Experience

LA Sanitation & Environment

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  • Supervised a group of Environmental Compliance Inspectors engaged in inspecting and performing various tasks in or around homeless encampments located in public areas of the City of Los Angeles.• Oversaw remediation efforts during spills, illicit discharges, and abandoned chemical waste and performed hazardous materials categorization of abandoned chemicals and materials.• Prepared and reviewed reports and other documents associated with inspections and enforcement cases that could be potentially used in court cases.• Interacted, met, and contacted the general public which includes transients, residents, visitors, business operators and their representatives, other governmental regulatory agencies, city officials, and other city agencies.• Ensured that Environmental Compliance Inspectors use proper personal protective equipment and follow safety and training requirements. Show less

• Environmental Compliance Inspector

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2020

  • Conducted comprehensive address field inspections, collecting data for the city-wide exclusive franchise system for municipal solid waste collection and handling. • Created a knowledge base of training materials and resources to keep informed of pertinent information and development in areas such as the Zero Waste LA Franchise System and local regulations across all inspection groups.



REACH Strategies

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Built awareness, action and demand for plug-in electric vehicles in order to reduce GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions. • Produced nationwide EV test drive events attended by many people at workplace settings, urban areas and local neighborhoods. • Streamlined contact, systems, and social media management and overall support. • Built awareness, action and demand for plug-in electric vehicles in order to reduce GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions. • Produced nationwide EV test drive events attended by many people at workplace settings, urban areas and local neighborhoods. • Streamlined contact, systems, and social media management and overall support.



American Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Heating

• San Leandro, CA

• Intern

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2014

  • Streamlined sheet metal products fabrication, increasing productivity by 50%. • Improved safety and efficiency by maintaining a clean and safe working environment in the shop • Streamlined sheet metal products fabrication, increasing productivity by 50%. • Improved safety and efficiency by maintaining a clean and safe working environment in the shop



UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Sep 2014

  •Research assistant for Luskin Center for Innovation project studying the effects of transportation-oriented pollution and urban design. •Responsible for all levels of data entry quality control/quality assurance. •Analyzed and troubleshooted equipment and process issues. Presented findings and made recommendations to project manager. •Increased research productivity through effectively training 5+ new employees over 9 months. •Research assistant for Luskin Center for Innovation project studying the effects of transportation-oriented pollution and urban design. •Responsible for all levels of data entry quality control/quality assurance. •Analyzed and troubleshooted equipment and process issues. Presented findings and made recommendations to project manager. •Increased research productivity through effectively training 5+ new employees over 9 months.



UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • May 2014 - Jun 2014

  •Research assistant for Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences project studying the effects of transit-oriented developments on air pollution. •Conducted field sampling using video cameras and air monitoring equipment. •Counted passing vehicles using video cameras. •Operated portable air quality monitors. •Research assistant for Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences project studying the effects of transit-oriented developments on air pollution. •Conducted field sampling using video cameras and air monitoring equipment. •Counted passing vehicles using video cameras. •Operated portable air quality monitors.



UCLA College Library Instructional Computing Commons

• Los Angeles, CA

• IT Helpdesk Specialist

  • Nov 2011 - Dec 2013

  IT HELPDESK SPECIALIST (June 2013 - December 2013) •Promptly responded to over 20 inquiries and service requests per day by phone, email, and in person. •Performed quarterly software and hardware installations and updates on 400+ library laptops and desktop computers. •Organized ticket assignments to efficiently provide troubleshooting and support for Windows and Mac software and hardware. •Deployed laptops, computers, and equipment for staff and student use campus-wide. YOUNG RESEARCH LIBRARY SPECIALIST (April 2012 - June 2013) •Accelerated electronic lab and classroom setup, laptop and equipment rentals, and room reservations, which increased productivity by 25%. •Supervised a team of consultants on shift and ensured proper lab opening and closing. CONSULTANT (March 2012 - April 2012) TRAINEE CONSULTANT (November 2011 - February 2012) •Oversaw laptop rentals and electronic rentals within the UCLA libraries and students. •Assisted UCLA staff and faculty in setting up classrooms that required special instructions and programs. •Attended to computing and technological requests by the libraries within UCLA. •Provided exceptional customer service to lab patrons, including UCLA staff, faculty, and students. •Assisted customers in a timely and effective manner in a fast pace environment. Show less



UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  •Assisted project manager with transportation-related pollution and urban design research. •Coded video footage to characterize traffic flows and vehicle composition through major intersections in Los Angeles. •Identified vehicle fleet in traffic flows based on make, model, and year. •Assisted project manager with transportation-related pollution and urban design research. •Coded video footage to characterize traffic flows and vehicle composition through major intersections in Los Angeles. •Identified vehicle fleet in traffic flows based on make, model, and year.



UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Activity Leader

  • Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

  •Chaperoned weekday morning and/or afternoon activities and one full-day weekend activity. •Supervised and was responsible for the safety of 10-15 students in assigned group. •Communicated with International Group Leader to keep students organized. •Supervised student’s safety and behavior while traveling to off-campus excursions. •Reinforced English Only Policy. •Adhered to activity schedules given and was responsible to reinforce, support, and follow the policies, values, rules and regulations of EC. Show less



UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Housing Tour Guide

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

  •Provided both daily and scheduled on-campus housing tours. •Relayed college dormitory experiences to incoming students, including responding to and resolving parent questions and concerns. •Provided both daily and scheduled on-campus housing tours. •Relayed college dormitory experiences to incoming students, including responding to and resolving parent questions and concerns.