Malaika Mwangi, San Diego State University

(319) 483-8832, [email protected]

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PROFILE Passionate and hard-working college student with excellent problem-solving skills and a demonstrated
commitment to improving the lives of others. Strong leadership abilities with proven successes establishing and/or
leading multiple academic projects and clubs. Well-rounded, enthusiastic, and professional team player dedicated
to continuous personal and community development through pursuits at the collegiate level.

E M P L OY M E N T H I S TO RY

May 2023 — Present Barista, Scooter's Coffee Waverly, Iowa

• Perform shift opening and closing duties
• Greet customers, take orders, prepare and serve beverages as well as food offerings, in accordance to
established service standards
• Helped customers select beverages and food items that best fit their needs, including preference and
allergies
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain store
• Stock and replenish food, beverages, and other store items as needed
• Resolve quality and service complaints
• Efficiently serve customers by thorough knowledge of product offerings

May 2023 — Present Assistant Teacher, Families First Childcare and Learning Center Waverly, Iowa
• Attend to infants' needs while helping to foster early development
• Supervise and monitor the safety of infants
• Change diapers, deliver bottles and food, administer naps, all corresponding to each infant's specific daily
schedule
• Keep records of each infant's progress, routines, and interests
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for the infants to occupy

Jun 2021 — Nov 2022 Tray Assembler Lead, Allen Hospital Waterloo, Iowa
• Demonstrated sound decision-making and took responsibility for those decisions
• Demonstrated teamwork in the performance of duties and led by example
• Maintained HIPAA standards during interactions with all employees and patients
• Responsible for on-job training of new team members
• Coordinated shift activities within the department
• Transported carts to patient floors and delivered meal trays to patients
• Motivated team members to get job done in a timely fashion with excellent customer service
• Delegated responsibilities to staff members to accomplish tasks in a timely fashion

E D U C AT I O N

Aug 2019 — May 2023 High School Diploma, Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School Waverly, Iowa
• 4.0 unweighted GPA
• National Honor Society: 2022, 2023
• Academic A Honor Roll: 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23
• Class Rank: 1/197

Aug 2023 — Present Biology (B.S.), San Diego State University San Diego, California

SKILLS Ability to Work Under Pressure Communication Skills

Ability to Work in a Team Creative Problem Solving
Leadership Skills Excellent Customer Service Skills
E X T R A - C U R R I C U L A R AC T I V I T I E S

2019 — 2023 Basketball, Waverly-Shell Rock High School Waverly, Iowa

• Senior team captain
• Volunteered at youth camps and tournaments

2019 — 2023 Excel Club, Waverly-Shell Rock High School Waverly, Iowa
Participated in and organized several volunteer/fundraising activities, including:
• Fundraiser 5k run
• Local food pantry
• Homelessness awareness event
• Fundraiser golf tournament
• Adopt-a-family

2022 — 2023 Director of Finance, Go-Hawk Trading Company Waverly, Iowa

• In charge of assessing the daily cash flow of the business
• Created quality statements of financial position
• Completed a weekly money deposit
• Completed and monitored an annual budget
• Worked with operations director to set appropriate prices for products

2021 — 2023 Student Senate, Secretary, Waverly-Shell Rock High School Waverly, Iowa
• Helped organize student senate meetings
• Regularly attended and participated in meetings
• Organized school events
• Addressed student concerns and suggestions
• Collaborated with administration and fellow executives to improve the culture of the school and our
community

2021 — 2023 Bridges Club, Waverly-Shell Rock High School Waverly, Iowa
• Worked with faculty member to establish a new, student-led club focusing on educating young students
in the community about diversity and inclusion
• Cultivated engaging presentations exemplifying respect and inclusion
• Collaborated with middle school students to discover their experiences
• Taught lessons that included high school student-led small groups to increase connection and engagement
between middle school students

2014 — Present Des Moines/Iowa City,

Meal Volunteer, Ronald McDonald House Charities Iowa
• Prepare a large, multi-course meal for the families staying in the house

2022 Wartburg Leadership and Service Summit Waverly, Iowa

• Participated in team-building activities
• Engaged in service learning opportunities
• Implemented a service project in my school: Acquired funds to purchase a variety of menstrual products
and placed them in the restrooms in my high school, free and accessible to menstruating students

Dec 2022 — May 2023 Period Project, Waverly-Shell Rock High School Waverly, Iowa
• Fundraised for menstrual products
• Provided products in all the women's and shared restrooms at my high school
• Products are free of charge and available to whoever needs them
• Project has been taken over by younger students who are continuing it

Aug 2020 — May 2023 Students Creating Unity, Leader, Waverly-Shell Rock High School Waverly, Iowa
• Created the club for all students to have a safe space to address current racial tensions in the country
• Provided support for minority students
• Educated students and staff on how to welcome diversity and inclusion into their lives

Aug 2023 — Present Afrikan Student Union, San Diego State University San Diego, California
 • Student-run club for black students on campus
• Make connections with other black students through weekly meetings and events
• Foster community by supporting, uplifting, and celebrating minorities on campus

Aug 2023 — Present Black Student Science Organization, San Diego State University San Diego, California
• Club for black students pursuing a science degree
• Connecting with others in the same major
• Biweekly meetings that support academic and professional growth within the field of science

Feb 2024 — Present Aztec Professional Pre-Health Organization, San Diego State
University San Diego, California
• Philanthropic organization for aspiring healthcare providers
• Weekly educational meetings for different fields in healthcare
• Various volunteering opportunities
• Professional and academic development seminars

COURSES

Jan 2024 — Present Pre-MARC, San Diego State University

Jan 2024 — Present Topics in Medicine, San Diego State University

Jan 2024 — Present Biomedical Ethics, San Diego State University

Jun 2021 — Aug 2021 Intro to Health Professions, Hawkeye Community College

Aug 2021 — Dec 2021 Medical Terminology, Hawkeye Community College

HOBBIES Baking, Volunteering, Basketball, Traveling

REFERENCES References available upon request