Andre Achacon Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

• Elected by the student body to lead the financial administration of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that functions as an auxiliary organization to CSU Long Beach
• Serve as Chair of the Business & Finance Committee and compile weekly agenda packets with all business items
• Review 100+ Research, Travel, and Student Organization Grant applications to ensure proper paperwork and information has been provided prior to placing it on the Business & Finance Committee agenda
• Deliver financial literacy training for the broad student population throughout the academic year
• Make biweekly reports to the Senate including a detailed account of the financial condition of the Associated Students on a quarterly basis
• Review fiscal policies annually, and make recommendations as necessary

• Review applications and distribute $600,000+ in grants towards research, travel, and 400+ registered student organizations
• Help facilitate performance, fiscal, and personnel reviews
• Write recommendations to improve $28 Million Operating Budget resulting in higher return

• Elected to oversee projects which improve nutritious food options, expand basic needs resources, and increase student success rates
• Approve amendments to ASI Bylaws & Annual Operating Budget and compose resolutions to commemorate student excellence, address humanitarian issues, and influence school policies
• Establish ongoing relationships with student organizations & campus departments by serving as liaison and regularly meeting with campus directors to facilitate discussions about student concerns, notably student athletes

• Enhanced collegiate experience for 39,000+ students by approving 50+ event proposals, allocating $500,000+ annual budget, and executing high quality events per week
• Improved programming quality and maximized attendance rates by administering survey campaigns, amplifying student feedback, and assessing event data

• Collaborated with ASI Senators and Student Assistants to prepare next wave of leaders: led weekly meetings, curated educational presentations, and delivered professional development leadership training.
• Provided learning opportunities about ASI organizational structure and position responsibilities: offered mentorship shadowing in judicial, legislative, and executive branch.
• Offered my concurrent personal experience navigating my first year of college to implement ASI outreach strategies for first year and transfer students to increase rates of campus involvement and leadership.

Long Beach, California, United States

• Appointed to advocate for the concerns of 39,000+ students by collecting survey data, helping compose resolutions & annual ASI policy agenda, tracking state & federal legislation, coordinating legislative lobby visits.
• Increased campus civic engagement by hosting voter registration drives and launching social media campaigns
• Promoted the 450,000+ systemwide student opposition against inequitable policy proposals by coordinating with the Cal State Student Association to deliver speeches at the CSU Chancellor’s Office and Board of Trustees.

• Advise Southland Credit Union on methods to better connect with students
• Engage in focus groups and think tank presentations regarding financial services
• Engage in active discussions and surveys
• Design and conceptualize mock financial brand, addressing strategic components such as mission, target audience, product offerings, and branding elements

• Direct the affairs of the 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation: comprised of the University Bookstore, Campus Dining Services, Convenience Stores, and ID Card Services Office
• Determine the policy governing the operation of the Bookstore and Food Facilities.
• Make and change rules and regulations for the management of the Corporation’s affairs not consistent with other provisions of the Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation, or the laws of the State of California.

California, United States

• Generate five-figure profit by owning a sole proprietorship, monitoring financial investments, and tracking annual expenses.
• Establish recognizable brand identity by analyzing brand awareness, designing comprehensive website, collaborating with models to curate portfolio, and launching marketing campaigns to increase social media engagement.
• Provide exceptional service for 100+ event, wedding, editorial, modeling, and commercial clients
• Photograph, film, edit, and fulfill projects with Adobe Lightroom, Final Cut Pro X, Affinity Designer, and Pixieset Studio Manager.

California, United States

• Review bill hearings, document committee members, and analyze potential voting patterns.
• Assist in drafting social media content, promotional materials, and recognition certificates for constituents.
• Conduct research on legislative initiatives and local organizations, preparing brief presentations and reports.
• Provide administrative support, including drafting emails and designing graphics for district events.
• Monitor local and state issues, represent the legislator at events, and assist in responding to constituent inquiries.

• Collaborated with cabinet and interns to plan weekly philanthropic, cultural, academic, social events and fundraisers with 400+ student attendance by applying skills learned through shadowing executive board members
• Worked to improve membership retention by meeting weekly with 17 cabinet members and 12-person internship team to discuss, evaluate, and implement new program engagement methods
• Promoted club event programs by using Affinity Designer and Instagram to produce video and graphic social media content for @LB_PAC

Sonoma County, California, United States

• Collaborated with superintendent and stakeholders to develop Strategic Safety Action Plan approved by the District Board of Education
• Helped implement improved emergency communication protocols, increased restorative specialist ratio, and facilitated creation of mental health wellness centers for 15,000 students
• Spearheaded the largest collective countywide protest of thousands of students at 10+ campuses by creating team of 40+ student leaders to form advocacy movement
• Received frontpage news coverage by coordinating with journalists and launching advocacy campaign

Santa Rosa, California, United States

• Maintained high standards of customer service and provided quick service during high-volume operations
• Completed quick and accurate orders in person and on the phone by mastering restaurant menu and point-of-service computer system
• Ensured smooth resolution of customer concerns by communicating clearly with co-workers and managers

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government, Economics, 4.00 Gpa

• University Honors Program • Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) • President’s Honor List • Pilipino American Coalition • Phi Alpha Delta •.

Dual Enrollment

Notable coursework: • POLS 1 • ENGL 1A • PSYCH 1A • SPAN 1 • SPAN 2

High School Diploma, Magna Cum Laude

• Associated Student Body President • Key Club International • California Scholarship Federation • National Honor Society • AAPI Club •.