Vanessa Tafreshi

Experience

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  University of California, Riverside - A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

  IT Technician Assistant

  Responsibilities included: diagnosing computer problems, monitoring computer processing systems, installing software and performance tests on computer equipment and programs. Setting up computer equipment, performing lab maintenance, and printer repairs.Needed to have a broad understanding of hardware and software, operating systems, and a familiarity with electronic equipment, Internet applications and security. Frequently worked with other departments, and was able to take part in a multitude of internal operations. Assisted with the coordination of networking events, information sessions, conferences, and orientations.Required strong communication skills; this position had frequent interaction with a diversity of clients. Show less

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  University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2020

  Support students with academic, personal development, and leadership development with the goal of enabling students with successful degree completion and preparation for professional pursuits. Develop student insight with respect to skills required to obtain internships and advise as to academic, personal and leadership opportunities in support of skill development. Collaborate with colleagues to continuously review and develop the program. Position requires a strong commitment to customer service and teamwork, interpersonal skills to communicate and support a diverse group of individuals in and outside of the university, and demonstrated knowledge of academic, personal and leadership development principles and theories, with proven ability to apply them in advising students. Show less Support students with academic, personal development, and leadership development with the goal of enabling students with successful degree completion and preparation for professional pursuits. Develop student insight with respect to skills required to obtain internships and advise as to academic, personal and leadership opportunities in support of skill development. Collaborate with colleagues to continuously review and develop the program. Position requires a strong commitment to customer service and teamwork, interpersonal skills to communicate and support a diverse group of individuals in and outside of the university, and demonstrated knowledge of academic, personal and leadership development principles and theories, with proven ability to apply them in advising students. Show less

  • Program Advisor, Specialty Masters Programs

    May 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Program Advisor, Fully Employed MBA

    Sept 2017 - Jun 2018
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  GRADUATE BUSINESS STUDENT SERVICES ASSOCIATION

  Nov 2017 - Oct 2020

  An organization that serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information, and addressing issues unique to the needs of graduate business student service professionals.GBSSA supports cooperative student services efforts among the colleges and universities of its members, advocates the integration of student services into the overall mission of member institutions, and provides professional development opportunities for its members.The philosophy of GBSSA is to encourage its members to improve themselves, their schools, their students, and their industry. Show less An organization that serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and information, and addressing issues unique to the needs of graduate business student service professionals.GBSSA supports cooperative student services efforts among the colleges and universities of its members, advocates the integration of student services into the overall mission of member institutions, and provides professional development opportunities for its members.The philosophy of GBSSA is to encourage its members to improve themselves, their schools, their students, and their industry. Show less

  • Executive Chair

    Nov 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Vice Chair

    Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
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  UC Irvine Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

  Graduate Counselor of Professional Programs

  Advise prospective and current students on academic degree requirements. Reviews and evaluates academic backgrounds, transcripts, etc. for eligibility to self-supporting graduate programsConduct regular counseling sessions, track completion plans and document progress. Keeps faculty and Program Directors apprised of the progress of studentsEvaluates transcripts and portfolios, computes GPA’s, makes recommendations to admissions committees, and processes ACR’s. Determines and evaluates documents necessary for incoming foreign students.Coordinates orientation, creates workshops, assists with town hall meetings, leads information sessions, designs surveys, organizes award banquets and facilitates commencement Show less

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  UC Irvine Samueli School of Engineering

  Jun 2022 - now

  Events Manager

  Manages events on behalf of the UCI Samueli School of Engineering. Directs the events and the activities, responsible for long-range planning and budget preparation. Develops event announcements, as well as manages the School’s contact database.Events include but are not limited to student design review showcases, academic and international expositions and symposiums, faculty conferences, VIP receptions, staff and faculty recognition. Size of attendance to exceed several hundred to 1,000 plus.Involves the planning and organizing of event activities, including managing logistics such as facilities, tickets, audience management activities, concessionaires, caterers, and vendors. Facilitation of communication and services with speakers, facility maintenance staff as well as provides technical support of these activities. Show less