Carissa Danielle Torres
El Paso,TX
Summary
Recent graduate with an academic background and work history rooted in communications, community outreach, and social justice. Self-motivated employee with strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Occidental College - The Office of the Oxy Fund, Telefund
Los Angeles, California
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Manager responsible for training, coaching, and overseeing the progress of student callers.
- Facilitated the recruitment and onboarding of 15+ employees.
- Meticulously tracked the fundraising goals of the program as well as the individual marks of employees under my direct supervision.
Telefund Fundraising Caller
Occidental College - The Office of the Oxy Fund, Telefund
Los Angeles, California
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Facilitated and maintained relations between alumni, parents, and friends of Occidental College.
- Trained in financial cybersecurity and point of sale systems.
- Fundraised by way of phone banking for Occidental College and the athletic, academic, and extracurricular initiatives it supports.
Director of Restorative Practices Search Commitee
Occidental College
Los Angeles, California
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Worked directly with the Dean of Students office staff to screen applicant materials.
- Attended virtual interviews and in-person campus visits for advancing candidates.
- Utilized a restorative justice and restorative practice-centered lens to screen candidates for this position.
Dean of Students Summer Office Assistant
Occidental College
Los Angeles, California
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided the Dean of Students office with front desk coverage (welcome visitors, answer phones, take messages, assist students with requests, and route information to the appropriate person/department, etc.)
- Assisted in covering the Dean of Students Team Office Hours
New Voters Project Intern
California Public Interest Research Group Students (CALPIRG Students)
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Served as the Occidental College CALPIRG Chapter President and worked with statewide CALPIRG organizers on a expansion project to establish the chapter at Occidental College.
Campaign Fellow
George Gascón for Los Angeles District Attorney
Los Angeles, California
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Tracked and registered financial contributions to both the Gascón for LA DA campaign as well as contributions to the campaign of the opponent.
- Summarized the happenings of the campaign by writing press releases on behalf of the campaign. .
- Assisted with the organization of bilingual phone and text banks in collaboration with the Working Families Party of California.
Business Development Intern
Costs Beyond Tuition
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Conducted grant research relevant for this 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and completed over 20 grant applications.
- Designed digital content and maintained virtual engagement with followers on social media platforms expanding the outreach of the organization.
- Reported directly to the founder of the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and World Affairs -
Occidental College
05.2023
Skills
- Exceptional time management and punctuality
- Self-motivated when working independently and collaborative when working with others
- Creative problem-solving skills that allow for the most positive and efficient client experience
- Experience with digital marketing, social media, project management, and team development
- Strategic planning and detail driven
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Volunteer Experience
Paso Del Norte Community Foundation - 2020 Census Phone Banking Volunteer
June 2020 - October 2020
- Informed English and Spanish-speaking community members of the importance of the Census and encouraged them to complete it.
University Medical Center of El Paso - Medical Interpreter
March 2018 - May 2018
- Facilitated English/Spanish communication between patients, doctors, and families to ensure swift and effective medical attention.
Accomplishments
Occidental College Dean List - Recognition of academic excellence for maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or above while maintaining a full academic schedule.
AP Capstone Diploma - Earned upon completion of 2 year-long AP courses dedicated to research, writing, and evidence-based argument
AP Scholar with Distinction - Recognized by the College Board as a distinguished AP Scholar
Quinn Scholarship Award - Presented by the Rotary Club of El Paso Foundation for outstanding academic achievement.
Carter G. Woodson Award For best commemorating African American History in Texas History Day competition.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Restorative Practices Search Commitee
Occidental College
08.2022 - 10.2022
Dean of Students Summer Office Assistant
Occidental College
05.2022 - 08.2022
Program Manager
Occidental College - The Office of the Oxy Fund, Telefund
05.2021 - 12.2022
New Voters Project Intern
California Public Interest Research Group Students (CALPIRG Students)
08.2020 - 12.2020
Campaign Fellow
George Gascón for Los Angeles District Attorney
08.2020 - 11.2020
Business Development Intern
Costs Beyond Tuition
04.2020 - 08.2020
Telefund Fundraising Caller
Occidental College - The Office of the Oxy Fund, Telefund
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and World Affairs -
Occidental College
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