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Ruben Payan-Morfin

East Palo Alto

Summary

Enthusiastic and dependable professional with a strong background in customer service and hands-on restoration work, bringing a unique blend of interpersonal communication and horticultural skills. Passionate about ecology and committed to supporting environmental stewardship through both team collaboration and independent fieldwork.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Juice Bar Clerk

Good Food Holdings
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistent positive customer interactions.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during rushes to promote fun, positive environment.

Conference Services Assistant

UCSC CHES
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Oversaw conference rooms, directed visitors, managed reservation system, answered questions and coordinated with vendors.
  • Validated parking for guests and visitors.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through attentive listening skills and prompt problem resolution strategies.

Dining Services Employee

Rachel-Carson Dining Hall
11.2021 - 03.2024
  • Developed positive working relationships with team members, fostering a collaborative atmosphere conducive to productivity.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.

Younger Lagoon Intern

UCSC
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve daily tasks.
  • Identified and removed invasive plants and weeds for ecosystem health.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
  • Prepared soil for planting and sowing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06-2025

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Peer relationships
  • Time Management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Juice Bar Clerk

Good Food Holdings
11.2024 - 05.2025

Conference Services Assistant

UCSC CHES
03.2024 - 09.2024

Younger Lagoon Intern

UCSC
10.2023 - 12.2023

Dining Services Employee

Rachel-Carson Dining Hall
11.2021 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

University of California, Santa Cruz
Ruben Payan-Morfin