Staff member of WJC’s Conflict Resolution Education Program Team where I empower people to strengthen their communities by growing the conflict resolution capacity of youth, educators, schools and community partners.

Delivered individual and group study sessions to underrepresented first-year transfer students at UCLA, focusing on academic knowledge-building and holistic wellness to support their successful transition into university courses. Conducted twenty-two individual one-hour counseling sessions during my first year of employment and facilitated twelve group sessions in my second year, working with a total of seventy students. Attended lectures to capture key concepts and facilitated supplemental tutoring sessions based on course content. Cultivated positive and empowering relationships with students, faculty, and fellow peer learning facilitators to advance program goals and mission.

Worked at the flagship store of H&M, honing exceptional customer service, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. Developed strong adaptability skills to thrive in diverse situations and exceed customer expectations.

Lead a youth empowerment and mentorship organization in the Los Angeles area, focusing on college readiness, social justice, and holistic wellness for underrepresented students. Led and developed a board of nine members, offering internship opportunities to forty first-generation Latine UCLA undergraduate students.Facilitated numerous board meetings, internships, outreach initiatives, and school partnerships to surpass organizational goals. Successfully secured, managed, and allocated a $28,000 budget for transportation, equipment, retreats, and other essential resources.

Provided personalized peer counseling sessions to Latine undergraduate students, offering support in accessing campus resources, mental health check-ins, academic policy insights, and affirmations. Boosted center participation through engaging outreach strategies, including tabling events, phone banking, social media campaigns, and email communications. Organized regular community-building events every five weeks, tailored to meet the cultural and holistic needs of the Latine student body.

Selected from a competitive applicant pool for the inaugural cohort of the Youth Justice Fellowship. Developed research, organizing, and education skills to drive social justice initiatives within communities. Expanded understanding of systemic barriers affecting communities of color across various sectors. Established partnerships with organizations and coalitions to address social justice issues collaboratively. Conducted research on state-sanctioned violence and community safety alternatives, with a focus on Restorative Justice. Engaged in sessions, retreats, and workshops to enhance political education, research design, and community organizing skills. Participated in a solidarity tour to Puerto Rico to gain insights into community resilience and advocacy efforts.

Exhibited exceptional leadership, instructional, and collaborative abilities by training and mentoring a team of seven cashiers to effectively perform their roles with clarity, efficiency, and empathy. Operated cash registers with precision and accuracy, processing transactions efficiently and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Night Closing Lead demonstrating exceptional reliability, attention to detail, and leadership skills in overseeing closing operations and training team members on nightly procedures. Successfully managed closing procedures, including balancing registers, preparing bank deposits, and ensuring store security protocols are followed.