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Marcos Guzman

San Diego,CA

Summary

Compassionate Co-Lead Academic Advisor with a background in assisting students with achieving academic goals. Skilled in developing personalized counseling strategies that address individual needs and strengths. Effective communicator capable of fostering positive relationships with diverse individuals to encourage personal growth and career development. Made impactful contributions by advising the team and providing guidance to new hires to create a well-balanced team of advisors.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Lead Academic Advisor

SDSU
San Diego, CA
04.2025 - Current
  • Conducted hands-on training sessions to enhance employee performance and knowledge retention.
  • Collaborated with management to identify areas requiring training and improvement initiatives.
  • Adapted teaching methods according to the needs of individual learners or groups.
  • Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.

Academic Advisor

San Diego State University
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided ongoing support for students experiencing academic difficulties.
  • Advised students on academic policies and degree requirements for successful completion.
  • Facilitated orientation sessions to introduce new students to campus resources and services.
  • Managed caseloads strategically prioritizing tasks based on urgency and relevance while upholding policy integrity

Academic Advisor (LEAP Program)

Point Loma Nazarene University
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed personalized educational pathways for students to enhance academic performance.
  • Guided students in developing academic plans by assessing individual strengths and interests.

Education

Master of Arts - College Counseling and Career Guidance

Point Loma Nazarene University
Point Loma, CA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Policy interpretation
  • Student support services
  • Feedback delivery
  • Public speaking
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • Completion of Principles of Supervision from SDSU Center for Inclusive Excellence.

Timeline

Co-Lead Academic Advisor

SDSU
04.2025 - Current

Academic Advisor

San Diego State University
10.2022 - Current

Academic Advisor (LEAP Program)

Point Loma Nazarene University
08.2021 - 05.2022

Master of Arts - College Counseling and Career Guidance

Point Loma Nazarene University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

San Francisco State University