Gary Garcia

Experience

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  SCV WorkSource Center

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2014

  Served as a liaison between applicants and potential employers by reviewing application materials to determine candidate eligibility and providing recommendations for hiring. Responsibilities included conducting in-depth interviews, critiquing resumes, enrolling eligible participants into the WIA program, providing job referrals, leading workshops, following-up with clients, and providing information on agency and partner programs. This included job matching along with assessing clients' job skills, interests, work values, work history and education levels to determine their employability. Created and managed social media marketing for the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center and posted events and information on Facebook, Twitter, Craigslist, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Show less

  • Employment Specialist & Case Manager

    Jul 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Career Technical Education Associate I - e2e Classroom Presenter

    Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  • Library Assistant

    Aug 2007 - Jul 2012
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  US Census Bureau

  Mar 2010 - Jul 2010

  Enumerator, 2010 Non-Response Follow-Up Project

  Followed strict guidelines regarding collection methods and adhered to all confidentiality laws. Worked independently to determine most effective way to obtain interviews with residents. Selected by the Field Supervisor to work with complicated cases and target unresponsive residents for interview.

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  Ventura County Homeless & Housing Coalition

  Aug 2010 - Jun 2011

  Research Intern

  Constructed survey questions to be administered to the county's homeless population, input survey data results into excel, and analyzed data with statistical processing software. A large portion of the project included qualitative interviews with providers of services for the homeless to assess their needs. Researched and identified prominent issues that affect the homeless population and reported results during a formal presentation given to community leaders and professionals in the educational field. Show less

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  Law Offices of Galindo and Fox

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  Legal Assistant

  Provided clerical support, handled time-sensitive incoming and outgoing calls, managed employee calendars, scheduled appointments, responded to e-mail, organized files, and maintained a customer database. Exhibited a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with clients and staff. Ensured that goals and tasks were completed in a timely manner. Gathered and created copies of materials and evidence in preparation for trials and critical meetings.

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  California State University, Long Beach

  May 2014 - Nov 2015

  [Financial Management Operations]Served as Administrative Support Coordinator for the office of Financial Management. FM is campus wide department that oversees: Parking, Student Financial Services, Shipping/Receiving, Foundation, Cashier's Office. Performed purchase orders in excess of $70,000 using Oracle in addition to completing regular office purchasing through the Staples and Officemax business systems. Coordinated and promoted department events while working with contracts for caterers, venues, and vendors. Supported high-level college administrators and dealt regularly with FM's various offices and personnel. Managed calendars for multiple administrators and coordinated meetings using MS Outlook. Compiled data and created reports to be used in board and committee meetings. Reconciled office budget using the data warehouse system. Show less As Internship Coordinator, I worked to coordinate and develop new internship opportunities for all students in CSU Long Beach’s College of Business Administration. This involved meeting with CEOs, Human Resource Directors, and business owners in the greater Los Angeles area. Additionally, I worked directly with students to develop resumes, cover letters, and effective job and internship search techniques. The College of Business Administration offers students a variety of business emphases including; Accounting, Finance, Human Resources Management, Operation/Supply Chain Management, International Business, and Legal Studies in Business. Show less

  • Administrative Support Coordinator II

    May 2015 - Nov 2015

  • Internship Coordinator

    May 2014 - May 2015
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  College of the Canyons

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2023

  Adjunct Faculty

  Adjunct faculty in the Sociology department. Course(s): Introduction to Sociology, Self and Society (Distance Learning), Social Problems.

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  California State University-Channel Islands

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2023

  Part-time Lecturer for the Sociology Department teaching in-person, distance education, and live online courses. Course(s) Taught: Social Problems (traditional and service-learning formats), Race and Ethnicity.

  • Lecturer

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2023

  • Coordinator of Retention Initiatives and Summer Programs

    Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Career Development Specialist

    Feb 2017 - Jun 2019
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  Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2017

  Adjunct Faculty

  Adjunct Faculty - School of Arts and Sciences.Course(s) Taught/Scheduled: Social Research Methods (Hybrid)

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  Ventura County Community College District

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2023

  Adjunct Faculty

  Adjunct faculty in the department of Sociology at Moorpark and Ventura College.Course(s) Taught/In-Progress: Race and Ethnic Group Relations (Distance Learning), Social Problems (Distance Learning), Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Sociology (Dual Enrollment).

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  California Lutheran University

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2023

  Adjunct Faculty

  Courses taught/In Progress: Introduction to Sociology (SOC 101), Methods of Research and Statistics (CRIM 412).

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  Learn4Life Network

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2023

  College and Career Coordinator

  Leadership position coordinating College and Career programming for the Ventura County Region. In my role, some key duties were: Creating and managing a successful dual enrollment program.Working with external partners to create professional development and career opportunities for students. Establishing Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with local community college districts. Coordinating career technical education (CTE) pathways and enrollment. Creating career exploration experiences and field trips for students in a variety of industries. Serving as liaison to local employers, related public service agencies, and educational institutions.Coordinating organizational involvement with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).Developing training materials related to job readiness, job placement, and work requirement experiences.School Campuses Included: Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Camarillo, and Simi Valley. Show less

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  Ventura College

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

  Workforce Development

  As a Placement Project Specialist (Job Developer), I was responsible for:Creating employment opportunities for students in general and Career Education pathways. Providing career advising to students on resumes, cover letters, and all aspects of job searching and preparation. Coordinating student placement in employment opportunities with local small, medium, and large businesses. Developing and implementing employer and student engagement plan for the college’s Career Education programs.Collaborating with faculty, deans, and department chairs to organize employer classroom visits. Conducting specialized student workshops for job readiness, resume writing, and job searching techniques.Networking with employers and organizations within Ventura County to promote Ventura College students and programs. Show less

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  West Hills College Lemoore

  Feb 2024 - now

  Adjunct Faculty

  Teaching College Success (STUDEV 001) and Career Exploration (STUDEV 003).

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  Moorpark College

  Jun 2024 - now

  Student Success and Support Specialist II

  As part of the Counseling department, I provide comprehensive and seamless support to students both virtually and in-person. My responsibilities include assistance in managing the counseling text line to address student inquiries, as well as assisting students with registration, applications, and various other concerns.

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  Ventura County Office of Education

  Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

  Instructional Trainer

  Developing and delivering college and career readiness programming for the Migrant Education program.