Chris Gonzalez
Summary
Senior at Westfield Senior High School with experience and interest in many fields: Healthcare management, politics, religious education, business operations. Adaptive, goal-oriented worker and leader. Values loyalty, reliability, and consistency above all else.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
"One Westfield Place" Dissident Campaigner
Kiefer4Ward4
Westfield, NJ
01.2023 - Current
- Campaign alongside Westfield Ward 4 councilman, David Kiefer against "One Westfield Place," a prospective town redevelopment venture.
- Door knock homes in the South Side of Westfield to raise awareness about the damage OWP proposes for the small businesses of Westfield.
- Manage an online Q&A forum for Westfield residents.
- Plan and participate in fundraisers.
Curriculum Development and Operations Intern
IES Test Prep
Metuchen, NJ
12.2022 - Current
- Work with IES CEO, Khalid Khashoggi, to digitize and release content for the virtualized 2024 SAT.
- Assist in streamlining the publication of content in test-prep books used in SAT summer boot camps.
- Facilitate data entry and administrative processes of developing the IES testing app.
Dental Assistant and Receptionist
Elizabeth Endodontics
Elizabeth, NJ
07.2021 - Current
- Assist a pediatric dentist and endodontist on routine cleanings, sealants, fillings, extractions, root canals, implants, x-rays (bitewing, periapical, panoramic), tool sterilization, room breakdown, and emergencies.
- Help manage administrative processes related to insurance (including claims and treatment coverage), referrals, and payment transactions.
- Engage with a diverse patient population, leveraging fluency in Spanish to facilitate effective communication.
Youth Parishioner and Peer Minister
St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church
Westfield, NJ
09.2020 - Current
- Guide underclassmen enrolled in St. Helen's youth program on their faith journey and prepare them to receive confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church.
- Organize grade-wide meetings and retreats.
- Teach "Children's Liturgy of the Word," a program for grades 1-4 targeted to build basic understanding of the Bible.
- Awarded the "Archdiocese of Newark Youth Discipleship Award," for long-term commitment and effectiveness in youth ministry.
- Lead visits to food banks and homeless shelters.
- Attend mass weekly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westfield Senior High School
Westfield, NJ06.2024
Skills
Dentistry and Healthcare:
- Insurance Billing
- Dental Impressions
- Medical Records Management
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Education
Politics:
- Grassroots organizing
- Issue advocacy
Religious:
- Theological Understanding
- Volunteer Coordination
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
"One Westfield Place" Dissident Campaigner
Kiefer4Ward4
01.2023 - Current
Curriculum Development and Operations Intern
IES Test Prep
12.2022 - Current
Dental Assistant and Receptionist
Elizabeth Endodontics
07.2021 - Current
Youth Parishioner and Peer Minister
St. Helen's Roman Catholic Church
09.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Westfield Senior High School