everyday operations to help the homeless shelter's mission
Volunteer
Kern Medical Center
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided comprehensive care for newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and other departments, therefore helping hospital staff
- The responsibilities of the position included the following: the monitoring of vital signs, the feeding of infants, the changing of diapers, the solace and soothing of baby, and the maintenance of a clean and safe environment
- Worked closely with nurses and doctors to support medical procedures and treatments and updated parents on their baby's status and care plans
- To give the best care for infants, supported in medical recordkeeping and protocol and safety conformity
Chemical And Evolutionary Ecology Laboratory Assistant- Internship
California State University, Bakersfield-Chevron
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Executed wet-laboratory and cutting-edge bioinformatics laboratory experiments in areas of physiology, metabolism, cell biology, and more
- Sorted and packaged laboratory specimens in preparation for off-site testing
- Maintained clean and sterile laboratory environment to ensure accurate results
- Collected samples from various sources, including patients, animals, or environmental sites
- Coordinated with other departments within organization to support interdisciplinary research efforts
Volunteer
Kern County Library
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Assistance in setting up bookshelves and displays
- Sorting and categorizing books by category, author, and title kept libraries and shops organized
- Created engaging and themed displays for featured books, new arrivals, and seasonal collections to increase customer interaction
- Worked with teammates to create innovative layouts to keep displays full of products, organized, and updated
- Provided a friendly environment by keeping the facility clean and organized
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Molecular Cell Developmental Biology
Universit of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Foothill High School
Bakersfield, CA06.2021
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Biology
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA06.2020
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Independent and Self-Directed
- Emotional Support
- Positive Attitude
- Helpful and Service-Oriented
- Empathy and Understanding
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Emergency Response
Awards
- Kern Foundation Scholarship Recipient
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar
- California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Honoree
- Senior Class Honoree
- Dean's List, 2017-2021
- Honor Roll, 2017-2021
- GPA, 4.5
- Ranked in Top 1% of class
- Summa Cum Laude graduate
Timeline
General And Organic Chemistry Laboratory Assistant
UCLA Chemistry Department
09.2023 - 01.2024
H-Cert Drill Volunteer
UCLA Health
05.2023 - 05.2023
Laboratory And Scientific Methodology Assistant
UCLA Life Sciences Department
01.2023 - 04.2023
Housing Safety Ambassador
UCLA Housing
11.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Flying Samaritans
09.2022 - Current
Crew Member
Little Caesars Pizza
05.2021 - 09.2021
Crew Member
Chipotle
07.2020 - 02.2021
Volunteer
Mission at Kern County
01.2020 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Kern Medical Center
06.2019 - 01.2020
Chemical And Evolutionary Ecology Laboratory Assistant- Internship
California State University, Bakersfield-Chevron
06.2019 - 08.2019
Volunteer
Kern County Library
04.2018 - 10.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Foothill High School
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Biology
Bakersfield College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Molecular Cell Developmental Biology
Universit of California, Los Angeles
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