Karla Garcia Email & Phone Number

Washington, DC, US

Rancho Palos Verdes

Greater Los Angeles Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Supervised, trained and evaluated a staff of 11 Resident Advisors within three upper division residence hall buildings, housing 350 residents
• Coordinated and oversaw the evaluation of community development, programming and policy enforcement within three upper division halls
• Managed an annual operating programming budget of $4,000
• Facilitated the development of a community environment that promotes academic excellence, diversity, service, and wellness
• Mediated conflict… Show more
• Mediated conflict between or among roommates, residents and student staff members and conduct routine wellness checks across a residential community of 2,700 students

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Advised student-athletes across academic disciplines by providing individual counseling regarding career exploration, interviewing, and job/internship search strategies
• Conducted an assessment project to revamp the Athlete Career Transition program in the administration and execution of events
• Implemented and generated a 2013-2014 annual report, comprised of 18 pages documenting the departmental outcome
• Managed employer-relation files and student-athletes’ resumes for the… Show more
• Managed employer-relation files and student-athletes’ resumes for the Senior Associate Athletic Director in order to reshape the ACT programming and create an internship database system
• Coordinated logistics, marketing, and employer outreach for the student-athlete career fair, attended by ~75 student-athletes and ~25 employers

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Mentor 2 students from Roosevelt High School through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship
• Arrange one-to-one meetings to support them through the college admissions and financial aid process
• Revise and edit personal statements to provide constructive feedback and enhance application status
• Communicate via email and phone to address mentees’ inquiries regarding admissions policies and processes

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Reviewed, processed and inputted prospective graduate students’ records and data via the USC Student Information System
• Updated prospective domestic and international graduate students’ application information as requested through the departmental user operations of Hobsons ApplyYourself online application system
• Evaluated and verify prospective international graduate students’ passport and financial support information
• Utilized XE Currency Converter to determine prospective… Show more
• Utilized XE Currency Converter to determine prospective international graduate students’ financial eligibility for enrollment at USC
• Communicated with and counsel prospective international graduate students’ inquires via email and Skype regarding university admission policies and procedures

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Delivered career counseling services to 75+ diverse range of undergraduate, graduate, and international students per month through a range of approaches including individual, drop-in, and group appointments; workshops.
• Utilized and referred students to appropriate career, occupational, and employment information based on individual students’ background, interests, and needs
• Educated and introduced students to a range of career assessment instruments to measure… Show more
• Educated and introduced students to a range of career assessment instruments to measure students’ qualities, including Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory
• Facilitated classroom workshops and presentation on career-related topics to small and large groups
• Designed an effective workshop for Career Fest week to help students transition their high school resumes to professional resumes

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Prepared and led the discussion sections for 22 first year students
• Organized and coordinated educational activities to engage students in collaborative work
• Graded weekly assignments ranging from journals, essays and quizzes
• Served as a role model in class behavior and coursework which includes adhering to all aspects of Campus Regulations regarding personal and academic conduct
• Mentored all first year students by sharing university experiences and personal thoughts… Show more
• Mentored all first year students by sharing university experiences and personal thoughts, beliefs, and ideas in lecture and section

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Collaborated with the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and other administrators to bring insight into the needs of undergraduate and graduate students, a population of 21,000 students
• Provided the Division with the opportunity to receive feedback on its current policies and programs concerning students and student life from students themselves
• Established a stronger connection with students to the Division of student affairs
• Educated students about the efforts and goals of… Show more
• Educated students about the efforts and goals of the Division Show less

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Collaborated with two other UCSB students in order to become a registered student organization on campus
• Built the chapter foundation by completing college guidelines and requirements for establishing a new student organization
• Developed a valuable campus organization that encourages academic excellence, educates members about career development, and promotes the principles of dedication, enthusiasm, and initiative in all aspects of campus life

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Actively developed a working knowledge of current sources and use of career, occupational, and employment information in providing students with career counseling services
• Counseled students in their initial stages of career planning and provided appropriate referrals in the areas of career exploration, internships, job search, and graduate school
• Recruited, interviewed, and trained 10 new Career Peer Advisors for the upcoming academic school year
• Participated in the planning… Show more
• Participated in the planning and implementation of Career Services events
• Assisted students with database registration/troubleshoot and provided recommendations toward the use of appropriate resource materials relevant to their search for career employment options

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Collaborate with departmental staff and faculty in the development and validation of a measure of clinical knowledge with Mental Health and AOD clients.
• Manage data using Excel and help compile personalized feedback questionnaires
• Prepare written reports, coordinate research, and maintain confidentiality of client’s results

Santa Barbara, California Area

• Guided children, ages five to sixteen, to utilize educational software and activities to enhance their literacy development in an afterschool program
• Actively interacted with the children as they engaged in progressive activities that consisted of educational computer games related to math, science, logic, geography, reading, writing and other subjects
• Maintained care and maintenance of equipment and site
• Assisted in the collection data and operations of the after school… Show more
• Assisted in the collection data and operations of the after school program
• Understood the mission, goals, and core values of the after school program, and demonstrated these qualities through a positive and caring attitude with all team members and staff Show less

Goleta, CA

• Participated and observed firsthand the fundamental aspect of teaching and learning
• Assisted students in educational development and personal growth
• Planned instruction, curriculum, and designed learning experiences for 100 students from grades 9th-12th

University Of California, Santa Barbara

• Coordinated and facilitated workshops and presentations detailing health related resources to promote awareness to the student body
• Provided program and service information/consultation
• Created an organized dialogue between students and administration about student health needs
• Assessed emerging student issues and kept Student Health connected to student life and campus

Master Of Education (Med), Postsecondary Administration And Student Affairs

The Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (ME PASA) program prepares graduates for a variety of.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology, With Minor In Education And Applied Psychology

Activities and Societies: Career Services, UCSB Department of Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, Sigma Alpha Zeta, College Link.