Experience

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  Desert Heart Hostel

  • San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

  • Owner

    • Feb 2022 - Present
    • San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur, Mexico

    • Opened a 24-bed hostel catered to budget travelers and digital nomads• Conducted an initial relevant market analysis and continue to monitor trends and shifts using data • Oversee finances, marketing, guest relations, data management, and other business aspects• Coordinate facility maintenance and repairs, ensure compliance with safety regulations• Recruit volunteers for the hostel: screen and interview applicants, select and onboard selected volunteers• Manage community partners, such as Aliadxs LGBT+ and the city’s turtle conservation program• Supervise a full-time staff manager, provide ongoing training and support to ensure excellent guest service• Welcomed 2,400+ guests and maintaining 8.6+ average rating across booking platforms as of Jan '24

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  Engage Miami

  • Miami, Florida, United States

  • Director for Learning and Leadership

    • Mar 2021 - Dec 2021
    • Miami, Florida, United States

    • Supervised one full-time Program Manager and one full-time Program Coordinator • Deepened and expanded Engage’s educational partnerships, including high schools, colleges, and youth organizations, in order to deliver civic education programs and expand our reach• Managed the Civics305 educational and leadership development programs, including 10-week fellowships, class workshops and presentations • Created the department’s participation and outcomes tracking systems• Co-developed Civics305 curricula, content, workshops, and materials

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  Xiwai International School

  • Shanghai City, China

  • High School Teacher

    • Aug 2018 - Dec 2020
    • Shanghai City, China

    · Taught AP Psychology, AP U.S. History, regular stream History, and World Literature to ESL students· Developed weekly lesson plans for 100+ high school ESL students with a wide range of English proficiency· Facilitated office hours to provide student academic support, college application assistance, and mentoring· Met with assigned students once a semester to discuss college and career goals· Established service-learning partnerships and programming with an Indonesian NGO and the Consulate· Created and facilitated teacher trainings to improve teaching practices and student engagement

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  Wall Street English

  • Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

  • English Teacher

    • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
    • Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

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  Florida Democratic Party

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Campus Organizer

    • Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    • Mobilized Miami-Dade College students to host volunteer recruiting events and practice civic engagement• Managed a volunteer team that registered over 500 new voters and increased voter turnout • Mentored and supervised six Campaign Fellows, which served as student interns for the organization

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  Arizona State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Program Coordinator - TRIO Student Support Services

    • May 2013 - Jun 2016

    • Managed a federally-funded grant for 300 first generation, low income, and students with disabilities• Coordinated tutoring services, workshops, leadership conferences, and other programs• Facilitated two 1:1 advising meetings per semester with over 90 students• Assessed program effectiveness and wrote reports for grant compliance and to improve service delivery• Supervised 12 office assistants, coaches and tutors through facilitating staff meetings, payroll, and trainings• Created and led the Student Leadership Board, a six-person student advisory committee • Managed campus partnerships who provided career development, financial literacy, and academic support• Co-chaired the 2013 ASU TRIO Explore Graduate School Conference• Utilized the following database software: Blumen, myReports, Blackboard, PeopleSoft, and Dashboard

  • Adjunct Faculty

    • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

    Fall 2015Taught course “HED 510: Introduction to Higher Education” to 31 students in the Master of Education in Higher and Postsecondary Education program. Developed syllabus, lectured, and administered grades.Spring 2015Taught course “HED 688: Organizational Theory” to 26 students in the Master of Education in Higher and Postsecondary Education program. Developed syllabus, lectured, and administered grades.

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  Arizona State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Instructional Assistant

    • Aug 2012 - May 2013

    · Facilitated PAF 311: Leadership and Change, a 16-week course, using the Blackboard platform· Evaluated coursework, including quizzes, weekly assignments, and final paper, for over 35 students per semester· Responded to student emails regarding concerns and questions about the course within 48 hours· Assisted the instructor in developing course assignments that are engaging and accessible to multiple learning styles

  • Community Director

    • Jun 2011 - May 2013

    · Managed a private-public partnership residence hall with 1,284 student residents· Supervised seven Information Desk Student Assistants and 24 Residential Assistants· Responded to residential crises as part of an on-call rotation· Administered an annual $10,000 programming budget· Assisted residents navigate university resources and secure professional leadership opportunities· Coordinated with building manager to address facilities issues · Managed a private-public partnership residence hall with 1,284 student residents· Supervised seven Information Desk Student Assistants and 24 Residential Assistants· Responded to residential crises as part of an on-call rotation· Administered an annual $10,000 programming budget· Assisted residents navigate university resources and secure professional leadership opportunities· Coordinated with building manager to address facilities issues · Advised the Residence Hall Association (RHA)

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  Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development

  • Phoenix, Arizona

  • Team Coordinator

    • Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
    • Phoenix, Arizona

    • Coordinated the day-to-day logistics and staffing of a federally-funded program for unaccompanied homeless youth• Supervised 24 staff that provided direct care to 30 youth in three group homes across the Phoenix area• Coordinated and facilitated new employee orientations as well as staff trainings, meetings, and continued education on topics like providing trauma-informed care, youth development, and cultural competency• Reported all youth incidents to the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) writing “Serious Incident Reports”• Compiled and created a monthly report of all service and statistics surrounding our youth to submit to the Program Director• Assisted two group homes to transition into new facilities, coordinating all matters surrounding the move• Responded to staffing challenges and facilitated the disciplinary process as needed

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  City Year

  • San Antonio, Texas

  • Corps Member

    • Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
    • San Antonio, Texas

    · Developed a Saturday service-learning and leadership program for “at-risk” youth called Young Heroes· Created a weekly curriculum with topics like homelessness, violence, substance abuse, and racism· Mentored approximately 20 middle and high school students in special education programs throughout the academic year· Coordinated Camp City Year the Programming Director, a week-long overnight camp, and transformed the camp program curriculum and schedule· Compiled data reflecting the Young Heroes program’s successes and won Honorable Mention for City Year Awards· Recruited incoming corps members by presenting and tabling at high school and college career fairs

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  Camp Boggy Creek

  • Eustis, FL

  • Pride Leader

    • May 2008 - Aug 2009
    • Eustis, FL

    · Supervised 15 full-time summer staff and led 8-10 volunteers every camp session who cared for 8-10 kids ages 7-17 with chronic illnesses and life-threatening diseases, including cancer, epilepsy, sickle cell, heart conditions, and HIV· Facilitated bi-weekly staff meetings and professional development sessions· Intervened in camper behavioral and emotional concerns when counselors were unable to address them· Conducted mid-summer and end-of-summer evaluations for full-time staff· Taught the campers life and leadership skills (handwashing, teamwork, healthy eating, swimming, etc.)

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  University of Florida

  • Gainesville, Florida

  • Student Ambassador, Multicultural and Diversity Affairs

    • Aug 2004 - May 2009
    • Gainesville, Florida

    · Served as a student worker for the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures and the Institute of Black Culture· Ensured that students connected to resources by providing information and introducing them to other students· Created the Hispanic-Latino Hall of Fame to provide Hispanics that often go unnoticed the opportunity to be recognized for their contributions during their time at the University of Florida· Programmed multiple cultural, educational, social and leadership events for students surrounding the Hispanic identity