Andrew Zapala

Marketing and vocational training professional with over 8 years of experience, adept at event promotion and special education. Demonstrates strong skills in managing developmental disability programs, enhancing productivity through creative training methods, and driving customer engagement with dynamic marketing strategies. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and leveraging business development skills for impactful community engagement.

CARETAKER - Renewable Farms - Aliso Viejo, CA

(2024-07)

• Lead vocational workshops in agriculture for individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering skill development in landscaping and tool usage
• Implement creative training methods to enhance time management skills, resulting in improved productivity and independence for program participants
• Partner with agricultural experts to design comprehensive curricula, ensuring relevance and practical application of skills taught
• Meticulously plan and execute safety protocols for tool use, maintaining a secure learning environment while promoting hands-on experience

PROMOTER/MARKETING ASSISTANT - The Delirium Project - San Diego, CA

(2023-09)

• Assist in the promotion of events via social media marketing and flyer distribution in order to form a cohesive public relations strategy
• Inform potential customers by describing the details of events including what we offer, our location, as well as time and date, either by spoken word or via social media
• Spearhead event promotion through dynamic social media campaigns and targeted flyer distribution, amplifying brand visibility and audience engagement.
• Orchestrate seamless artist logistics, managing hotel bookings, flight arrangements, and transportation services with meticulous attention to detail.
• Drive ticket sales through effective customer communication, providing comprehensive event information and securing revenue at on-site sales booths.

JOB COACH - New Vista Career Academy - Laguna Hills, CA

(2023-06 - 2024-06)

• Assist individuals with disabilities learn vocational skills and land work opportunities
• Collect data from individuals in an office or community setting, relating to behavior and vocational skills

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR - Newport-Mesa Unified School District - Costa Mesa, CA

(2022-10 - 2023-06)

SALES DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE - Improvado - Remote

(2022-05 - 2022-07)

• Generating and qualifying new leads.
• Developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Meeting and exceeding sales goals.
• Negotiating contracts.
• Promoting products and services.
• Delivering quality customer service.
• Communicating with all levels of the organization.

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR - Newport Mesa Unified School District - Costa Mesa, CA

(2021-09 - 2022-05)

• Provide instructional support and intensive behavioral instructional assistance to identified special education students who have autism or a related disorder and have been assigned to a designated mild, moderate, moderate severe or Early Childhood special education instructional program.
• Assist children with special education and social adjustment needs in classrooms and other settings.
• Assist instructor in data tracking and entry.
• Follow documented therapy plans for intensive behavioral treatment.
• Provide one-on-one assistance with students exhibiting aggressive behaviors.

JOB COACH - OC Bridges - San Juan Capistrano, CA

(2019-06 - 2021-04)

• Provide individualized services to adults with developmental disabilities 22 years of age or older who are granted services through Regional Center of Orange County.
• Serve individuals who are presently experiencing barriers to reaching fulfillment in their life.
• Support individuals in a 1:1, 1:2, and 1:3 staff to participant ratio as determined by the individual’s needs.
• Record data and chart objectives according to service plans.
• Provide meal prep & daily living skills training
• Provide consumers with self-care assistance and hygiene training.
• Provide transportation for consumers to community-integrated local work sites.

LUMBER SALES ASSOCIATE - Home Depot - Laguna Niguel, CA

(2017-12 - 2018-12)

• Ensure efficient and accurate loading and unloading of all transactions related to lumbering.
• Demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with team members, customers, and management very consistently.
• Develop sales leads via both home improvement customers and contractors.
• Maintain great customer service per company standards.
• Organize racks in a very clean and orderly manner and maintain the appearance of the yard.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT - Saddleback College (2018-08 - 2021-05)