Ged Valenzuela
Speech & Debate Instructor at Point Loma Nazarene University- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Psychological First Aid Provider Certificate
National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkAug, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
California Food Handler Training
American National Standards InstituteAug, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
San Diego Food Handler Education Certificate
County of San DiegoAug, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Typing Proficiency Certificate - 76 NWAM
Grossmont CollegeAug, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Point Loma Nazarene University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Speech & Debate Instructor
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May 2015 - Present
Developing students' talents in a 1-on-1 coaching environment by assessing students' performative strengths and weaknesses and giving constructive oral and written criticism. Arranging meetings and practices with students to improve skills in parliamentary debate, Lincoln-Douglas debate, and individual platform and limited preparation speeches. Accompanying students and coaching staff to regional and local tournaments and serving as a critic for forensics competition. Organized and added to a database of educational resources on Google Drive. Researching in political science journals (American Political Science Review), medical and environmental publications (Nature, The Lancet), and news articles regarding current events to synthesize relevant educational resources. Streamlined educational resources to prepare team for regional and national parliamentary debate meets, allowing materials such as tutorial videos and coaching timetables to be easily accessed and edited. Administered file migration on Google Drive and enforced quality control practices such as deleting obsolete files, updating existing information, and ensuring completion of designated student brief assignments. Coordinated support services for forensics events on PLNU's campus, including its prestigious annual round-robin tournament and accompanying weekend tournament hosting over 400 competitors. Budgeted and purchased judge and tabulation accommodations, coordinated nightly awards ceremonies and general tournament logistics, and managed data entry of entrance fees and payments from visiting schools.PLNU's parliamentary debate program was ranked #1 and #2 in the nation for sweepstakes points for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 school years respectively according to National Parliamentary Debate Association rankings, placing ahead of 150 other colleges and universities including UC-Berkeley, Texas Tech University, the University of Oregon, and the United States Air Force Academy. Show less
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Information Technology Services Receptionist
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
Assisting the Technical Office Manager with clerical, data recording and manipulation, organization, and administrative duties. Create supplier invoice requests as well as requisition forms for non-catalog goods and services. Scan new invoices and dispose of previously processed receipts.Aid in data clean-up of student, alumni, and staff databases at Point Loma Nazarene University. Transferring student and alumni data hosted on Jenzabar CX to Workday, a cloud-based human resources platform. Receive visitors to the Information Technology Services office and, if necessary, redirect them to Help Center for hardware- or login-based problems. Also answering phones and following procedures to deflect unwarranted calls and redirect callers to better serve their needs. Create spreadsheets for analysis of expenses and trends. Keep coffee and office supplies stocked and determine when to order replacements. Maintaining a well-organized and sanitary reception area, conference room, and kitchen. Process packages and correspondence and deliver throughout ITS and Media Services offices as well as responding to equipment requisition requests around campus. Show less
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Feeding San Diego
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programs Capacity Intern
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Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
Support Programs Coordinator in gathering monthly report data, sending correspondence reminding agencies of missing documentation required for their Agency Capacity Building Review (ACBR). Maintain up-to-date files for all agencies, filing all documents in a timely fashion. Accompanying staff members and fellow interns to conduct outreach for Feeding San Diego at community events in San Diego County. Consolidating paperwork to create CalFresh enrollment applications in a multitude of languages. Organize quarterly survey data for Mobile Pantries and partner agencies as needed. Occasionally manage operations at the front desk and reception area. Maintaining a clean and organized desk space while answering phones and directing calls and other correspondence to appropriate staff. Creating emergency food boxes for individuals and families in immediate need of assistance and receiving individual donations to be processed. Emergency food boxes are customized according to the dietary needs and the family size of recipients. Show less
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Democratic Socialists of America
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social Media Manager
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Feb 2017 - Aug 2017
Elected to administer social media accounts of the newly-established branch of Young Democratic Socialists at Point Loma Nazarene University. Managed the club's Twitter feed and Facebook group and coordinated Facebook events for political rallies and off-campus volunteer opportunities. Collaborated over social media with the branch of Young Democratic Socialists at San Diego State University to coordinate attendance at larger political events such as the May Day demonstration in Barrio Logan. Show less
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Hillary for America
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Outreach Coordinator
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May 2016 - Nov 2016
Supported Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton's 2016 election campaign through phoning and interacting with potential voters in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, California, and New Hampshire. Assisted the Field Organizer to mobilize 80 volunteers in San Diego County. Outreached to college students at Point Loma Nazarene University and San Diego State University by informing and engaging them with political education. Supported Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton's 2016 election campaign through phoning and interacting with potential voters in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, California, and New Hampshire. Assisted the Field Organizer to mobilize 80 volunteers in San Diego County. Outreached to college students at Point Loma Nazarene University and San Diego State University by informing and engaging them with political education.
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Education
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2013 - 2017
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor’s Degree, International/Global Studies, Pre-Therapeutic Psychology minor -
2011 - 2013
Cherry Creek High School
High School
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