Cesar Manuel Fierro
Roseville,STATE_US
Overview
2
2
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Career Technical Education Enrollment Specialist
Sierra Community College
12.2024 - Current
- Represent Sierra College at outreach events across Northern California, engaging students, families, and community partners.
- Conduct 350+ presentations per semester on programs, policies, and services tailored to diverse audiences.
- Develop and maintain enrollment databases to track student data, identify gaps, and recommend process improvements.
- Briefing documents, fact sheets, presentations, and multilingual(Spanish) materials ensuring accurate program representation.
- Coordinate partnerships with seven regional high schools, managing communications, compliance, and outreach logistics.
- Serve as classified representative in institutional governance and Secretary for Colegas de Sierra at Board of Trustees meetings.
Director
GrindStone Field Solutions
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Coordinated constituent outreach for state campaigns (Proposition 2, California Forever), engaging elected officials, government stakeholders, and grassroots organizations across 3 counties.
- Drafted policy recommendations, research reports, and compliance guidance for senior leadership, influencing strategy across 5 campaigns.
- Trained and managed canvassing teams of up to 100 employees; developed onboarding materials and ensured data accuracy across field operations.
- Analyzed political, budgetary, and community data to identify trends and inform advocacy strategies; maintained stakeholder databases tracking 500+ contacts.
Student Advisor to the Chancellor
UC Davis Chancellor Office
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitated discussions among administrators, faculty, and student leaders to advance equity-centered policy initiatives.
- Developed a resource navigation program connecting low-income constituents to institutional services and support.
- Co-chaired committees and led program development with institutional priorities and underrepresented community needs.
- Produced policy briefs, analytical reports, and presentations for senior university leadership, translating complex institutional data into actionable recommendations.
Regional Director Student Outreach Assistant
UC Davis Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinated logistics for recurring regional outreach events - including field trips, family nights, and community engagement - serving cohorts of 100+ incoming 9th graders per cycle.
- Tracked student outcomes and participation metrics for 100+ students; generated reports informing regional strategy and grant compliance.
- Built partnerships with school counselors, district administrators, and community organizations across 2 school districts to expand program reach and delivery.
Undergraduate Researcher
UC Davis Chicana/o/x and Latinx Success Center
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Secured an $8,000 grant to lead original equity research; designed methodology, analyzed data, and produced a published research report for academic and institutional audiences.
- Applied database research tools and qualitative analysis to examine institutional patterns and generate findings for faculty mentors and program leadership.
Community College Advisor
Improve Your Tomorrow (Americorps)
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Advised a caseload of 40 first-generation students per semester on academic pathways, connecting them to educational resources and institutional support.
- Analyzed student data to identify equity gaps and delivered recommendations to program leadership that informed program strategy.
- Conducted targeted outreach to recruit young men of color in the Sacramento region, building a pipeline of 15 prospective students.
Bartender, Security Guard, Cook
Woodstock Pizza
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Represented the organization at high-volume community events and festivals, engaging 75-100+ guests and ensuring a positive, welcoming experience.
Student Success Advisor
UC Davis Residence Halls
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed outreach programs for transfer and first-generation students, hosting an average of 5 events per week and serving 50+ students weekly to support retention.
- Delivered workshops on academic success strategies, policy navigation, and institutional resources to 100+ students per semester.
Outreach Recruitment Specialist
Long Beach City College - Admissions
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed outreach for 1,000+ K-12 students across six partner high schools, delivering in-person and virtual matriculation services.
- Hosted bilingual (Spanish/English) workshops for students and families on admissions, financial aid, and program eligibility.
- Developed outreach materials including flyers, presentations, and digital communications for diverse audiences.
- Tracked prospective student interactions and outreach activities using recruitment databases.
- Coordinated campus events and supervised student ambassadors supporting recruitment activities.
Mentor
Emerge - Empowerment LA
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Advised on college readiness and career pathways, connecting mentees with educational and professional resources.
- Fostered resilience and long-term goal setting, inspiring confidence and self-advocacy.
Caregiver
Right at Home
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided personalized care to seniors and adults with disabilities, including medication reminders, mobility assistance, and transportation.
- Supported clients with chronic conditions (Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Parkinson's) and end-of-life care.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chicano/x Studies, African American and African Studies
University of California, Davis
Davis06-2024
Associate in Arts for Transfer - Associates in Philosophy
Long Beach City College
06-2021
Associate in Arts - Arts - Social Sciences
Long Beach City College
08-2020
Skills
- Exceptional communication
- Reporting and analytics
- Documentation management
- Customer service expertise
Languages
English
Spanish
Awards And Publications
- McNair Publication Journal: Exploring the Experiences of Undergraduate African American and Latino Men at UC Davis, 2024-01-01
- Provost's Undergraduate Fellowship, 2022-01-01
- Department Citation in Chicana & Chicano and African American & African Studies, 2024-01-01
- Davis KHOP (UC Davis Law School) Winter Session, 2023-01-01
- Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program Scholarship, 2021-01-01
Timeline
Career Technical Education Enrollment Specialist
Sierra Community College
12.2024 - Current
Student Advisor to the Chancellor
UC Davis Chancellor Office
09.2023 - 06.2024
Regional Director Student Outreach Assistant
UC Davis Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
05.2023 - 09.2023
Undergraduate Researcher
UC Davis Chicana/o/x and Latinx Success Center
03.2023 - 09.2023
Director
GrindStone Field Solutions
01.2023 - 12.2024
Community College Advisor
Improve Your Tomorrow (Americorps)
12.2022 - 05.2023
Bartender, Security Guard, Cook
Woodstock Pizza
06.2022 - 12.2022
Student Success Advisor
UC Davis Residence Halls
11.2021 - 06.2022
Outreach Recruitment Specialist
Long Beach City College - Admissions
08.2020 - 09.2021
Mentor
Emerge - Empowerment LA
03.2020 - 09.2021
Caregiver
Right at Home
08.2019 - 08.2020
Associate in Arts - Arts - Social Sciences
Long Beach City College
Associate in Arts for Transfer - Associates in Philosophy
Long Beach City College
Bachelor of Arts - Chicano/x Studies, African American and African Studies
University of California, Davis