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Cynthia Romo

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic Academic Specialist with a proven track record at USC Keck School of Medicine, I excel in curriculum development and student engagement. I am skilled in managing schedules and utilizing learning management systems to foster academic success. My focus is on driving continuous improvement through innovative lesson planning, effective time management, the integration of educational technology, and the assessment of student performance. I possess strong capabilities in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving, all aimed at enhancing learning outcomes and promoting academic excellence. I am dedicated to fostering collaborative environments that stimulate intellectual growth. My expertise extends to developing marketing strategies to recruit diverse student bodies. My strengths are in learning outcomes and promoting academic excellence. I cultivate collaborative environments that inspire intellectual growth. With years of experience managing vital student academic functions, including admissions, registration, and financial aid, I am dedicated to developing marketing strategies that attract diverse student bodies. My solid background in technology supports my proficiency in software development, system administration, and technical support. I excel in problem-solving, optimizing performance, managing projects, and collaborating with teams. Committed to continuous learning, I stay updated on industry trends to contribute meaningfully to organizational success, and I am dedicated, organized, and collaborative with department leaders to meet program goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Specialist,

USC Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated scheduling of classes and assignments of instructors to ensure efficient use of resources.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Collaborated with department heads to align curriculum with overall academic goals.
  • Efficiently managed day-to-day educational aiding operations, including lesson planning, student guidance, curriculum implementation, and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure the smooth operations of academic programs.
  • Provided technical support to faculty and staff using learning management systems.
  • Managed academic resources and materials, ensuring availability and up-to-date content.
  • Coordinated accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
  • Developed and improved curricula, course formats, and lesson presentations for diverse topics.

Academic Personnel Coordinator & Assistant to the Chair

University of California, Los Angeles- Community Health Sciences
Los Angeles, California
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • I would administer the executive calendar and prepare memos and correspondence on behalf of the Department Chair.
  • As the Department Academic Personnel Coordinator with independent responsibility for determining the eligibility of faculty for appropriate actions and timely notification thereof, entering steps in Opus/Interfolio and other online academic personnel systems as they become available; coordinates department faculty search processes, using Academic Recruit; and manages all procedure and processing requirements of APM 430 - Visiting Scholars, ensuring eligibility.
  • Collaborates with Department Chair and MSO on department-related activities such as accreditation, biweekly faculty meetings, annual faculty retreat, and revisions of Department documents.
  • Schedules all courses for Department.
  • Responsible for employment processing and updates for all staff and non-TA student positions in Department, using the UCPath system; works with the MSO to serve as backup for preparing and uploading job descriptions using the PeopleAdmin system.
  • Processes reimbursements using BruinBuy or Travel Express and other online strategies as they become available creates/maintains historical databases for Chair, Department, and project staff use.

Academic Coordinator for Mathematics & Statistics

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • Efficiently managed day-to-day educational operations, including student guidance curriculum implementation and processed new enrollment for students, and tracked students' progress to foster academic success.
  • They coordinated with Mathematics and Statistics department to create course lists and catalog descriptions for undergraduate/graduate students.
  • Advised students on course selection and improved student educational plans by advising on course selection.
  • Improved the Mathematics and Statistics department by working closely with faculty and TA graders to reorganize class loads and assign them to their courses.

Student Administrative/Human Resources Coordinator

California State University, Los Angeles Student Union
Los Angeles, California
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • I would explain the human resources policies and procedures to employees.
  • I resolved personnel issues regarding human resources matters as needed clarification.
  • Submissions and corrections-managed employee onboarding with enriching internal and external training development of both online and traditional environments.
  • Schedules Live Scans and hiring by coordinating appointments.
  • Welcomes new employees to the University Student Union by conducting orientation.
  • Administrative Verbal Communication, Maintaining Employee Files, hiring process, and orienting employees.
  • Payroll Administration and Ran queries and reports through the ADP system.
  • Professionalism, Organization, Teamwork, Supply Management.

Senior Data Entry Clerk

JBrand
Los Angeles, California
12.2009 - 02.2017
  • Identified, corrected, and reported data entry errors and input client information into spreadsheets and company databases to provide leaders quick access to essential client data.
  • I have maintained the confidentiality of client and staff personal details by adhering to company regulations and requirements.
  • I talked with coworkers about the deadlines and project milestones.
  • Organized billing and invoice data, prepared accounts receivable, and generated revenue reports to provide controllers with vital financial information.

Education

Master of Arts - Humanities

Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology (Law and Society Emphasis)

California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
05.2020

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
06.2018

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Behavioral And Social Sciences

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Languages: English and Spanish
  • Student advisory
  • Managing schedules
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Report creation
  • Effective time management
  • Interfolio
  • Opus
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Teams
  • Zoom
  • People soft
  • Cognos
  • Qualtrics
  • Academic Space Reservation System, 25Live (all campuses)
  • Curriculog
  • Recruitment
  • Team Building
  • Training and Development
  • Financial analysis
  • Complex problem solving
  • Project Management
  • Curriculum development
  • Student engagement
  • Time management
  • Learning management systems

Professional Experience

I pride myself on creating a work environment that accommodates the needs of students and faculty while still promoting a high level of critical thought and having the stature to represent the academic ideals and aspirations of the department and the ability to perform its executive functions, including budget and resource allocations. With my experience, I have obtained the ability to oversee the departmental promotion and tenure process. In addition, I have provided academic leadership and vision for the department to enhance its quality and reputation. Planning should occur with faculty in an environment, and as the department coordinator, I demonstrate an ability to listen, organize and stimulate discussion. In my professional experience, I have been responsible for the department's relationship with and service to students. This occurs through participation in designing and implementing undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition to the prerogative, assign primary responsibilities for these initiatives to other department members. I have done assignments that have fulfilled the department's commitment to providing adequate access to courses in the significant service offerings and distance education, as appropriate; I was also responsible for organizing and performing various administrative and technical duties supporting the university's day-to-day operations. I would complete my administrative tasks by gathering, collecting, analyzing, and ensuring the timely processing of relevant data and applying problem-solving techniques and skills in analyzing issues having a broad organizational impact. I would coordinate multiple tasks and display a high sensitivity to various diverse populations' needs. I bring forth a motivated attitude and a variety of powerful skills. Adept in various social media platforms and office technology programs. Resourceful, organized, and driven to help students succeed.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Academic Specialist,

USC Keck School of Medicine
01.2024 - Current

Academic Personnel Coordinator & Assistant to the Chair

University of California, Los Angeles- Community Health Sciences
11.2022 - 05.2023

Academic Coordinator for Mathematics & Statistics

University of Pittsburgh
09.2021 - 10.2022

Student Administrative/Human Resources Coordinator

California State University, Los Angeles Student Union
08.2018 - 05.2020

Senior Data Entry Clerk

JBrand
12.2009 - 02.2017

Master of Arts - Humanities

Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology (Law and Society Emphasis)

California State University, Los Angeles

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Behavioral And Social Sciences

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Cynthia Romo