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Cody A Garduno

El Centro,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Instructional Assistant

Imperial County Office of Education
04.2025 - Current
  • 35 Hours/Part-Time
  • Salary - $2,400 (Approx)
  • Provide tutoring for students in multiple subjects such as life science, basic math, and history to prepare them for tests.
  • Assisted the integration of technology into the classroom, ensuring that students gained crucial skills for future success in a digital world.
  • Increased literacy rates by providing targeted reading interventions to struggling students as needed.

AmeriCorps Borderlands Member

Imperial County Office of Education
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • 45 Hours/Week Full-time
  • Salary - $25,000 (Approx)
  • Provide service, communication, and tutoring to institutions of education and the community
  • Assisted with numerous events throughout the County of Imperial Valley, and took charge of the cleanup crew
  • Supervise the progression of students' academic achievements and success

Photographer/Staffer

VIP Holiday Photos
03.2023 - 04.2025
  • 12-20 Hours/Week Seasonal
  • Salary - $650 (Approx)
  • Managed client interactions, bookings, and on-site coordination to operate smooth photo sessions
  • Captured high quality portraits of families while ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience
  • Collaborated with a team to maintain an organized and efficient workflow within a fast-paced environment

Respite Worker

Home of Guiding Hands
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • 18-20 Hours/Week Part-time
  • Salary - $6,500 (Approx)
  • Maintaining client safety by providing routine supervision, participating in engaging activities, and initiating companionship to people with disabilities
  • Communicated with parents/caregiver about the medical needs of clients, as well as lead/assist with their physical fitness goals

Volunteer

Imperial Valley Food Bank
06.2024 - 08.2024

Approximately 4 Hours/month

  • Organized non-perishable foods into crates to be given to those in need at Imperial Valley College students
  • Load up the crates to be transported to IVC in a semi-truck, then setting up an assembly line to load up the foods in student’s vehicle
  • Stored excess food back to storage area

Omni Associate

Kohl’s
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • 8-12 Hours/Week Seasonal
  • Salary - $1,500 (Approx)
  • Experience in packaging and fulfilling online orders accurately and effectively
  • Able to multitask while under pressure during peak hours, and operated the cash register while handling transactions
  • Having strong organization skills to ensure a clean and well stocked store

Brand Associate

Hollister Co
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • 8-12 Hours/Week Seasonal
  • Salary - $400 (Approx)
  • Ensured smooth transactions while in a fast-paced work environment, and maintaining a well-organized store
  • Recruited potential clients for a rewards program owned by the company
  • Represented the store by wearing its branding and merchandise

Team Member

Del Taco
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • 36-40 Hours/Week Full-time
  • Salary - $13,000 (Approx)
  • Maintained an organized and clean chain restaurant, while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to handle stress of multiple tasks being done at once effectively
  • Always communicated with a team, and kept a well-stocked facility

Karate Instructor

Imperial Valley Karate Club
10.2019 - 01.2021
  • Approximately 6 Hours/Week
  • Lead and took charge of karate classes, training students in self-defense techniques, instructed physical conditioning, teaching self-awareness
  • Provided a safe training environment, with instructing students to properly control their force and maintain discipline
  • Developed a competition program to put student’s skills and knowledge to use

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

San Diego State University IV
Calexico, CA
08.2024

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Leadership
  • Accountable
  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Quick learner
  • Problem-solving
  • Disciplined
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Substitute Instructional Assistant

Imperial County Office of Education
04.2025 - Current

Volunteer

Imperial Valley Food Bank
06.2024 - 08.2024

AmeriCorps Borderlands Member

Imperial County Office of Education
02.2024 - 04.2025

Respite Worker

Home of Guiding Hands
09.2023 - 08.2024

Photographer/Staffer

VIP Holiday Photos
03.2023 - 04.2025

Omni Associate

Kohl’s
09.2022 - 01.2023

Brand Associate

Hollister Co
10.2021 - 01.2022

Team Member

Del Taco
08.2021 - 10.2021

Karate Instructor

Imperial Valley Karate Club
10.2019 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

San Diego State University IV