Emily Dandekar

Experience

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  Haggen/ Albtersons

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2015

  Produce Clerk
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  Old Navy

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2018

  Sales Associate/ Cash Handler
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  California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  Academic Mentor

  Worked with a group of Cal Poly students on Academic Probation and helped them find academic success through mentorship. Used teaching, advising, counseling, and facilitation skills with each student to help improve their grades and their overall experience at Cal Poly.

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  Atascadero Pet Hospital & Emergency Center

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  Client Services Representative

  Assisted clients with their experience at APH through customer service, problem solving, and compassion.

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  Cal Poly HESCA Alumni Board

  Oct 2020 - Jun 2022

  Student Representative

  Acting as the representative and liaison for the current Higher Education Counseling and Student Affairs (HECSA) students. The board focuses on connecting current HECSA students and alumni through programming and events.

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  California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  Providing support and resources to students taking time off from school and using data to identify barriers to student success. Advised over 600 students in Cal Poly's College of Science and Mathematics. Advised students on Academic Probation and facilitated conversations about personal and academic hardships.

  • Graduate Assistant Retention Specialist

    May 2021 - Jun 2022

  • Graduate Assistant Academic Advisor

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Academic Coach for the Mustang Success Center

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2021
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  Cuesta College

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Counseling Assistant

  Assists with the advisement of general students and student athletes.

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  Cal Poly College of Engineering

  May 2022 - now

  • Academic Advisor

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Retention Advisor

    May 2022 - Aug 2024