JOEL OPARE
Glendale
Summary
Dedicated student and worker with a strong work ethic and integrity. Great at problem-solving, communication, and always consistently ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for all desired positions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Community/Learning Center Student Assistant
CSUN Student Housing
Northridge
08.2025 - Current
- Provides great customer service to students at the front desk, while also answering any given question about student housing.
- Greets visitors and gives directions to resources for guests.
- Organizes files, records, and resources.
- Helps check out rented recreational equipment and resident lockouts.
- Assists in setting up conference rooms for events.
Fellow
Marilyn Magaram Center CSUN
Northridge, CA
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Supported research by gathering and analyzing data for nutrition and new original food products
- Assisted with the set up of workshops and events to promote healthy living within the community.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance program outreach strategies and participant engagement
- .Worked in maintenance of gardens and food pantry to support local college community with food assistance
Cashier
Taco Bell
Glendale, CA
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated a cash register, and accurately processed payments and online orders.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the checkout area by cleaning counters, tables, and windows.
- Performed opening procedures, such as counting cash in the register, restocking equipment, and cleaning outside the restaurant.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by providing fast, great service while interacting with customers in a friendly manner.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Food Science
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA06-2027
Glendale High School -
Glendale High School
Glendale, CA06-2023
Skills
- Experienced in customer service
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- Efficient issue resolution
- Professionalism and courtesy
- Strong teamwork
- Fast and clear communication
- Knowledge in food safety, analysis and lab
Affiliations
*Worked a total of 120+ hours at both CSUN's G.A.R.D.E.N as a volunteer and CSUN's S.M.A.R.T Garden as part of a fellowship.
*Helped with labor, planting, and maintenance of gardens to help cultivate donations to CSUN's food pantry
Timeline
Fellow
Marilyn Magaram Center CSUN
10.2025 - 05.2026
Community/Learning Center Student Assistant
CSUN Student Housing
08.2025 - Current
Cashier
Taco Bell
10.2022 - 06.2023
Glendale High School -
Glendale High School
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Food Science
California State University Northridge