Experience

Arriba Juntos

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Case Manager / Employment Specialist

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  As a Case Manager/Employment Specialist at Arriba Juntos, I help underserved and low-income clients (referred by City and County of San Francisco - CalWorks/H.S.A.) by providing case management, referral services, job development, placement, provide resources about education or college, and other needed services to ensure the attainment of their employment goals training. - Provide case management for a caseload of 20-40 clients, including intake, assessment, service planning, implementation, case reviews, and evaluation. - Connect clients with needed supportive services and resources to help alleviate their barriers and ensure their continuing participation in employment activities, which includes: clothing vouchers or Dress for Success referrals, Smart Money Coaching referrals, legal and housing resources. - Maintain and organize client files and other records, both physical and computerized to ensure that all activities are fully documented. - Complete & submit paperwork and monthly reports timely as required by the agency, City of San Francisco Human Services Agency, and program funders. - Develop and maintain liaison and service coordination with community agencies. - Attend collaborative and inter-agency meetings as relevant to the program. - Provide vocational counseling, including assessing and appraising clients’ needs and skills for job referrals, and match them to appropriate job openings that result in long term employment. - Help support my department with all program needs, such as assist with Orientations, scheduling, and sub in to teach ESL classrooms. - I've also assisted with the agency's annual Refugee Awareness Day event, helping with set-up, clean up, and coordinating the fashion show and talent show, and during their La Posada (holiday toy give-away) event, helping set up decorations and distribute registered/unregistered gifts to under-served children/families in the community. Show less



City of Brisbane, Parks and Recreation

• Recreation Leader/Camp Counselor/Pre-school Assistant Teacher

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2015

  I work in the afterschool program, "Club Rec," during the school year and summer camp program in the summer, and I sometimes help in the Pre-school program for the City of Brisbane - Parks and Recreation department. In the summer camp program, I help plan and coordinate the summer camp schedule, create daily art and recreational activities based on weekly themes, lead activities, supervise children during play. In the afterschool prorgram, I supervise children from grades Kindergarten to 5th grade, lead art and recreational activities, and provide homework assistance. Show less


Barnes & Noble
• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Cafe Server

  • Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

Pyramid Alternatives
• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Quality Control Administrative Specialist (Temp)

  • Mar 2011 - May 2011

Daly City Partnership
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Homework Assistant

  • Dec 2010 - Mar 2011


San Mateo County, Human Services Agency - PeninsulaWorks Daly City

• Lead Career Development Intern

  • Jul 2009 - Feb 2010

  As a Co-lead Career Development Intern in a nationally recognized one-stop job connection center, I trained and managed a team of 20-30 interns, who provided career advancement information to the unemployed clients of diverse cultures, ages, professions, and socio-economic backgrounds. Under the supervision of the Employment Coordinator and Intern Coordinator, I taught 25+ career development seminars, 12+ computer classes, and assisted in the Job Information Center, serving over 900 clients. My responsibilities and skills included: • Delegated responsibilities & tasks to interns and coordinated weekly schedules to increase productivity & organization. • Resolved critical issues of management and scheduling with skill, diplomacy, and confidentiality. • Taught 25+ career development seminars, including: Successfully Dressing in Today's Marketplace, Working with Generation X and Y, Understanding Corporate Games, Understanding your Mission & Values, etc... • Created instructional handouts & material to provide useful resources and interactive exercises for seminar attendees. • Assisted in psychological assessments: Myers Briggs, 16 PF, and Strong Inventory. • Advised clients (individually and in groups) about their career exploration and goals, job strategies, resume critiques, and interview techniques. • Promoted programs, seminars & events through the creation of eye-catching flyers and program brochures. • Coordinated the first “Career Forum” for PeninsulaWorks Daly City to inform job seekers of the currently thriving professional industries. • Received a Congressional Letter of Appreciation from Congresswoman Jackie Speier for assisting in 2 Job Hunter's Boot Camps in 2010. • Received 2 Senate Awards for "Creative Designer" and "Intern Team of the Year" from Peninsulaworks in 2010. Show less



S.F. State University - Theater Dept. Costume Shop

• Costume Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  Through this internship, I developed an appreciation and knowledge of theater productions and learned the difference between costume and fashion design. Also, I have acquired and developed more skills and techniques of sewing, alterations, fitting and tailoring. I constructed costumes for various plays during the Summer and Fall of 2008 productions, including Perculies and Machinal, and worked with many talented designers. Through this internship, I developed an appreciation and knowledge of theater productions and learned the difference between costume and fashion design. Also, I have acquired and developed more skills and techniques of sewing, alterations, fitting and tailoring. I constructed costumes for various plays during the Summer and Fall of 2008 productions, including Perculies and Machinal, and worked with many talented designers.



Community Involvement Center - S.F. State Unversity

• Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2004 - May 2008

  The Community Involvement Center (CIC), a program under the English department - College of Humanities in S.F. State, works in association with students, faculty and community agencies to promote community service-learning for students interested in interning or volunteering while earning college credit. This program provides the opportunity for students to learn and develop reflective intelligence while gaining professional and valuable experience. I started as a CIC student enrolled in the Volunteer Service Program of Spring 2004 and I enjoyed my experience volunteering as a Teacher's Assistant in an elementary school. Shortly after, I decided to join the CIC internship program as an Executive Assistant to the Director and S.F. State Faculty. I continued my professional growth for nearly 4 years and excelled in various areas: Executive, Office Management, Administration, Instruction, and Services and Community Outreach Committee. My positions and responsibilities included: Executive Program Coordinator • Supported faculty by assembling instructional seminar materials, contacted and assisted students, implemented enrollment procedures, and recorded student grades. • Trained an executive team, delegating responsibilities and coordinated scheduled tasks. Administrative and Office Program Coordinator • Recruited, interviewed, trained, & supervised 25 interns. • Lead weekly committee meetings & reflective seminars. • Delegated responsibilities and assignments to interns and coordinated staff weekly schedules. • Maintained office operations by creating office documents, enforcing office procedures, policies, security and office open and closing procedures. Services Program Coordinator • Established and maintained interpersonal relationships with non-profit organizations. • Coordinated and lead events, weekend staff retreats and agency fairs. • Created and promoted programs through posters, fairs, and presentations. Show less



Charsa Designs

• United States
• Software Development

• Design/Production Intern

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2007

  Charsa Designs creates the modern bridesmaid dress that may compliment any wedding whether its set on the beach or the garden. Besides bridesmaids, there are also designs for brides, flower girls, junior bridesmaids and maternity. All of the dresses are made of silk, either in Silk Dupiono, Charmeuse, Chiffon, and Faille in a variety of colors. In Fall 2007, I had the pleasure to intern for the owner and designer of Charsa Designs, Charlene Scheil. My responsibilites included: • Organized patterns, markers, and specification sheets for each season, aiding to an efficient production. • Cut and prepared samples for production. • Supported ongoing production orders and shipments. Show less



Zara

• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Associate & Cashier

  • May 2007 - Jun 2007

  Zara is a large international fashion company, based in Spain. My responsibilities included: • Provided excellent customer service with a friendly appearance. • Recommended, selected, and helped locate merchandise based on customer needs and desires. • Maintained and organized merchandise, providing an easy shopping experience for customers. • Accounted registrar sales and closed-down registrars. Zara is a large international fashion company, based in Spain. My responsibilities included: • Provided excellent customer service with a friendly appearance. • Recommended, selected, and helped locate merchandise based on customer needs and desires. • Maintained and organized merchandise, providing an easy shopping experience for customers. • Accounted registrar sales and closed-down registrars.