1. Sophia Larriva
I am a recent UCSB graduate pursuing a career in the health sciences that utilizes my interest and
expertise in neuroscience and healthcare. I seek employment with an organization that can apply
my education and work experience to benefit their company and the surrounding community.
San Francisco, CA sophialarriva@gmail.com
Education
University ofCalifornia Santa Barbara
June 2015
Bachelor ofScience, Biopsychology
Bachelor ofArts, Dance
Dean’s Honors, Fall 2014, Spring 2015
Current Certifications
September 2015
Emergency Medical Technician License
CPR/AED
First Aid
Skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; interpersonal, oral, written
• Thrives in fast-paced, detail-oriented, high pressure environments
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Python
Experience
Brain Imaging Center,Psychology & Brain Sciences, Isla Vista, CA May 2014-June 2015
Research Assistant
• Coordinated the scheduling of participants in three different research studies.
• Compiled and analyzed data from each research study
• Presented data in lab meetings each week to superiors
• Maintained a level of professionalism to graduate and post-doctoral students.
Isla Vista Drip, Isla Vista, CA May 2014- April 2015
Shift Supervisor/Baker
• Took large baking orders over the phone, coordinated baking to maintain inventory
• Supervised and trained employees during shift with baking procedures, food prep, and barista duties.
Sierra Service Project,Chiloquin, OR June 2013-August 2013
Supply Coordinator
• Coordinated the budgeting, planning, purchasing of materials for low-income families
• Taught high school volunteers how to build various construction projects for families-in-need.
• Facilitated community-building activities and atmospheres between high school volunteers.
YMCA Camp Orkila, Orcas Island, WA June 2012-August 2012
Cabin Counselor
• Coordinated camp-wide activities for 10 children each week in a cabin, creating a sense of community,
respect, and fun.
• Main source of comfort and stability for children ages 10-14.
• Acted as a constant role model of courtesy, honesty, respect towards others.
2. Activities
UCSB Dance Company September 2014-June 2015
• Performed repertoire in the local community as outreach for children
• Performed abroad representing the Dance Department across Europe
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
CA ZETA, University of California Santa Barbara 2011-2015
Community Service Committee
• Planned and coordinated literacy events at local elementary schools
• Researched new ways of volunteering and chapter-wide opportunities for volunteering.
Volunteer
St. John’s Camarillo Hospital; Ventura, CA August 2013-September 2014
Clinical Care Extender
• Provided nurses with axillary support, filing, completing cleaning or administrative tasks
• Observed procedures in Emergency Room and Operating Room
• Front Desk assistance; greeted all patients in person and by phone
**Recipient ofPatricia Sparrow Award for Dance Education June 2014
**Recipient ofUndergraduate Research Colloquium Grant for Undergraduate Research
February 2014