Jen Perez Email & Phone Number

Claremont, Ca, Us

As the Director of Storytelling and Brand Strategy, I work to weave compelling narratives to elevate Student-Ready Strategy's brand visibility and thought leadership. Transforming vision into reality by utilizing traditional and social media platforms, crafting engaging educational content, and designing captivating communications. I engage to bring the work to life and show the impact, threading the personal story through policy to captivate a wider audience and build momentum for change.

Lafetra College Of Education

Lafetra College Of Education

La Verne, California, United States

Ontario, California

•Develop, plan, and coordinate COL co-curricular events including monthly COL major programs focused on diversity, legal issues and current social issues, new student orientation, and COL Commencement. •Coordinate community engagement activities such as MLK Day of Service, Justice Bus (Free Pop-Up Legal Clinic for undeserved populations) and help support the FAFSA clinics with Promise Scholars and the Public Interest Legal Foundation.•Oversee and advise 10+ student organizations. This includes leadership training, supporting administrative needs, assisting in planning and marketing of events.•Collaborate with Admissions, Career Development, Financial Aid, and Counseling departments to provide students with resources and training as needed. •Assist in Title IX and student conduct investigations. •Oversee and manage Student Affairs Social Media platforms and COL weekly newsletter.•Report to Interim Director of Student Affairs and COL Dean.

Participated in multiple Cash for College Workshops at local high schools. Worked with local students and their families to navigate and complete FAFSA and Dream Act applications as well as provided encouragement and explanation of college expectations.

Claremont, Ca

Observed and assisted middle school classes. Worked with the cooperative teacher to help facilitate lesson plans and work with students individually and in groups as needed. Assisted in grading, planning, and classroom management.

Ontario, Ca

•Managed stock and supply chain involving multiple layers of domestic and international vendors for small, private marketing company. •Created, implemented, and ensured compliance with standard contract terms and conditions across all vendors. •Created and managed complex databases and generated reports for executives and additional departments as needed. •Maximized efficiency of import process through review and identification of applicable regulations. •Formulated strategy to extend life of product line, assess feasibility of strategy, and presented proposal to president, resulting in substantial cost savings. •Coordinated with various departments and vendors to monitor accuracy of and resolve issues affecting inventory and receipts. •Facilitated the procurement, shipment, and receipt of all incoming product, including overseeing customs clearance and authorization, tariff classification, and container scheduling and management.

Chino, Ca

•Evaluated prospective business outlets, developed customer relationships, and managed company’s expansion of customer base through identification of new concepts, trends, product lines, and ideas. •Formulated and compiled spreadsheets detailing costs, profits, inventory, and sales trends. Managed and developed relationships with high profile customers and resolved issues with suppliers. •Processed and fulfilled customer orders. Liaised with marketing, product development, purchasing, shipping, and IT departments to achieve goals. Participated in strategy meetings for marketing plans and new product development. •Identified and capitalized on opportunities to expand market share.

Worked with the board of directors to develop programs and workshops for students in group homes, foster care, and probationary youth. Interacted with students and assisted with the planning and implementation of workshops. Provide advice and guidance to board of directors in an effort to grow Project CHELA, expand donor base, and increase eligibility and qualification for grants.

Rialto, Ca

Helped create, implement, and maintain a community outreach program/counseling clinic that included individual and group counseling services for children, adults, and families offered through the school, free of charge, to local student and families. Recruited, organized, and managed the clinic while providing individual, group, and grief counseling.

Redlands, Ca

Supervised and helped facilitate a local chapter of Youth and Government. Fostered independence and confidence in the students while providing positive opportunities for civic involvement to strengthen their connections with their communities.

Chino, Ca

Supported counseling staff, attended IEP and 504 meetings, met with struggling students, presented guidance lessons, and support for specific student populations, including, at-risk, GATE, freshman, and new students. Actively consulted and worked alongside onsite staff.

Southern California

Planned an intensive leadership weekend conference for high school students. Specifically worked with a group of 10 students to create a safe place to ask questions, discuss difficult topics, facilitate connections, and overall growth within the program.

Victorville, Ca

•Managed over 200 employees at a $48 million a year store in a progressive and growing company. •Monitored industry trends, strengthened company brand, and increased store productivity. •Created a fast-paced, energetic environment that delivered a consistent brand experience for team members and guests. •Provided high quality customer service to guests, developed leadership skills in hiring, training, assessing and evaluating employees. •Coached team members on best practices and motivated team to achieve sales goals and objectives at team huddles. •Met and exceeded goals in a difficult and declining economic environment.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Organizational Leadership

Ms, Educational Counseling And Guidance, Pps Credential, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society, CSUSB chapter Member of ECGSA, Educational Counseling Graduate Student.

Master Of Science - Ms, Educational Counseling, Pps

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science & Psychology

Activities and Societies: Chi Omega (informal recruitment chair) and ASUCD

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Chi Omega, Crew, ASUCD