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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Managed first-gen student initiatives for over 10,000 undergraduate students and 8,000 graduate students which include: First-Gen Faculty Group, First-Gen Advisory Board, First-Gen Living Learning Community, First-Gen Commuter Initiatives, First-Gen Mentorship Program, First-Year/Transfer Student Programming, Career Ready Bootcamp, First-Gen Graduate Student Initiatives, and First-Gen Student Advising Developed and implemented a five-year strategic plan with a focus on student retention, career preparation, and student belonging resulting in six new high-impact student programs for over 19,000 first-year students.Streamlined day-to-day department operations by collaborating with key stakeholders to design and implement a five-week training program for over 200 new staff members including 10 virtual trainings, 7 in-person group dialogues, and 3 large-scale community events. Facilitated and assessed 10 focus groups in three months to survey 100 first-gen graduate students on their campus experience, faculty relationship, and career/professional development goals.Launched first-gen mentorship program for undergraduate and graduate students with over 100 student participants and monthly hands-on workshops and events for mentors and mentees. Consulted employers on best practices for hiring and recruiting diverse student populations such as first-generation students, Black, LatinX, and LGBTQ+ students within STEM and social services fields.Primary liaison and facilitator for three-day Career Ready Bootcamp which provides a transformative approach to career development and mentorship for UCLA first-gen and transfer students. Hired, supervised, and evaluated First To Go staff, while leading regional and national discussions on the topic of first-gen student engagement in organizations such as NASPA First-Gen Forward and the UC First-Gen Coalition.

Los Angeles, Ca, United States

Advised 24 fraternity and sorority chapters for a community of over 1,200 students while supervising a second-year graduate student, daily. Developed, planned and managed large- and small-scale programs and events, including: Student Recruitment Events, Student Welcome Day and Student Leader Retreats, while monitoring event budgets of over $30,000. Facilitated interactive and informative trainings for diverse student groups on topics such as: leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and academic success. Collaborated with campus partners to develop and implement department’s first All-Sorority event for over 200 womxn, focused on womxn’s empowerment, personal development, and mental health.

Supervised a team of over 40 orientation leaders, providing resources and professional development to ensure their success.Redeveloped orientation leader spring and summer training to better prepare orientation leaders for summer orientation/welcome events of up to 500 students.Created a comprehensive training manual for student assistants and facilitated information through interactive presentations.Supported senior staff in the outreach and recruitment of prospective students through social media engagement.

Orange County, California Area

Assisted in developing the campus visit experience by writing tour scripts, scheduling tour groups, and implementing technology to streamline process.Supervised student staff during weekly tour training and campus outreach activities.Implemented new committees that promoted student development and increased student interaction with campus partners.Re-developed mentorship program to build stronger team dynamic within student staff.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Supported senior staff in conference set-up, interview preparation and bi-weekly staff meetings.Managed resident and medical students files using Microsoft Excel and Adobe programs. Sorted residency program files and accurately updated records daily.

Tempe, Arizona

Served as Facility Manger to over 20 team members in various departments and conducted annual evaluations for individuals under my supervision.Managed events ranging from 15 - 400+ people as an Event Specialist, while supervising and assisting co-workers in event preparation, customer satisfaction and risk management.

Master’S Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Bachelor’S Degree, Speech And Hearing Sciences

Bachelor’S Degree, Family And Human Development