Sergio Madera-Garcia, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Durham, North Carolina, United States

- Develop and deliver curriculum-based activities to first-generation, minoritized high school juniors in Durham County Schools.- Serve as the primary instructor to deliver college readiness curriculum to a cohort of approximately 35 students.- Facilitate interactive activities with leadership-based theories for challenge in students' personal and academic abilities.- Maintain student records and communication with center staff in accordance with program expectations.

– Collaborate with campus partners to develop and implement intersectional programming that supports retention and success of students with intersectional backgrounds.– Directly advise 8 identity-based student organizations and facilitate monthly meetings through a series of professional development workshops.– Coordinated the office’s Professional Development Series while working with community partners and experts for student engagement and leadership development.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Manage logistics for 50 leadership development workshops given annually, designed to explore the culmination and preparation for student leadership and engagement.- Recruit and support approximately 300 university student participants to enrich academic and social learning experience through program certification.- Advise program participants in leadership development exploration and involvement in campus and local community.- Manage the Leadership Development Program while working with content experts and campus partners, resulting in a 68% increase in campus collaboration.- Evaluate the effectiveness and application of leadership workshops through student experiences, updating curriculum with social justice frameworks.- Oversee planning, tracking, and spending of $30,000 for programming and student wages.- Supervise two student leadership interns, providing consistency in feedback and direction.

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

- Assisted Director and Assistant Director with communication and outreach to local nonprofits and university departments, resulting in a 25% increase in campus-based collaboration.- Created academic and cultural programming for undergraduate students, facilitating and conducting presentations based on cultural awareness and providing a space for student engagement.- Co-developed the institution's first Hispanic/Latinx Student Union, serving as an educational and cultural instrument to unify, inform, and serve the Hispanic/Latinx population and allies.- Navigated through selection of candidates within search committees for various university staff positions.- Supervised eleven federal student workers in administrative, programming, and marketing positions.- Provided interpreting services to facilitate effective communication in English and Spanish.

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

- Constructed presentations geared to edify students of emotional, social, and psychological well-being.- Coordinated interactive and engaging programs to maximize bonding and networking opportunities, giving high school and university students in-depth understanding of minoritized experiences.- Analyzed and organized metrics of cohorts to support opportunities for funding requests and data presentation for recruitment and retention tactics.- Educated minority families through preparation of college applications and career readiness.

Wilmington, North Carolina

- Assessed customers’ needs while providing assistance and information on product features.- Assisted in visual merchandising to design creative and attractive displays for store representation.

Wilmington, North Carolina

- Conceptualized marketing campaigns and strategies for brand events with internal/external stakeholders.- Implement inventory management procedures to minimize shrinkage and ensure accurate stock levels.- Collaborate with regional leadership and managers to yield effective business strategies for sales, recruitment, and training.- Analyze sales reports and key performance indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.- Developed and conducted interview/training sessions for staff to enhance product knowledge, customer service skills, and operational procedures.

M.Ed. Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Higher Education Master's Association, Preview the Pack Program Recruitment, College of Education Graduate.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication Studies

Activities and Societies: Residence Hall Association, National Residence Hall Honorary, CARE Peer Educator, Seahawk Leadership Advisory.

Associate In Arts, Science, General Education

Activities and Societies: President/Vice President, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society; Committee Member, Student Government Association.