Christina Padilla
Qualitative Researcher
San Francisco Bay Area,CA
Summary
Highly creative and motivated professional seeking to implement success into a qualitative research position in the technology sector. Possesses comprehensive experience in social science writing, anthropological research, and qualitative data analysis from small to large scale studies while working in collaborative and self starter settings.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Assistant
Bishop O'Dowd High School
Oakland, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Provide development support to the Chief Development Officer and department directors to fundraise and service key donors.
- Assist with communication projects including identifying, writing, and sharing alumni stories to social media, in collaboration with Alumni and Communications directors.
- Facilitate all stages of event planning
Qualitative researcher
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
09.2020 - Current
- Identified and recruited research participants, administered screener surveys, and conducted semi-structured ethnographic interviews.
- Entered responses from survey participants into internal database using MAXQDA to later compile reports or conduct original qualitative analysis.
- Coded interview data structurally and thematically.
Sales and Design Associate
Pottery Barn
Pleasanton, CA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Leveraged proven sales methods to increase revenue and surpass sales objectives.
- Implemented new floor sets throughout the changing style seasons and emerging furniture collections.
Administrative Assistant
Drought Daisy
Livermore, CA
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
Administrative Assistant
Fusion Academy
Walnut Creek, CA
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Supported efficient meetings by organizing spaces and materials, documenting discussions and distributing meeting notes.
- Coordinated file organization, staff and student scheduling, as well as composing comprehensive notes in prospective client conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 08.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
MAXQDA expertise
Questionnaire building
Response documentation
Report writing
Leadership
Cultural awareness
Written Communication
Customer service
Reading comprehension
Data management
Compassion
Google software proficiency
Microsoft Office proficiency
Affiliations
Member of the Honorary Society Phi Kappa Phi
Timeline
Development Assistant
Bishop O'Dowd High School
06.2021 - Current
Qualitative researcher
San Jose State University
09.2020 - Current
Sales and Design Associate
Pottery Barn
07.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
San Jose State University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Administrative Assistant
Drought Daisy
03.2017 - 08.2017
Administrative Assistant
Fusion Academy
08.2015 - 05.2017