Experience

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  Myspace

  May 2008 - Jan 2010

  Content moderator at myspace

  •Overseing content review processes to ensure adherence to community guidelines, maintaining a stringent standard of accuracy and quality.•Participating in regular refresher training sessions to consistently implement correct policies, contributing to ongoing skill enhancement.•Demonstrating leadership in ensuring compliance with performance indicators and parameters outlined in company policies.•Reviewing, classifying, and eliminating highly sensitive user-uploaded content, aligning with company-defined parameters.•Moderating traumatic, sensitive, and potentially offensive content, ensuring a safe and respectful online environment.•Contributing trends and insights to drive improvements in overall processes, leveraging a proactive approach to enhance content moderation practices.•Maintaining up-to-date knowledge on key workflow changes, operational guidelines, policy updates, and Community Standards, enhancing adaptability to evolving requirements.•Strictly adhering to all orders, instructions, and complementary procedures associated with the role, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach. Show less

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  The center for bibliographical studies and research

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

  Assistant for the special collections & archives department

  •Assisted in digitizing and cataloging 5,000+ historical documents for the California Digital Newspaper Collection, with a specialized focus on projects like the English Short-Title Catalog and California Digital Newspaper Collection.•Conducted historical research for the English Short-Title Catalog, enhancing accessibility to rare archival materials.•Trained new employees, ensuring a 30% faster onboarding process through optimized training methods.•Supporting the preservation, processing, description, and cataloging of digital and hybrid archival materials within a dynamic research library setting. Show less

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  American conservation experience

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  Conservation crew member

  •Contributed to 10+ trail maintenance projects across California, improving public access and outdoor recreation spaces.•Collaborated with firefighters in 6-month wildfire prevention projects, reducing fire risks in vulnerable regions.•Led environmental restoration initiatives, including reforestation, invasive species removal, and water management projects to sustain local ecosystems. •Organized and promoted community projects addressing local issues, fostering active citizenship to drive solutions.•Facilitated community education initiatives as a camp host for the National Forest Service, promoting Leave No Trace principles, public land stewardship, and wilderness safety.•Collaborated with community partners to ensure safe working conditions for all team members, emphasizing safety as a top priority.•Supported wildfire mitigation efforts to enhance public safety and protect recreational spaces. Show less

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  Peace corps

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2017

  Environment sector volunteer

  •Led collaborative lesson planning sessions and co-taught science classes with 10 primary school teachers, implementing participatory teaching and hands-on learning activities for 240 students over two years.•Led environmental advocacy initiatives, establishing five school garden projects and three compost systems, engaging students in eco-brigades, sustainability, conservation efforts, and gender equity.• Instructed English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) to over 30 youth (ages 5-15) and 5 adults (ages 20-28) during my ongoing service.•Developed and managed $10,000+ in grant-funded projects, implementing grassroots sustainability, education, and environmental conservation initiatives.•Spearheaded a community health training program, empowering 25 HIV-positive youth and their guardians to become health advocates. Tasks included budgeting, purchasing supplies, scheduling meetings, delegating tasks, compiling data, and providing periodic status reports to donors over eight months. •Organized and led eight community development projects, addressing sustainability, conservation, and access to community resources.•Built partnerships with local leaders, nonprofits, and international volunteers, strengthening cross-sector collaboration in environmental and community initiatives.•Facilitated 9 two-hour teacher training sessions for 23 teachers over two months. Topics included classroom management, student-focused learning, experiments, and material preparation for 3 schools.•Collaborated with an official Peace Corps task force addressing HIV/AIDS in Nicaragua. Working alongside four host country national Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on secondary projects providing community outreach and education to the general public.•Compiled data on teacher performance, ongoing work in the country, and community needs for monthly reports. Show less

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  Planned parenthood california central coast

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Community health educator

  •Led community engagement and outreach efforts, delivering educational programs to over 200 community members in underserved areas along California's Central Coast.•Facilitated educational workshops and public engagement sessions, building relationships with community stakeholders and increasing program visibility.•Represented the organization at local and regional events, trainings, and meetings, strengthening public engagement and community partnerships.•Supervised and guided volunteers and interns, ensuring professional representation and effective support for community outreach initiatives.•Administered quality assurance activities related to education and outreach programs. This includes periodic observation of staff and the collection and review of program documentation and data. Show less

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  Los angeles lgbt center

  Dec 2018 - now

  •Oversee departmental communications, managing and responding to inquiries to ensure efficient engagement with volunteers and staff.•Conduct volunteer data and impact analysis, collaborating cross-departmentally to enhance data collection, reporting, and strategic decision-making.•Manage community service coordination for LADOT’s CAPP Program, onboarding and supporting volunteers fulfilling alternative service requirements.•Lead the department’s online presence, increasing visibility, engagement, and brand recognition through digital outreach initiatives.•Advise on multiple organizational committees, including the Center Trainer Collaborative, Center Leadership Collective (CLC) Steering Committee, and Communication Task Force, providing input on training, interdepartmental collaboration, and engagement strategies.•Develop and manage strategic partnerships with universities and external organizations to expand volunteer opportunities and community engagement.•Drive improvements in volunteer onboarding, engagement, and data management, increasing operational efficiency and accessibility.•Coordinate and lead volunteer teams of 5 to 150 individuals at center-wide events, ensuring seamless execution and engagement.•Increase accessibility by translating volunteer role descriptions into Spanish, expanding opportunities for Spanish-speaking communities.•Develop and launch a departmental social media campaign in May 2024, securing 250+ subscribers and increasing volunteer engagement and visibility.•Manage internship program development, working with HR and leadership to create structured, meaningful opportunities for workforce development.•Implement a volunteer deactivation & data management plan, streamlining IT processes, ensuring accurate records, and improving administrative efficiency. Show less •Crafted personalized education plans through client interviews, assessments, and lesson plan development; tutoring and administering action plans to meet individualized educational goals.•Designed and managed two internship programs that placed 75+ interns in experiential learning roles, strengthening career pathways for participants.•Managed comprehensive college preparation services, including counseling, applications, tours, scholarship exploration, and administrative processes. Organizing student education and study plans.•Established strategic partnerships with over 20 educational agencies, expanding resources and access to career development programs.•Facilitated community education events, coordinating field trips, guest speakers, and workshops to enhance public engagement.•Oversaw the Education Program's technology lending initiative, managing orientation, distribution, and equipment check-ins. •Led data tracking initiatives, ensuring 100% compliance with program reporting requirements and improving decision-making.•Monitored individual client and program performance, preparing comprehensive reports to showcase program and individual performance.•Collaborated on policy review committees, ensuring that programs met ethical and legal standards while remaining accessible to diverse communities.•Leveraged technology, including video conferencing and presentation software, to enhance program operations and outreach efforts. Show less •Provided career coaching and job placement support to 200+ youth within a Supported Employment model, improving their employment outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals facing systemic barriers.•Provided wrap-around support and resources in coordination with the youth's case management team.•Addressed personal and interpersonal issues using trauma-informed practices to enhance clients' employability and overall well-being.•Expanded partnerships with local businesses and workforce programs, securing 10+ new employer collaborations for youth job placement.•Managed program data tracking, monitoring youth enrollment, participation, and employment progress to support program evaluation and reporting. •Ensured accurate and timely preparation of comprehensive reports to showcase program and individual performance.•Led outreach efforts to connect underrepresented youth with public and private career opportunities, ensuring equitable access to workforce development programs.•Expanded workforce readiness workshops, increasing equitable job placements by 20% Show less

  • Volunteer Program Coordinator

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Education Program Coordinator

    Aug 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Education and Employment Specialist II

    Dec 2018 - Aug 2020