Christene Joy Gonzales

Experience

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  UCSD Medical Center

  Jul 2006 - May 2009

  Hospital Lab Technician

  - Performed extensive administrative and data entry duties to manage calls, medical files, and transfusion records- Completed bookkeeping tasks, ordered products, and accounted for blood bank supplies from medical companies- Organized and revised department's standard operating procedures (SOPs) in detail prior to annual inspection- Processed, thawed, accessioned, and stored multiple blood products before given tot he respective recipients- Welcomed couriers and visitors upon entering the laboratory to maintain great customer service Show less

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  Palomar Pomerado Health

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

  Clinical Care Extender Intern

  - Liaison between patients and hospital staff by being an invaluable resource to the healthcare provider and ones in need- Provided close patient care alongside nurses, doctors, physicians, and medical staff in the Medical/Surgical, Intensive Care Unit, and Labor and Delivery Departments

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  Independent Company

  Oct 2010 - Jun 2011

  Home Care Helper

  - Provided personal care and close attention to elder gout, diabetic, and stroke patients to maintain essential daily needs- Outreached to patients to fulfill and enhance emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical wellness with various activities

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  Literacy Initiatives International Foundation

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  Administrative Assistant

  - Worked alongside main event coordinator to push for the first Filipino American International Book Festival in SF- Trained to regularly maintain the website to organize event archives, sponsors, authors, exhibitors, & volunteers- Primary contact & secretary between event coordinator, festival director, steering committee, & festival participants- Outreached to high school & university organizations to promote Filipino American literature & to recruit volunteers

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  College Track, Oakland & San Francisco

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2014

  "On-Track" Instructor and Case Manager, Cyber High Instructor & Academic Tutor

  Cyber High Instructor: - Led online credit recovery classes for at-risk high school students specifically in English, history, and biology- Facilitated collaboration skills in the computer lab classroom to develop self-advocating students- Recognized and strategized SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound) goalsFocus Group, Study Skills Instructor: - Collaborated with the Academic Resource Specialist weekly to create creative lesson plans for students- Taught underachieving students to promote better study habits, time management, and goal setting skills- Troubleshot areas of growth for each student by assessing their behavior, habits, and support systems- Referred students to appropriate resources for a more direct and focused directionCase Manager: - Motivated underserved high school students one-to-one to reach realistic academic and personal goals - Prepared students for Student Led Parent Conferences at the end of grading periods via semester reflection- Communicated with students’ teachers to incorporate a more nurturing and solid learning relationship- Exposed students to diverse community, international, STEM, and cultural youth programsAcademic Tutor: - Tutored college-bound high school students one-to-one to enhance their skills in various subjects- Organized several study skill resources and study guides focused on life science, biology, chemistry, and physics Show less

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  Kitcho Japanese Restaurant

  Jun 2012 - Apr 2013

  Assistant Manager

  - Developed innovative & creative marketing strategies for increased restaurant revenue especially in an overly populated Japanese restaurant community- Helped create overall presentation of the house with music playlists, ambiance, & interior decoration- Oversaw employees from front of house & back of house during lunch & dinner service- Provided superior customer/guest service by promptly greeting guests, taking orders, & catering to their requests- Organized & filed paperwork & replenished stock & supplies- Handled opening & closing procedures by recording the finances for the day Show less

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  IGoRoots Productions

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2013

  Event Coordinator

  - Created communication lines between musical gurus, talent agencies, and professional artists for iGoRoots’ artists to be part of the art and music community- Bridged communities together by researching and networking with local organizations - Reached out to music show venues ranging from independent coffee shops to prominent music lounges and bars

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  Level Playing Field Institute

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  SMASH (Summer Math & Science Honors) Academy Residential Advisor

  - Advised six female high school scholars in a university dorm for an intensive five-week STEM summer camp- Created an RA workshop focused on time management which was presented for a seventy person class- Elected as RA Liaison via student cabinet, residential director, and site director to facilitate council meetings- Planned a plethora of daily RA activities such as morning workouts, basketball, board games, poetry, etc.- Supported a dynamic team of ten residential staff members by constantly strategizing and troubleshooting Show less

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  Academy of Art University

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

  Leveraged strong organizational, collaborative, interpersonal, counseling and case management skills to ensure a positive open learning experience for at-risk students. - Taught weekly 3 hour classes to ~20 students on academic probation through success-based methodology courses on time/project management, communication, professional etiquette, networking skills, and health and well-being awareness - Developed and implemented a curriculum that acknowledges and incorporates the educational, economic, and social diversity of the student population, adapting coursework to modernize content and leverage current events Show less Provided counseling practices and recommended effective solutions to university art and design students through individual meetings and small group sessions to address their specific academic, professional, and personal needs. - Worked through a multi-dimensional lens to evaluate educational, cultural, and social programs to reflect the needs of a diverse student population that include international students, veterans, and students of all ages- Executed leadership programs for student orientation leaders and peer mentors, orchestrating recruitment, training, and supervision of 3 department work-study students and ~15 campus leaders Show less

  • Campus Life Associate

    Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

  • Academic Success Instructor

    Sept 2014 - Feb 2017

  • Academy Resource Center, Academic Coach/Leadership Coordinator

    Mar 2014 - Feb 2017
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  CorePower Yoga

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2019

  Taught a high energy yoga class 3 times a week that includes a yoga sequence combined with free weights, cardio, and strength training moves at multiple South Bay CorePower Yoga studios.- Curated fun, varied playlists and yoga sequences to engage regular students and entice new members Provided excellent customer service by promptly responding to student needs and concerns, and connecting students with the appropriate studio staff who can resolved the issue at hand.- Maintained the CorePower Yoga experience by being welcoming and beautifying the studio’s facilities

  • Yoga Sculpt Instructor

    Jun 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Studio Experience Team

    Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
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  IMentor

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2021

  Manages a high-quality and consistent 12th grade pair experience that leads to 100+ strong pair relationships, development of post-secondary plans, and enrollment in the Post-secondary Success Program through monthly events and weekly lessons- Leads and supervises 12th grade team towards long term outcomes through coaching, managing performance, delivering timely feedback/reinforcement, and supporting professional development exploration- Partner with school key stakeholders to bring awareness to program initiatives, student progress on post-secondary plans, and mentor/mentee highlights - Demonstrates setting realistic expectations and processes while leading with authenticity, self-awareness, and mindfulness to navigate the ambivalent waters of a virtual environment and continue to drive culture and inclusion across teams Show less Supported ~90 differentiated pairs of high school senior mentees and their mentors focused on strengthening pair relationships and providing next steps towards student’s desired post-secondary pathway goals.- Provided real-time feedback on strengths and gaps of growth to support programmatic, curricular, and relationship outcomes and strength-based/asset-based solutions- Led partnership school team on communicating facility usage to school administrators and building deeper relationships with school staff to champion and mobilize the program- Liaised between Bay Area Team and the National Leadership Team through a selective process to represent the region as a Program Manager to share regional updates and learn about upcoming national goals and directives Show less Matched high school juniors with college educated adults by reviewing 100+ mentor and mentee applications to create pairs based on a combination of factors such as calculated strength of match, student interactions, and mentor screening notes. - Led weekly high quality and differentiated class sessions to a cohort size of 80 high school juniors through a curriculum focused on building understanding on the importance of relationships and realize post-secondary goals - Organized and facilitated evening large scale events for 175 mentor-mentee pairs twice a month to ensure pairs exchanged deep and meaningful correspondence - Focused on individualized coaching for mentors to better support and build relationships with their mentees- Executed quarterly communication with mentors to gain insight on pair’s relationship health and documented meticulous and high-quality support notes for individual students and mentors Show less

  • Partner Programs Consultant/Partnership Manager

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Associate Director of Program, Bay Area

    Jul 2019 - Aug 2021

  • Senior Program Manager, College Success Bay Area

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Program Manager, College Success, Bay Area

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
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  Fitness 19 Gyms

  Sept 2021 - now

  Yoga Instructor

  - Teaches weekly Yin Yoga, Gentle Yoga, and Yoga & Pilates classes

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  Nicole Cruz Coaching

  Jan 2022 - now

  Living Bravely Coach

  - Holds space as the Support Coach for "The First's Collective"- Supported and coached cohorts 8 and 10 of "Living Bravely"

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  Lead with JOY, LLC

  May 2022 - now

  Chief Equanimous Officer (CEO)

  - Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach- Holistic Yoga Instructor- Compassionate Space Holder- Mentorship Consultant

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  Gilead Sciences

  Aug 2023 - now

  Yoga Instructor

  - Teaches weekly Breathwork and Slow Flow classes

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  IMentor

  Aug 2023 - Jan 2024

  Partner Programs Consultant/Partnership Manager
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  Morgan Hill Yoga Collective

  May 2024 - now

  Yoga Instructor

  - Teaches weekly Vinyasa Sculpt classes