Dance Studio Manager/Performer/Teacher at Vivid Movement (2025-01 – Present)
- Managed daily business operations, scheduling, enrollment, and administrative process to support efficient program delivery
- Directed large-scale performances and events, coordinating logistics, marketing, vendor relationships, and stakeholder communication
- Built strategic partnerships with external organizations and implemented operational improvements that increased visibility and client engagement
Guardian Scholars Substitute Coordinator at Orange Coast College (2025-01 – 2026-06)
- Oversaw implementation of academic support services while ensuring alignment with program objectives and institutional requirements
- Designed and implemented comprehensive programming to improve student retention, engagement, and academic success
- Directed daily program operations, coordinated campus-wide initiatives, and supervised program implementation to ensure efficient service delivery
- Managed departmental operations while coordinating cross-functional collaboration among Counseling, Financial Aid, EOPS, Fiscal Services, and campus leadership
- Trained advising staff and peer leaders by delegating responsibilities, monitoring workflow, providing guidance on higher education policies, and supporting professional development
- Provided technical guidance to staff and campus partners regarding program procedures and student support resources
- Documented and provided administrative support, including intake processing, data management, and reporting
- Managed multiple program budgets, monitored expenditures, allocated funds, and ensured compliance with institutional policies and funding requirements
Higher Pathways College Persistence Counselor at Social Justice Learning Institute (2020-01 – 2025-12)
- Led implementation of the College Persistence Program, supporting scholarship administration, program operations, and student success initiatives
- Developed data-informed retention strategies that increased student persistence and supported program performance goals
- Designed and launched a Summer Bridge Program to improve college readiness and strengthen student transition
- Established strategic partnerships with employers, higher education institutions, and community organizations to expand internships, career pathways, and workforce development opportunities
- Delivered staff training to improve program implementation, service consistency, and operational effectiveness
- Coordinated cross-functional support services and community resources to improve student persistence
- Coordinated scholarship operations, monitored participant progress, and maintained accurate funding and program records
Academic & Career Service Coordinator at Social Justice Learning Institute (2020-01 – 2025-12)
- Managed participant caseloads while monitoring academic progress, documenting outcomes, and coordinating wraparound services
- Developed partnerships with K–12 schools, colleges, and community organizations to strengthen educational and workforce pathways
- Coordinated financial aid, college access, and enrollment initiatives supporting first-generation students
- Collected and analyzed program data to evaluate outcomes, support reporting requirements, and improve program performance
Title V STEM/ MESA Coordinator at Math & Sciences Division, Orange Coast College (2020-01 – 2024-12)
- Managed implementation of a federally funded Title V STEM grant supporting more than 300 students annually
- Prepared quarterly and annual grant reports evaluating recruitment, retention, persistence, and student success outcomes
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted program data to support compliance, performance measurement, and program improvement
- Collaborated with faculty, administrators, and external partners to ensure successful implementation of grant-funded initiatives
- Developed strategic partnerships with NASA, universities, employers, and nonprofit organizations to expand internships, research experiences, and STEM career pathways
- Assisted with budget monitoring, purchasing, and fiscal administration in accordance with grant requirements
- Supervised student employees while coordinating daily operations of grant-funded programming
- Maintained compliance with Title V regulations through accurate reporting, documentation, and program evaluation
Math & Science Outreach Specialist at Math & Sciences Division, Orange Coast College (2020-01 – 2024-12)
- Developed outreach and communication strategies that increased program visibility by 30%
- Designed and launched five K–16 STEM pipeline programs connecting students to higher education and workforce opportunities
- Implemented recruitment strategies that increased STEM program participation and improved student retention by 20%
- Built partnerships with schools and community organizations to strengthen educational pathways for historically underserved students
Student Service Specialist at Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), Fullerton College (2018-01 – 2020-12)
- Coordinated student support services within California's state-funded EOPS program, connecting students to academic, financial, housing, food security, and mental health resources
- Collected, tracked, and analyzed student data to prepare semester reports, monitor program outcomes, and support compliance with state reporting requirements
- Collaborated with campus departments and community partners to coordinate wraparound services that strengthened student persistence and academic success
- Maintained accurate student records and program documentation while ensuring compliance with institutional and EOPS guidelines
- Contributed to a 20% increase in student retention through proactive case management, resource coordination, and student success initiatives
Outreach/ College Coordinator at Advance! On to College, La Habra (2015-01 – 2019-12)
- Coordinated college access initiatives supporting high school students through the financial aid, college application, and enrollment process, increasing postsecondary readiness and successful college transitions
- Designed and facilitated bilingual workshops and community outreach events to improve access to higher education resources for students and families from historically underserved communities
- Built and maintained partnerships with K–12 schools, community colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations to expand educational pathways and community engagement
- Supervised and trained outreach advisors on college access policies, financial aid processes, and program procedures to ensure consistent service delivery
- Coordinated large-scale college and career exploration events connecting students with higher education institutions, scholarship opportunities, and community resources
- Expanded community partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, increasing outreach participation by 60% and strengthening access to college readiness services
Student Service Specialist at Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), Fullerton College (2015-01 – 2019-12)
- Coordinated student support services within California's state-funded EOPS program, connecting students to academic, financial, housing, food security, and mental health resources
- Collected, tracked, and analyzed student data to prepare semester reports, monitor program outcomes, and support compliance with state reporting requirements
- Collaborated with campus departments and community partners to coordinate wraparound services that strengthened student persistence and academic success
- Maintained accurate student records and program documentation while ensuring compliance with institutional and EOPS guidelines
- Contributed to a 20% increase in student retention through proactive case management, resource coordination, and student success initiatives
