Alistair W. Fortson
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Zak Allen
Zak Glenn Allen U.S.C. Express Catering 3607 Trousdale Parkway, Tutor Campus Center, B20P Los Angeles, CA 90089 To Whom It May Concern, I would recommend Alistair W. Fortson to any position within your organization. During his limited four month internship with the University of Southern California’s Express Catering, Alistair assisted with critical tasks that set forth the foundation for the successful rebranding and transitioning from the University of Southern California’s Room Service to the University of Southern California’s Express Catering. Usually, I would not hire someone as young as Alistair, who was a freshman at the time of his interview. The position requires years of job experience/life experience to understand how accuracy & attention to details effects the overall costs of goods, through inventory analysis & inventory flow. However, Alistair’s professionalism and ambition displayed in his follow up interview letter changed my mind and he was hired for the internship position. During his internship with USC Express Catering, Alistair displayed remarkable work ethic, leadership and resolve. His work ethic and leadership skills were demonstrated by coming in early and staying late to finish time sensitive, detail oriented, team projects. When errors were made on the team project, Alistair took the lead and initiative to correct the mistakes & finish the inventory analysis. His resolve to find solutions to missing inventory led to new security and logistic policies and new software inventory control for our department. If you need to speak with me directly, I can be reached via cell phone at 310-465-8738 or email ZakAllen@usc.edu or ZakAllen2008@gmail.com Thank You, Zak Allen
Mary Petrich-Guy
Alistair consistently arrives punctually for his volunteer hours, communicates clearly, and demonstrates initiative and attention to detail while performing maintenance tasks and assisting me in collections management and curation. He draws upon his strengths to identify issues and solve problems efficiently. I recommend him for future assistance with Museum projects and events.
Adolfo R. Mercado, ofm
Alistair volunteered with the Breakthrough program housed on the SCDS campus and did an exemplary job as a volunteer. His attention to detail, ownership of work assigned, consistent willingness to help, and overall communication skills make it easy to welcome him back.
Zak Allen
Zak Glenn Allen U.S.C. Express Catering 3607 Trousdale Parkway, Tutor Campus Center, B20P Los Angeles, CA 90089 To Whom It May Concern, I would recommend Alistair W. Fortson to any position within your organization. During his limited four month internship with the University of Southern California’s Express Catering, Alistair assisted with critical tasks that set forth the foundation for the successful rebranding and transitioning from the University of Southern California’s Room Service to the University of Southern California’s Express Catering. Usually, I would not hire someone as young as Alistair, who was a freshman at the time of his interview. The position requires years of job experience/life experience to understand how accuracy & attention to details effects the overall costs of goods, through inventory analysis & inventory flow. However, Alistair’s professionalism and ambition displayed in his follow up interview letter changed my mind and he was hired for the internship position. During his internship with USC Express Catering, Alistair displayed remarkable work ethic, leadership and resolve. His work ethic and leadership skills were demonstrated by coming in early and staying late to finish time sensitive, detail oriented, team projects. When errors were made on the team project, Alistair took the lead and initiative to correct the mistakes & finish the inventory analysis. His resolve to find solutions to missing inventory led to new security and logistic policies and new software inventory control for our department. If you need to speak with me directly, I can be reached via cell phone at 310-465-8738 or email ZakAllen@usc.edu or ZakAllen2008@gmail.com Thank You, Zak Allen
Mary Petrich-Guy
Alistair consistently arrives punctually for his volunteer hours, communicates clearly, and demonstrates initiative and attention to detail while performing maintenance tasks and assisting me in collections management and curation. He draws upon his strengths to identify issues and solve problems efficiently. I recommend him for future assistance with Museum projects and events.
Adolfo R. Mercado, ofm
Alistair volunteered with the Breakthrough program housed on the SCDS campus and did an exemplary job as a volunteer. His attention to detail, ownership of work assigned, consistent willingness to help, and overall communication skills make it easy to welcome him back.
Zak Allen
Zak Glenn Allen U.S.C. Express Catering 3607 Trousdale Parkway, Tutor Campus Center, B20P Los Angeles, CA 90089 To Whom It May Concern, I would recommend Alistair W. Fortson to any position within your organization. During his limited four month internship with the University of Southern California’s Express Catering, Alistair assisted with critical tasks that set forth the foundation for the successful rebranding and transitioning from the University of Southern California’s Room Service to the University of Southern California’s Express Catering. Usually, I would not hire someone as young as Alistair, who was a freshman at the time of his interview. The position requires years of job experience/life experience to understand how accuracy & attention to details effects the overall costs of goods, through inventory analysis & inventory flow. However, Alistair’s professionalism and ambition displayed in his follow up interview letter changed my mind and he was hired for the internship position. During his internship with USC Express Catering, Alistair displayed remarkable work ethic, leadership and resolve. His work ethic and leadership skills were demonstrated by coming in early and staying late to finish time sensitive, detail oriented, team projects. When errors were made on the team project, Alistair took the lead and initiative to correct the mistakes & finish the inventory analysis. His resolve to find solutions to missing inventory led to new security and logistic policies and new software inventory control for our department. If you need to speak with me directly, I can be reached via cell phone at 310-465-8738 or email ZakAllen@usc.edu or ZakAllen2008@gmail.com Thank You, Zak Allen
Mary Petrich-Guy
Alistair consistently arrives punctually for his volunteer hours, communicates clearly, and demonstrates initiative and attention to detail while performing maintenance tasks and assisting me in collections management and curation. He draws upon his strengths to identify issues and solve problems efficiently. I recommend him for future assistance with Museum projects and events.
Adolfo R. Mercado, ofm
Alistair volunteered with the Breakthrough program housed on the SCDS campus and did an exemplary job as a volunteer. His attention to detail, ownership of work assigned, consistent willingness to help, and overall communication skills make it easy to welcome him back.
Zak Allen
Zak Glenn Allen U.S.C. Express Catering 3607 Trousdale Parkway, Tutor Campus Center, B20P Los Angeles, CA 90089 To Whom It May Concern, I would recommend Alistair W. Fortson to any position within your organization. During his limited four month internship with the University of Southern California’s Express Catering, Alistair assisted with critical tasks that set forth the foundation for the successful rebranding and transitioning from the University of Southern California’s Room Service to the University of Southern California’s Express Catering. Usually, I would not hire someone as young as Alistair, who was a freshman at the time of his interview. The position requires years of job experience/life experience to understand how accuracy & attention to details effects the overall costs of goods, through inventory analysis & inventory flow. However, Alistair’s professionalism and ambition displayed in his follow up interview letter changed my mind and he was hired for the internship position. During his internship with USC Express Catering, Alistair displayed remarkable work ethic, leadership and resolve. His work ethic and leadership skills were demonstrated by coming in early and staying late to finish time sensitive, detail oriented, team projects. When errors were made on the team project, Alistair took the lead and initiative to correct the mistakes & finish the inventory analysis. His resolve to find solutions to missing inventory led to new security and logistic policies and new software inventory control for our department. If you need to speak with me directly, I can be reached via cell phone at 310-465-8738 or email ZakAllen@usc.edu or ZakAllen2008@gmail.com Thank You, Zak Allen
Mary Petrich-Guy
Alistair consistently arrives punctually for his volunteer hours, communicates clearly, and demonstrates initiative and attention to detail while performing maintenance tasks and assisting me in collections management and curation. He draws upon his strengths to identify issues and solve problems efficiently. I recommend him for future assistance with Museum projects and events.
Adolfo R. Mercado, ofm
Alistair volunteered with the Breakthrough program housed on the SCDS campus and did an exemplary job as a volunteer. His attention to detail, ownership of work assigned, consistent willingness to help, and overall communication skills make it easy to welcome him back.
Credentials
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Adult and Infant CPR/Choking Hazard Certification
Moraga-Orinda Fire DistrictAug, 2018- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Town of Moraga
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Planner
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Dec 2022 - Present
Assistant Planner for the Town of Moraga, CA Assistant Planner for the Town of Moraga, CA
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Self-employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contract Planner
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
Self-Employed contract planner and permit runner for clients in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Areas. Self-Employed contract planner and permit runner for clients in the Sacramento and San Francisco Bay Areas.
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Uber
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Türkiye
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Food Delivery Driver
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Oct 2021 - Sep 2022
Operation as a food delivery driver, utilizing the Uber App to provide food delivery service for account holders in the Sacramento County area on an independent contractor basis. I stopped this once I recieved more permanent contract planning work in September 2022. Operation as a food delivery driver, utilizing the Uber App to provide food delivery service for account holders in the Sacramento County area on an independent contractor basis. I stopped this once I recieved more permanent contract planning work in September 2022.
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Target
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Mexico
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Seasonal Team Member
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Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
Hired as a seasonal Team Member at Target store T0298, Main St. Ventura. Assisted with Order Pick Up and bagging for customers with pick up or drive up orders in the Fulfillment division. Additionally worked overnight and at off-shift hours to restock and zone the store following busy holiday shopping, requiring use of specialized equipment for scanning and location, restocking, and pulling items in response to customer interest. Answered customer questions and requests at all times using the GUEST model of Target brand customer service. Seasonal employment ended following the New Year. Open to further employment. Show less
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County of Santa Barbara
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Planner I
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Jul 2021 - Oct 2021
As a full time professional planner for the County of Santa Barbara, I was assigned to the Planning and Zoning Information Counter. My time with the county consisted of work with people at the counter with planning questions, analysis and discussion of relevant planning and development requirements, and plan review to determine if the proposed development would be compatible with relevant policies and code provisions. Released from probation due to illness and long commute times - Saticoy, CA to downtown Santa Barbara - and looking forward to another opportunity closer to Ventura to ensure I can provide the best service possible. Show less
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City Of Grover Beach
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Development Department Intern
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Mar 2020 - Jul 2021
As an intern for the Community Development Department at the City of Grover Beach, I was responsible for preparing materials and reviewing the full range of short and long term planning processes such as proposed subdivision and development applications through coordination with local and regional agencies. In addition, the position included ordinance and long term plan applications such as Housing and Safety Element update processes. Despite the continuing challenges posed by the Covid-19 crisis, I had been able to produce effective and helpful material and answer resident questions, utilizing BlueBeam and GIS utilities to effectively provide necessary review services. Show less
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Cal Poly College of Architecture & Environmental Design
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Student
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
Earned a Masters of City and Regional Planning in December 2020. Professional Project; Industrial Design Guidelines for the City of McFarland, CA. Earned a Masters of City and Regional Planning in December 2020. Professional Project; Industrial Design Guidelines for the City of McFarland, CA.
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant - Special Collections and Archives | Kennedy Library
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
As a part-time assistant to the Special Collections and Archives staff, I assisted with document and book or ephemera cataloging and retrieval as well as item research and analysis for blog posts and other methods of distributing the material in the Archive to researchers and classes. As part of these duties, I assisted regularly with setup and instruction during classes and used my knowledge of planning applications to assist the archive with many architectural drawings and other materials of interest. Show less
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Planning Intern
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2019
Full-time professional Internship | Planning Department | Town of Moraga, CA. See the work sample above for the Moraga Center Specific Plan - Implementation Project FAQs, which I researched and drafted for review under the supervision of the Town Manager and Planning Director Derek Farmer. Feel free to contact the Director at (925) 888-7043. Facilitated better engagement with the public on the Town code and permit requirements, contact information for pertinent individuals and governing bodies at a Town and County level, and established a pattern of confidence and rapport between the residents and the Planning department. Trained in the creation of notices, in 8.5x11 and postcard sizes, assisting Senior Planner Steve Kowalski, distributed the same to all residents within legal reporting distance of a planned development, new construction, remodel, grading, or removal requiring permits. Assisted the Planning staff in research, development, and presentation of required documents, Staff Reports, and California Environmental Quality Act documents including negative declarations and two initial studies regarding planning projects and subdivision applications under consideration. Operated of GIS technology with layers from Town, County, and other sources (federal and state) to assist planning project presentations to the Planning Commission and prospective business Conditional Use applicants. Conducted various site visits with Staff, applicants, and Planning Commissioners. Offered professional commentary on the project at hand as presented without bias & followed professional conduct standards for local government officials. Assisted planners, applicants, & residents with interpreting Moraga's Municipal Code, General Plan, and several Specific Plan Area documents for zoning and setback requirements. Particularly emphasized the resident's expressed wishes while allowing reasonable development, in accordance with Town Ordinances. Show less
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Graduate Assistant
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Mar 2019 - Jun 2019
As a Student Assistant for the Robert E. Kennedy Library Special Collections and Archives I set up researchers with their materials and retrieve books, manuscripts, photographs, and other collections from secure storage locations on campus and utilize research skills to enable rapid assistance. In addition, the assistant produces electronic communication about the archives. As a Student Assistant for the Robert E. Kennedy Library Special Collections and Archives I set up researchers with their materials and retrieve books, manuscripts, photographs, and other collections from secure storage locations on campus and utilize research skills to enable rapid assistance. In addition, the assistant produces electronic communication about the archives.
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Planning Intern
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
Full-time professional Internship | Planning Department | Town of Moraga, CA. Assist current Planning Department staff with design & maintenance of the Town website. Facilitate better engagement with the public on the Town code and permit requirements, contact information for pertinent individuals and governing bodies at a Town and County level, and establish a pattern of confidence and rapport between the residents and the Planning department. Records boxes necessary for the planning check and permit process are out of order and mislabeled; work towards a comprehensive and user-friendly system. Trained in creation of notices, in 8.5x11 and postcard sizes, assisting Senior Planner Steve Kowalski, distributed the same to all residents within legal reporting distance of a planned development, new construction, remodel, grading, or removal requiring permits. Assist the Planning staff in research, development, and presentation of required documents, Staff Reports, and California Env. Quality Act Impact Reports regarding planning projects and subdivision applications under consideration. Collated and outlined contents of records for Town Attorney upon request, with thorough research and careful study under confidentiality. Operation of GIS technology with layers from Town, County, and other sources (federal and state) to assist planning project presentations to the Planning Commission and prospective business Conditional Use applicants. Conducted various site visits with Staff, applicants, and Planning Commissioners. Offered professional commentary on the project as presented without bias & follow professional conduct standards for local government officials. Assist planners, applicants, & residents with interpreting Moraga's Municipal Code, General Plan, and several Specific Plan Area documents for zoning and setback requirements. Enforcing preservation of Open Space, Scenic Corridors, and Hillsides and Ridgelines, in accordance with Town Ordinances. Show less
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Seasonal Maintenance Worker
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May 2018 - Sep 2018
Full time maintenance work, facility repair. Supervised Sheriff's Department Work Release Program participants as a seasonal employee of the Public Works and Parks Maintenance department, Town of Moraga, CA. Trained a new coworker on the operation and maintenance of the parks and public buildings in town, as well as road maintenance and assisting with cleanup and rerouting for emergencies and large events. Recently, as a part of this job, I have worked closely with the Moraga Parks Foundation and the Director of the Parks Department, Breyana Brandt, and Town management staff to develop best practices for staffing the summer concert series. As the team collated new requests from the public and balanced them with government requirements, I assisted with practical realities from former concerts and worked closely with staff to develop workable solutions. I also drafted and shared a printed set of directions for the event so that any new facility attendants can be quickly trained on the operation of the event and our complex responsibilities. Throughout my time with the Town, I have demonstrated my ability to remain calm and work with many different personalities so that the parks and public functions operate smoothly and with minimal interruption despite normal challenges. Show less
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University of Oklahoma
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant and Merrick Fellow in Western American History
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Aug 2016 - May 2018
Researcher and archival scholar in concert with Dr. David M. Wrobel, the Merrick Endowed Chair in Western American History at OU. Assisted Dr. Wrobel with his research into digital humanities efforts, image sourcing and class material presentation, library services and many assorted duties to better facilitate efforts in ongoing research projects and seminar work with the other Graduate students at the University of Oklahoma. Researcher and archival scholar in concert with Dr. David M. Wrobel, the Merrick Endowed Chair in Western American History at OU. Assisted Dr. Wrobel with his research into digital humanities efforts, image sourcing and class material presentation, library services and many assorted duties to better facilitate efforts in ongoing research projects and seminar work with the other Graduate students at the University of Oklahoma.
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Washington State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Assistant II | Kimble Northwest History Database Project
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Jan 2015 - May 2016
Duties entailed scanning and processing Work Project/Progress Administration era article clippings from the 1930s, preserved through the funding of one of FDR's New Deal programs, known colloquially as clipping bureaus. The project remains ongoing due to the generous sponsorship of the Wallis and Marilyn Kimble Northwest History Foundation. This digitization process also allows worldwide access to the collection. My focus within the project includes the military history of the Northwest and regional participation in the First World War through articles from local northwest newspapers, draft boards, general interest articles on scientific inventions and theoretical projects, and wartime and veteran narratives. As a special project, upon recommendation by the project management team for my consistent and accurate work, I was asked to research independently for the grant funding renewal report, analyzing previously un-sorted clippings and materials from the 1860s through the 1930s for future processing. Show less
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Open Lab Writing Consultant | Writing Center at Washington State University
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Aug 2014 - May 2016
Writing Consultants in the Writing Center at Washington State University provide resources to students preparing them for strong written communication. Open lab consultants are available to work with any student who comes to the Writing Center on a casual drop-in basis, a free service for the students who participate. The consultation focused on non-directive tutoring, following established national models and current research trends, giving each student the skills needed to improve their own writing. Consultants work with each paper and each individual's style holistically to help build better academic writers. As a part of an ongoing improvement process, Consultants are regularly trained in Contrastive Rhetorics, assisting English Language Learners, and engaging in non-directive tutoring. Show less
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Seasonal Maintenance Worker
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
I was invited back to the Town of Moraga Public Works and Park Maintenance staff for the third summer in a row. Maintaining the parks, town buildings, and public land of the town of Moraga, CA. Projects require driving a work truck every day, carrying tools and green waste materials. Developed proficiency operating powertools, landscaping equipment, and tractor mowers. Demonstrated leadership in directing the efforts of Sheriff's Department Work Alternative program participants, persons with minor offenses who participate in volunteer work, in maintaining the parks. This includes bolstering their work ethic throughout the day. Additional tasks included resolving conflicts with town residents, pest control, fire break cutting, and arboreal care. Special preparations for, as well as an all-day shift covering, the July 4th celebrations also features prominently. Show less
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Seasonal Maintenance Worker
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Invited back to the position for a second summer and for increased compensation following my first summer as a seasonal employee. Maintaining the parks, town buildings, and public land of the town of Moraga, CA. Projects require driving a work truck every day, carrying tools and green waste materials. Developed proficiency operating powertools, equipment, and tractor mowers. Demonstrated leadership in directing the efforts of Sheriff's Department Work Alternative program participants, persons with minor offenses who participate in volunteer work, in maintaining the parks, including bolstering their work ethic throughout the day. Additional tasks included resolving conflicts with town residents, pest control, fire break cutting, and arboreal care. Show less
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Open Lab Tutor
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Sep 2013 - May 2014
Hired as a Paid Tutor in the Writing Center at Washington State University during the school year. Located in CUE 303, open lab tutors are available during their pre-assigned shifts to work with any student who comes to the writing center on a casual drop in basis, a service which is free to the students who participate. In tutoring, following established national models and current research trends, a focus is put on non-directive tutoring, meaning that the paper, and the writer, are given the skills necessary to improve his or her own writing abilities. Each tutorial follows the AFOSP system, meaning Assignment, Focus, Organization, Support, and Proofreading are the five major categories in which we tutor, looking at the paper holistically and taking into account each individual's circumstances and previous academic writing experience. Show less
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Seasonal Maintenance Worker | Public Works and Parks Maintenance Department
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Maintaining the parks, town buildings, and public land of the town of Moraga, CA. Drove a work truck every day, carrying tools, SDWA's, and green waste materials. Developed proficiency operating powertools, equipment, and tractor mowers. Directing the efforts of Sheriff's Department Work Alternative program participants, persons with minor offenses who participate in volunteer work in order to avoid serving a jail sentence, in the maintenance of the parks, maintaining their work ethic throughout the day. Additional tasks included resolving conflicts with town residents, pest control, fire break cutting, and arboreal care. Show less
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University of Southern California
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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USC Express Catering Student Operations
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Feb 2013 - May 2013
Student internship in Operations and Sales for the new USC Express Catering Service brought on to help with rebranding and restructuring the previous USC Room Service operations. Inventory, filling orders, delivery, order management, general office work, hosting clients and expanding business at several on-campus locations including the Ballroom, Town and Gown, and conference rooms around campus. Further operations occur at the USC Offices of Social Work in Downtown Los Angeles. Student internship in Operations and Sales for the new USC Express Catering Service brought on to help with rebranding and restructuring the previous USC Room Service operations. Inventory, filling orders, delivery, order management, general office work, hosting clients and expanding business at several on-campus locations including the Ballroom, Town and Gown, and conference rooms around campus. Further operations occur at the USC Offices of Social Work in Downtown Los Angeles.
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Education
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2019 - 2020
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Master's Degree, City and Regional Planning -
2016 - 2018
University of Oklahoma
Master of Arts (M.A.), Western American History -
2013 - 2016
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History -
2012 - 2013
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy, Politics, and Law -
2007 - 2012
Sacramento Country Day High School
Diploma
