Resume

Taryn Geist

xxxx  xxxx Street

California xxxxx

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

xxxxxxx@gmail.com

August 2020-Present

San Lorenzo Valley High School, Felton

Attends San Lorenzo Valley High School maintaining an above average GPA and rigorous course load previous credits including Honors English, Advanced Placement US History,  Advanced Placement Environmental Science and Advanced Placement Art participating in college board certified AP testing for all and curating a portfolio exploring the connection between art and growing up.

Leader of Youth for Environmental Activism

Leader of Garden Club

Member of Key Club

Member of Writing Club

Member of International Thespian Society

Volunteer

August 2022-Present

San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District, Felton CA - Youth For Environmental Action Leader (Unpaid)

• Wrote and delivered speeches to large audiences including school faculty for environmental literacy training, attendees of Santa Cruz County Environmental Action Summit 2023 and 2024, school board, etc.

• Articulating affective arguments through slides presentations later used as evidence to change school curriculums and policies to require environmental literacy taught in classrooms, fostering of environmental connection, three  bin waste disposal, etc.

• Organized annual district wide summit by preparing catering, reaching out to schools, advertising to students, recruiting non profit organizations

• Used graphic design skills to create posters about organization, events, information, sign ups, etc.

• Used active listening skills to communicate and delegate tasks in weekly online meetings

• Assisted with event setup and teardown, ensuring smooth operations.

June 2019 - August  2021

Santa Cruz Animal Shelter, Santa Cruz CA - Cat Shelter Volunteer

• Explained forms and documentation to potential adopters and set up home visits.

• Gave tours of facility to visitors, pointing out animals available for fostering and adoption.

• Assisted potential adopters in finding right pet by answering questions and providing information about each animal's personality and needs.

• Provided socialization and enrichment activities for shelter animals to reduce stress and increase adoptability.

• Assisted with daily care of animals, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.

• Cleaned and maintained animal spaces for optimal health.

• Monitored animal behavior and health, reporting any concerns to staff members.

Work Experience

June 2021 - August 2021

Mount Hermon, Felton CA - Food Retail Assistant

• Served food to customers upholding proper sanitation and health codes.

• Handled day-to-day stock replenishment and visual merchandising.

• Utilized point-of-sale software to process transactions accurately and efficiently.

• Supported coworkers during busy periods by providing additional assistance when needed.

• Maintained health code compliance with regular deep cleaning of floors, walls and equipment.

• Performed opening and closing procedures, including securing store, counting cash drawers, and setting up promotional materials.

• Built rapport with individual customers, providing honest recommendations and exceptional customer service with friendly demeanor.

June 2019 - PRESENT

Freelance, San Lorenzo Valley CA - Babysitter

• Supervised special needs children, providing meals, activities, help with homework, changing, etc.

• Managed and helped calm children with Autism and other special needs experiencing meltdowns

• Entertained children with fun, educational and physical activities.

• Babysat children while parents went on special trips and attended events.

• Remained calm when dealing with injuries and emergencies.

• Helped children through personal issues by offering caring support.

• Maintained clean, neat, and sanitary conditions for children in parents' homes.

• Encouraged independence in personal hygiene and with clean-up of toys and messes.

• Assisted with diapering and bathing children.

June 2023 - April 2024

Geist Builder’s Group, Boulder Creek CA - Laborer, Office Assistant

• Loaded and unloaded trucks, preparing and moving project materials.

• Operated equipment properly, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.

• Assisted with clean-up, final touches and other site finish work.

• Operated various hand tools and power equipment.

• Painted walls, ceilings, doors, windows, trim work as needed on projects.

• Adhered to proper safety protocols while performing tasks.

• Assisted skilled workers such as carpenters, plumbers, and electricians with their tasks.

• Measured, marked, and cut building materials according to specifications provided by supervisors or blueprints.

• Transported heavy materials using wheelbarrows or dollies.

• Mixed, poured and leveled concrete.

Skills

Child Supervision

Special needs experience

Leadership

Presentations and Public Speaking

Creative thinking

Graphic design and other artistic skills

Effective communication  

Computer Use

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic creative student, deeply committed to effecting positive change through activism. Demonstrated leadership in various social justice initiatives, leveraging creativity and empathy to inspire action and foster meaningful dialogue. Seeking opportunities to further expand artistic pursuits.