Samantha Aruiza
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Credentials
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En Voz Alta Certificate of Completion
Women's Action for New DirectionsDec, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Peace Corps Prep Program
UC Santa BarbaraAug, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Peace Corps
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Peace Corps Volunteer
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Jan 2023 - Present
Children, Youth, and Family Volunteer for Peace Corps Philippines Children, Youth, and Family Volunteer for Peace Corps Philippines
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United Way Bay Area
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advancement Coordinator
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May 2022 - Jan 2023
- Provides administrative support to the Advancement Leadership Team (Chief and VPs), scheduling meetings and calls with volunteer leaders and high-potential donors, assembling solicitation materials, preparing donor research profiles, managing the Advancement Leaders calendars, and drafting correspondence.- Proactively anticipates future needs based on the upcoming events, meetings, deadlines, and other activities.- Supports the Chief Advancement Officer in implementing new department strategies that ensure the team is operating at the highest capacity. Within their own responsibilities, proactively identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness. - Serves as a coordinator for cross-department efforts, such as the Annual Report, Spring and Fall Appeals, and other new initiatives and projects as assigned.- Performs general administrative duties for the Advancement department, including but not limited to managing department-wide calendars, answering or making telephone calls, assisting with events and correspondence- Show less
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Social Impact Fellow
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Nov 2021 - May 2022
Working towards human rights and advocacy, grant writing, donor communications, and breaking the poverty cycle in the Bay Area
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Intern Peace Corps Office of Staging and Pre-Departure
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Jun 2021 - Oct 2021
Remotely interning with the SPD office assisting with managing historical records, data collection, invitee training facilitation and design, assisting administrating team in returning volunteers to locations of service, reviewing and updating the office approaches towards inclusion, equity, and diversity, and other projects related to returning to service. Remotely interning with the SPD office assisting with managing historical records, data collection, invitee training facilitation and design, assisting administrating team in returning volunteers to locations of service, reviewing and updating the office approaches towards inclusion, equity, and diversity, and other projects related to returning to service.
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Dentons
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Research Assistant
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Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
Interned 20-24 hours per week researching law firms and generating firm profiles, researching, preparing and editing economic presentations on business and industries located in Florida, Puerto Rico, Michigan, and ASEAN countries, and collating firm-wide cultural survey response data. Interned 20-24 hours per week researching law firms and generating firm profiles, researching, preparing and editing economic presentations on business and industries located in Florida, Puerto Rico, Michigan, and ASEAN countries, and collating firm-wide cultural survey response data.
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Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success
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Higher Education
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Intern for the Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success
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Jan 2021 - Mar 2021
12 hours per week remote intern organizing upcoming fall 2021 student summit event, researching undocumented student resources, organizing stakeholder contact information, assisting in grant proposals, and emailing various stakeholders. 12 hours per week remote intern organizing upcoming fall 2021 student summit event, researching undocumented student resources, organizing stakeholder contact information, assisting in grant proposals, and emailing various stakeholders.
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UC Santa Barbara
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
I completed 10+ hours as an independent researcher for Professor Alison Brysk, Department Head of the Global Studies Department at UC Santa Barbara researching COVID-19 impacts on female essential workers. I completed 10+ hours as an independent researcher for Professor Alison Brysk, Department Head of the Global Studies Department at UC Santa Barbara researching COVID-19 impacts on female essential workers.
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Rising International
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China
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International Trade and Development
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Intern
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Oct 2020 - Jan 2021
50+ hours as a remote intern. Researched statistics and policies on welfare of marginalized groups specifically on access to healthcare and basic needs, and researched various fair trade enterprises throughout Asia for possible partnerships with Rising International. 50+ hours as a remote intern. Researched statistics and policies on welfare of marginalized groups specifically on access to healthcare and basic needs, and researched various fair trade enterprises throughout Asia for possible partnerships with Rising International.
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Kennolyn Camps
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Summer Camp Counselor
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Jun 2018 - Sep 2020
40 hours per week in the summer as a Fencing Instructor and general camp counselor. Managed up to 20 children at one time instructing and guiding fencing lessons, and leading camp activities. 40 hours per week in the summer as a Fencing Instructor and general camp counselor. Managed up to 20 children at one time instructing and guiding fencing lessons, and leading camp activities.
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Usher
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Oct 2018 - Jan 2020
12 hours per week student work study job as an usher preparing theaters and venues for performances 12 hours per week student work study job as an usher preparing theaters and venues for performances
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Education
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2017 - 2021
UC Santa Barbara
Global Studies -
2019 - 2020
Universidad de Granada
Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs -
Watsonville High School
High School Diploma
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