Experience

Los Angeles Southwest College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counselor

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States



West Los Angeles College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Interim Co-Director Career Center

  • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022



Los Angeles Community College District

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Sep 2017 - Aug 2022

  Greater Los Angeles Area The adjunct instructor teaches a range of courses within the English (Non-Credit) discipline, promoting engaging and inclusive educational environments that support student learning.

• Adjunct Counselor

  • Sep 2017 - Jul 2022

  • Provide academic counseling and advise on SSSP requirements, vocational careers & graduation requirements. • Assist in planning and developing all SSSP and onboarding procedures for the Noncredit program. • Maintain academic records, coordinate/manage enrollment and assist with application process. • Establish and manage instructional partnerships with K12, Adult school and work source centers. • Teach Basic Skills: Introduction to… Show more • Provide academic counseling and advise on SSSP requirements, vocational careers & graduation requirements. • Assist in planning and developing all SSSP and onboarding procedures for the Noncredit program. • Maintain academic records, coordinate/manage enrollment and assist with application process. • Establish and manage instructional partnerships with K12, Adult school and work source centers. • Teach Basic Skills: Introduction to College, Career Exploration & Academics Guidance • Serve on Hiring Panels • Serve as trainer and supervisor to Learning Center program assistants, Career Guidance and Counseling Assistants and tutors.

• Career Guidance Counselor Assistant

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

  Greater Los Angeles Area Under the direct supervision of a counselor, The CGCA serves a critical role in mentoring and guiding noncredit college students at Los Angeles City College to identify and successfully complete their educational goals. • Assist the Noncredit student population with academic advising, understanding regulations, self-exploration, decision-making, educational and career planning. • Monitor, communicate and provide follow-up for the assigned student caseload. • Represent LACC Noncredit… Show more Under the direct supervision of a counselor, The CGCA serves a critical role in mentoring and guiding noncredit college students at Los Angeles City College to identify and successfully complete their educational goals. • Assist the Noncredit student population with academic advising, understanding regulations, self-exploration, decision-making, educational and career planning. • Monitor, communicate and provide follow-up for the assigned student caseload. • Represent LACC Noncredit Success Academies in campus and community events • Assist in developing and presenting orientations for new students and workshops. • Collaborate with senior staff and counseling team to enter student performance data. • Implemented social media creative strategy in the form of written content, photos, videos and info graphics. • Travel to designated offsite campuses as needed to serve students enrolled in academic programs and courses. • Interpret assessment instruments as basis for formulating student educational goals. • Organize ESL Counseling activities to meet SSSP mandates • Make appropriate student referrals to services within the District and public agencies. • Organize and implement campus visits, cultural activities and other transfer events for SSSP



Alma Fuerte Public School

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Counselor

  • Oct 2019 - Mar 2022

  Altadena Lead weekly educational counseling groups for issues such as changing families, social skills, and anger management. Counsel students on an individual basis to address social, emotional, and academic issues to help ensure their academic and personal success. Provide academic support to students and motivating them to explore their talent and interest Cultivate self-esteem and self-awareness among students



Lynwood High School

• Counselor Intern

  • Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Lynwood Ca • Collaborates with the Career/Transfer/Job Placement Center in coordinating an annual career fair at the high school. • Implement prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and goals. • Assist all students, in-group or individually, with developing academic, social or career plans. • Communicate feedback to supervisor regarding the Comprehensive School Counseling Program. • Consult and collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with… Show more • Collaborates with the Career/Transfer/Job Placement Center in coordinating an annual career fair at the high school. • Implement prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and goals. • Assist all students, in-group or individually, with developing academic, social or career plans. • Communicate feedback to supervisor regarding the Comprehensive School Counseling Program. • Consult and collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to assist students with educational planning. • Administer orientation and give presentations about program policies to new students every quarter. • Accurately and appropriately interpret and utilize all student data. Show less



Fred Hosler Middle School

• Counselor intern

  • Oct 2016 - Oct 2017

  Lynwood, CA • Implement individual counseling skills and techniques to help students cope with personal and interpersonal problems appreciating the diversity of each student. • Appraise and address relevant social and diversity concerns and crises of individuals and groups of students. • Assist social media creative strategy in the form of publishing photos, videos and infographics of school Facebook page. • Maintain current information on the Career Center program changes, services, policies… Show more • Implement individual counseling skills and techniques to help students cope with personal and interpersonal problems appreciating the diversity of each student. • Appraise and address relevant social and diversity concerns and crises of individuals and groups of students. • Assist social media creative strategy in the form of publishing photos, videos and infographics of school Facebook page. • Maintain current information on the Career Center program changes, services, policies and events • Make recommendations to Counseling Supervisor regarding workshops, orientations, programs and services to enhance their efforts to achieve stated goals. • Conducts classroom presentations of the Counseling programs and services. • Engage students in thoughtful decision-making and make appropriate referrals for additional services. • Utilizes career counseling techniques to provide individual career counseling for students Show less



Sit 'n Sleep

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Facilities Coordinator

  • Feb 2008 - Aug 2016

  •Create the strategy for and execute facility repairs and maintenance •Strengthen employee understanding of the company’s vision, strategy, goals and values by developing consistent, effective employee communications programs that educate, inform and engage employees •Draft and deliver internal communication announcements for various policy and procedure changes using innovative, strategic and creative communication solutions •Negotiate contracts with various vendors for office… Show more •Create the strategy for and execute facility repairs and maintenance •Strengthen employee understanding of the company’s vision, strategy, goals and values by developing consistent, effective employee communications programs that educate, inform and engage employees •Draft and deliver internal communication announcements for various policy and procedure changes using innovative, strategic and creative communication solutions •Negotiate contracts with various vendors for office, janitorial and promotional supplies

• Customer Service

  • Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

  • Resolved delivery discrepancies in reference to issues with quality of the product or incomplete deliveries with the assistance of Delivery Solution Incorporations • Revised invoices from previous day(s) completed deliveries • Consulted sales staff with various order issues, i.e. order changes, customer inquires or delivery dates • Generated exchange requests for defective, warranty or comfort exchanges called in by store or customer • Updates Open Order Reports by researching… Show more • Resolved delivery discrepancies in reference to issues with quality of the product or incomplete deliveries with the assistance of Delivery Solution Incorporations • Revised invoices from previous day(s) completed deliveries • Consulted sales staff with various order issues, i.e. order changes, customer inquires or delivery dates • Generated exchange requests for defective, warranty or comfort exchanges called in by store or customer • Updates Open Order Reports by researching current status of orders through the computer, paperwork and contacting customer and/or sales person • Perform timely responses to customer complaints and follow-up when necessary to ensure complete customer satisfaction • Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion



Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Intern

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

  Greater Los Angeles Area • Support Marketing Manager on all projects: campaigns, sponsor fulfillment, promo placements, social media, etc. • Brainstorming/Creating marketing collateral along with Marketing Manager. • Filing, making phone calls, creating spreadsheets. • Attend marketing committee meeting once a month.



City of Los Angeles

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Volunteer- Social Media

  • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Watts, C.A. • Create, manage and grow presence across social media channels, including, but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn and YouTube • Research and educate self on various social platforms, channels and new initiatives in social media • Coordinate social media content development, campaigns with other communications projects and event calendar • Identify new opportunities to continually improve the social media presence to engage volunteers online and nurture them into loyal… Show more • Create, manage and grow presence across social media channels, including, but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, LinkedIn and YouTube • Research and educate self on various social platforms, channels and new initiatives in social media • Coordinate social media content development, campaigns with other communications projects and event calendar • Identify new opportunities to continually improve the social media presence to engage volunteers online and nurture them into loyal advocates • Assist with the development of social media campaigns and strategies • Develop, write and compile a library of content for social media • Work as consultant to build rapport and providing direction for social media initiative • Perform any other duties as designated by the Watts Field Deputy (15th District of Los Angeles) Show less