Gustavo Vasquez

Experience

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  CCISCO: Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  Staff Photographer - Intern

  Staff PhotographerInternship with CCISCO

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  The Inquirer of Diablo Valley College

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2014

  Photo Cheif

  Photographing for newspaper Determining which photographs go within the school paper Editing photographsWriting, and reporting the news Part of the editorial board

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  Diablo Valley College

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Teacher Assistant

  Aiding instructor in "Photographic Exploration" class with College for Kids program at Diablo Valley College. Two 3 week sessions, consisting of students between the grades 4th to 9th grade. Students explore photography using a 35mm film SLR or point and shoot, process their own black and white film, and enlarge their negatives in a traditional wet darkroom. Students learn about the history of photography, learn about a wide range of photographers, and learn alternative processes like "Cyanotypes". Duties: Setting up, cleaning, and maintaining the wet darkroom/chemistry, Aiding and teaching children the basics of a camera and darkroom enlarger. Directing students from classroom to classroom. Show less

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  Sonoma State University

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  The managing editor is an experienced staff member who reports to the editor-in-chief and executive editor in all aspects of maintenance for the STAR staff and production of the newspaper.• Supervises the performance of all staff members of the STAR. The editor supervises and manages the flow of copy to designated section pages.• Works in conjunction with the advertising manager and adviser to assure the financial integrity of the STAR, and meets weekly with them on business matters.• The editor shall act as chief liaison officer with the campus and the community, and shall be responsible for dealing with individuals from outside the staff.• Responsible for the entire layout of the weekly newspaper, including all articles received from editors, all photos received from the photo editor, and all advertising received from the advertising manager.• Coordinate ad sales and placement with ad manager. Notify section editors so they may design around placed ads.• With the news editor, plan the front page. Decide which stories and photos to use, the top-of-the-fold story, the items in the teaser box, etc.• Answer all telephone calls and email inquiries promptly.• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with the staff and community.• Oversee production of the newspaper, ensuring that all deadlines are met.Distribution manager distributes 2000 copies of the Sonoma State STAR through the following means and including:• Distributes newspapers throughout all of Sonoma State in a timely, safe and professional matter. • Handles current subscriptions and school newspaper trades, including mailing out.• Keeping newspaper archive with most up to date issues. Show less

  • Managing Editor & Distribution Manager (Sonoma State STAR)

    Dec 2014 - May 2015

  • Assistant Photo Editor

    Aug 2014 - May 2015
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  Diablo Valley College

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Instructor of Leadership and Community Involvement

  Instructor teaching Leadership and Community Involvement for College for Kids at Diablo Valley College.  Taught Two, 3-week programs, consisting of a total of 6 courses, with a diverse group of students from all around the SF Bay Area.  Created a 3-week curriculum for students between the grades of 4th to 9th grade, centered around relational leadership and creating positive social change.  Brought in special speakers about community organizing, and how important it is to create social change. Show less

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  Sonoma State University

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

   Mentored, advised, and set boundaries for a diverse group of students in the residential community Responded to emergencies, mediated conflicts, provided referrals, upheld standards & policies and built respectful and caring communities Planned and implemented social and educational programs, performed on-call and desk services duties, prepared incident reports and oversaw 50 to 60 students in the community Planned and implemented staff meetings, team development and staff bonding activities Provided support for residents of Claret in Verdot Village from August 2015 to May 2015, support for Tuscany and Beaujolais Village during Spring break and support for summer residents in Beaujolais from May 2016 to August 2016. Show less Assist in everyday tasks including: • Coordinating with auxiliary staff and professors of digital and wet labs• Mentoring and assisting students in digital lab, along with traditional wet lab• Cleaning and organizing photography lab, studios, and associated spaces• Plan and aid photographing of department, staff, and faculty • Create promotional material for department • Keep inventory of photographic equipment and chemistry • Replenish chemistry in darkrooms, along with disposing of chemistry properly • Keep track of ink jet printer inks, and replace when necessary Show less

  • Community Service Advisor

    Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  • Title IX intern

    Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Student Assistant- Photographic Lab Technician

    Aug 2015 - May 2016
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  AmeriCorps VISTA

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Americorps Vista at Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County and Sonoma State University

  AmeriCorps VISTA at Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County and at Sonoma State's Center for Community Engagement. The liaison between the university and Community Action Partnership of Sonoma County, helping coordinate student volunteer efforts to help CAP's mission of helping low-income families achieve economic and social stability. Currently managing and supervising all volunteer programming at the agency, building databases, updating volunteer processes, expanding volunteer infrastructure and creating new partnerships. Show less

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  Sonoma State University

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2018

  Administrative Coordinator

  Temporary 6-month Interim Administrative Coordinator at Sonoma State University, under the office of the Provost. Assigned to the Center for Community Engagement and the Faculty Center. Faculty Center & Center for Community Engagement:•Coordinate and manage front desk student assistants, including: Scheduling, special assignments & projects. (This includes supervising the 4 AmeriCorps VISTA members at Sonoma State University) •Coordinate day-to-day operation of the Faculty Center, including: Ordering supplies, managing ticket system, answering phone calls, answering emails, scheduling meeting room. •Assist faculty with Moodle LMS and troubleshooting •Create and Manage Learning Management System website through Drupal CMS•Plan, coordinate and execute events and projects •Reserve spaces for various events on campus and order food •Manage social media outlets •Create outreach material for various events and projects •Manage special consultant forms and stipend paperwork for faculty working on various projects from Sonoma State University and the Chancellors Office•Manage and assist with general paperwork associated with travel, purchases and more for staff •Support Faculty Center LMS consultants with various special projects •Assist with photography and graphic design Show less

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  Sonoma County Regional Parks

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2021

  Under the supervision of the manager of the Community Engagement division at Sonoma County Regional Parks, • Assist with the program Youth Exploring Sonoma County Coasts (YES Coast), including: Outdoor education, facilitation of programming, supervision and holistic development of youth to encourage the pursuit of careers protecting the environment, coast and wildlife.• Facilitating education involving art and photography, incorporating photography curriculum with program. • Photography and documentation of YES Coast program and of other SCRP projects. •Assist with Andy's Unity Park Project and work as a liaison between community leaders and agency. •Run programming throughout various Sonoma County Regional Parks and California State Parks. • Document various events and agency with photography and video. • Assist with creating various outreach material from print to videos. Show less

  • Park Program Asst.

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Asst. Program Coordinator

    Nov 2017 - Aug 2018
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  Conservation Corps North Bay

  Feb 2020 - Nov 2020

  Natural Resources Crew Supervisor

  The Natural Resource Crew Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of supervision for a crew of 8-12 young adults and will lead the crew in successfully completing natural resource projects, including habitat restoration, fire fuel reduction, creek maintenance and restoration, and trail building.Corpsmember Supervision:• Facilitate personal and professional development• Support educational goals• Provide training; including tool use, teamwork, leadership skills, work place communication• Develop proper work habits• Provide quarterly evaluations• Take action to resolve inappropriate behavior and personnel issues• Document performance and learning accomplishments• Ensure that all safety procedures are followedProject Management:• Conduct projects in a safe manner• Produce a level of productivity and quality that meets the expectations of CCNB and the client• Provide project specific training• Ensure that all equipment is properly cared for• Track work hours on a daily basis• Document project accomplishments Show less

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  Open Door Community Health Centers

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

  Latino Health Coordinator (Promotor)
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  Tolowa Dee-Ni' Nation

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

  Tribal Resources Field Specialist
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  Smith River Alliance

  Nov 2021 - Jan 2023

  Program Associate

  Provide support across the entire organization; including: communications, fundraising and events, special programs and administration. Managing WordPress accounts, assisting with operations of online reservation system, creating graphics and content, troubleshooting website problems and errors, maintaining image library, prepare press releases, create and plan content for various social media platforms. The position includes administering and managing a California Costal Conservancy WhaleTail grant for 2021-2022.Other duties and tasks include: Fundraising and managing mailing lists on LittleGreenLight, coordinating and organizing community events and volunteer events at both Rock Creek Ranch and with the United States Forest Service, including California State Parks, National Park Service and California Fish & Wildlife. Create videos and take photographs of events and to create future marketing materials. Use ArcGIS (Geographic Information Systems) to create maps for the purchasing of parcels in Pacific Shores and areas adjacent and/or significant in support of fish habitats and the Smith River National Recreation Area. Show less

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  College of the Redwoods

  Jan 2023 - now

  Learning Technology Specialist

  Provides technical and instructional support for campus learning environments including multimedia systems, computer labs, and Learning Resource Center services. Provides customer service in the Learning Resource Center ranging from organization of materials to circulation, basic reference and document search. Schedules the use of multimedia equipment and meeting rooms, auditoriums, outdoors, and other venues. Provides training and technical support to faculty and staff on the operation and use of instructional technology and multimedia systems and equipment. Show less