Jonathan Vega

Recent M.A. graduate with professional experience in educational outreach, behavioral healthcare, community engagement, and organizational coordination. Experienced in working with universities, nonprofit organizations, and multidisciplinary teams to support mentorship initiatives, operational effectiveness, and community engagement. Recognized for strong communication, leadership, and problem solving abilities in high responsibility environments.

Certified Trainer - Raising Canes - Bakersfield, CA

(2024-06)

• Trained and mentor new employees on workplace procedures, customer service, and overall efficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership in fast paced high volume team environments.
• Developed strong communication and instructional skills through hands-on employee mentorship.
• Evaluated employee performances.
• Helped maintain a collaborative and cohesive work environment.

Operations Coordinator Assistant - D & A Maintenance - Bakersfield, CA

(2025-07)

• Assisted in coordinating daily business operations for a maintenance company serving commercial and industrial dairy clients.
• Maintain professional relationships through networking and professional communication with clients, and business partners.
• Maintained and track inventory records to insure quick and efficient coordination with clients

Intern - Cesar Chavez Foundation - Bakersfield, CA

(2024-01 - 2024-05)

• Worked directly under the leadership of Andres Chavez on educational outreach and community engagement.
• Supported initiatives connected to educational access, labor history, and community advocacy
• Assist in organizing large scale events, partnerships and communications with educational and corporate organizations.
• Coordinated with major educational institutions including California State University and University of California campuses to support and maintain educational partnerships.
• Collaborated with Del Monte Foods, and Dish Network on community and outreach initiatives.

Tutor - Advancement Via Individual Determination at East Bakersfield High School - Bakersfield, CA

(2023-01 - 2023-05)

• Provided academic mentorship and tutoring support to high school students in college prep coursework
• Facilitated collaborative learning activities and encouraged student engagement in educational planning
• Engaged with students from diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds in educational planning

Mental health behaviorist - Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital - Bakersfield, CA

(2022-04 - 2022-12)

• Maintained detailed behavioral documentation and observational reports in accordance with institutional protocols
• Provided direct supervision for high-risk behavioral health patients in intensive clinical environments
• Managed crisis situations involving high-risk patients through deescalation and safety intervention techniques
• Maintained CPR certification and followed institutional emergency response protocols.
• Assisted healthcare staff in supporting therapeutic treatment environments

Masters of Arts - History, specializing in Latin American and Mexican-American history - California State University of Bakersfield (2026-05)

Bachelor of Arts - History - California State University of Bakersfield (2023-12)