TAMARA REED

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EDUCATION

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Target Graduation June 2024
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Concentration: Applied Nutrition; GPA: 4.0

Relevant Coursework:
Nutrition in Aging Nutrition: Customs and Cultures, Fundamentals of Food, Intro to Cell and Molecular Biology, Survey of
Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry I & II, Biochemistry

Active Member, Alpha Chi Sigma (Gamma Zeta Chapter) – Professional Chemistry Fraternity:
• Developing relationships within the scientific community both on and off campus
• Activities include attending research seminars, providing free tutoring for general and organic chemistry students, and
hosting various socials (such as department banquets)

WORK EXPERIENCE

MISSIONS SPRINGS, FRONTIER RANCH – Scotts Valley, CA Jun 2021 – Aug 2021
Summer camp helping 4th - 12th graders grow in their faith and experience the joy of being a kid.

On-site Camp Counselor

• Weekly, round-the-clock responsibility for 4 – 7 girls, Sunday afternoon through Saturday morning.
• Built relationships with each individual girl in order to ensure they were happy and comfortable being themselves
throughout daily activities, including mealtimes, small group sessions, and all other camp experiences.
• Facilitated communication and problem-solving skills if any disputes arose or if any of the campers were unhappy (e.g.,
homesickness, health problems, etc.)
• Partnered with supervisors and fellow counselors to ensure the best experience for the campers.

TIN POT CREAMERY – Los Altos, CA May 2020 – Aug 2020

Boutique, high-end ice cream and dessert eatery.

Shift Lead
• Responsible for overseeing workers, inputting invoices, handling customer complaints, and ordering supplies.
• Worked the register, scooped ice cream, and prepared other food products

THE NOD BOX – Los Altos, CA Summers, 2018 – 2020

Local, women-owned and operated small business providing hand-crafted “Thank You” boxes and gifts.

Gift Box Assembler

• An on-line business providing Silicon Valley businesses and residents with custom, rustic wooden appreciation/recognition
gift boxes filled with fresh flowers, succulents, and artisan sweet treats.
• Assist the business owner with the assembly of gift boxes to fulfill on-line orders.

PET SITTING & CARE SERVICES – Los Altos, CA Summers, 2014 – 2020
Personal pet sitting and care services provided for friends and friends-of-friends.

• In-home pet-sitting services for up to 5 hours/day for pet owners away on extended (up to 4 weeks) travel or ad hoc dog-
walking services for 1-2 hours per outing. Pets have included dogs, cats, chickens, and fish.
 COMMUNITY SERVICE

MEALS THAT CONNECT – San Luis Obispo, CA Oct 2021 – Dec 2021
Local non-profit that provides daily nutritious meals and social connection to homebound senior citizens.

Meal Delivery Volunteer

• Deliver meals, smiles, and engaging conversation one day/week to homebound citizens.

GRACE CENTRAL COAST CHURCH – San Luis Obispo, CA Oct 2020 – Present
Gospel-centered, multi-campus Christian church on the Central Coast of California.

Kids Ministry Teacher

• Supervise high school volunteers
• Supervise and engage in play with children while parents enjoy the main church service
Daycare Volunteer
• Provide daycare services for preschoolers while Moms gather for fellowship

ORGANIZATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES – San Jose, CA Summers, 2018 & 2019
Non-profit organization focused on helping individuals with special needs and their families live full and purposeful lives as
active members of the community.

Teacher’s Aid
• Helped with after-school daycare for young adults with autism. Coordinated appropriate social and interactive activities
according to each person’s individual needs.