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Riverside, California, United States

-Coordinated logistics, outreach, and planning of a School of Medicine 10 yr. Anniversary Open House attracting 700+ attendees. (Approximately a 150% increase in attendance from previous years).-Led the successful execution of two fundraising gala that raised approximately $390,000 combined (144% increase over a two year period), showcasing exceptional event management skills, strategic planning, and a proven ability to exceed fundraising goals.-Plans and organizes internal and external business related functions, symposiums, conferences, program events, banquets, VIP briefings, and major college ceremonies (i.e. Commencement, White Coat Ceremony, and various symposiums/lectures).-Works with School of Medicine Leadership to develop and implement strategic plans and goals for community and alumni engagement, event planning, and external relations development.-Engages UCR SOM alumni for philanthropic support and advocacy.-Develops budgets for events and assists in coordinating other logistical event details such as vendor hiring and correspondence, parking / transportation, and management of event staff.

Riverside, California, United States

Outdoor Excursions is a department of UC Riverside that promotes personal development through outdoor adventure programs. We offer a variety of outdoor trips, such as kayaking, backpacking, snowboarding, climbing, etc.., to students and community members alike. As a Trip Leader with Outdoor Excursions I,·Compiled information on location, equipment/resources, staffing, and cost to prepare multiple proposals for approval by senior management.·Collaborated with the equipment manager to determine pricing of equipment and labor for replacement inventory. ·Coordinated a marketing outreach project advertising department events and benefits to over 100 on-campus student organizations at the University.·Worked with multiple levels of management to develop, plan, and lead outdoor skill trainings and trips for UC Riverside students and community members. ·Developed training materials for the maintenance, repair, and use of outdoor equipment and rental shop procedure. -Led various outdoor adventure trips and interacted directly with clients/customers, assisting in trip scheduling, planning and preparation.-Processed and reviewed; insurance and liability waivers, photo release forms, and rental contracts.

As President of the Mock Trial Team at UC Riverside, I managed a team of 10 executive officers to carry out all essential club functions including, designing and implementing season-wide strategies to improve competitive performance, carrying out all administrative duties, and coaching members on legal concepts, professionalism, and public speaking. As President I,-Built on the recruitment campaign from the prior year resulting in a large influx of new members (nearly 2/3 of the team was new)-Developed a statistical method of assessing individual performance at tournaments across the season. I then utilized these statistics to make executive decisions regarding team placements, leading to a 400% increase in the team's winning percentage over the season. -Contacted various coaches from highly successful programs across the country to analyze their audition processes, training methods, and team structure in an attempt to improve my own program.

Riverside, California, United States

While Vice President of UC Riverside's Mock Trial team, I worked directly with the President to oversee all club functions and design weekly practice schedules for the team. During my term I, -Led a multimedia marketing/recruitment campaign that more than doubled the membership of the organization, resulting in Highlander Mock Trial registering the largest team it had in program history. -Worked with past alumni to create a comprehensive competition film library (100+ hours of film) to aid in the teaching of new and returning members. -Worked with a former President of the organization to create and manage a database of past organizational results and training methods to improve organizational performance and assist in the transition of future officer teams.

Pasadena, California, United States

-Created reporting dashboards (using MS Excel) which tracked sales data, analyzed individual and company sales cycles, and identified sales metrics (i.e. client location, communication methods, lead accuracy).·Researched various markets to generate leads for sales staff resulting in up to 98% lead accuracy company-wide. ·Generated data visualization reports, using Python and MS Excel, that tracked training compliance and certification of 20+ commercial properties and 1000+ employees.·Collaborated with multiple departments to compile project proposals for clients and senior management.· Interacted directly with clients to resolve technical issues, system utilization, and training compliance improvements.

Riverside, California, United States

As a member of the Marketing Committee, I worked with a team of students to develop marketing strategies and create promotional material to increase the club's network and establish a strong organizational brand.In this role I contributed to creating a promotional video that highlighted the organization's accomplishments, members, and vision for the future. My time in the Marketing Committee allowed me to hone my skills with Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.

Riverside, California, United States

During my time with the Outreach Comittee, I established connections with new FBLA members through weekly tabling, and worked with my team to develop relationships with fellow on-campus organizations. I have honed my public speaking and interpersonal skills through pitching Future Business Leaders of America and everything it can offer to prospective members. I also planned and executed various organization-wide events including; Alumni Networking dinner, High School Recruitment Day, professional development workshops, and FBLA recruitment week.

Riverside, California

As floor staff I worked with management to implement promotional sales and events for upcoming movies, and up-sell products to increase theatre revenue. I was responsible for cleaning theaters, accepting tickets, checking bags, directing customers to the appropriate viewing area, cash handling, selling of concession items, and general maintenance of the theater.

Catalina Island, California

As a Director of Archery at Camp Cherry Valley I oversaw and taught various courses for archery certification and operated a live archery range for hundreds of scouts each week. I served as a camp ambassador to a visiting troop each week, which allowed me to foster meaningful relationships with campers and ensure a unique experience through the implementation of troop-wide events and projects.As a Director and Range Officer, I oversaw the maintenance of camp equipment and implemented a streamlined inventory management system. I also trained other staff members to be able to run the range and teach courses under my supervision.

Bachelor'S Of The Arts, Economics/Administrative Studies

Activities and Societies: Highlander Mock Trial, Future Business Leaders of America. Management Information Systems concentration.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Track & Field, Football, Advanced Theatre, Reach Club