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ALEJANDRO QUINTANAR

Los Gatos

Summary

Professional with experience in fostering supportive and inclusive living environments. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and event planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, with a natural ability to connect with and support diverse groups of residents.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Assistant

CHES UCSC
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided conflict mediation, peer counseling, and encourage responsible behavior for residents
  • Served as point of contact for resource referrals, resource information dissemination, and community connection
  • Demonstrated competency around aspects of identity and difference
  • Maintained privacy and objectivity when working with students
  • Uphold, enforced and educated on all housing and university policies
  • Responded to and report emergency situations and assist with emergency procedures when necessary

Student Manager

UCSC Dining
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supervised a student team in the daily operations of a high-traffic campus dining hall.
  • Oversaw new employee onboarding and training to ensure consistency and compliance with operational standards.
  • Managed training and scheduling for front-of-house cashiers, optimizing shift coverage and performance.

Associated Students of Pasadena City College

06.2018 - 06.2021
  • Oversaw a committee of students in order to plan and execute events both remotely and in person
  • Served on shared governance committee as student representative, advocating for student interests in institutional decision-makin
  • Worked collaboratively with multiple campus offices to achieve common goals.
  • Gained experience navigating institutional dynamics through work with students, faculty, and senior administrators.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
03-2025

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA
06-2021

Skills

  • Effective interpersonal communication
  • Leadership and Project management skills
  • Flexible problem-solving
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Effective time management
  • Adept in Sign Language

Timeline

Resident Assistant

CHES UCSC
01.2022 - 01.2023

Student Manager

UCSC Dining
01.2021 - 01.2023

Associated Students of Pasadena City College

06.2018 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science

University of California, Santa Cruz

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Pasadena City College
ALEJANDRO QUINTANAR