Daniel Garcia
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Driven professional with extensive experience in advocating for individuals. Skilled in restorative justice practices, with a strong ability to facilitate dialogue, build community trust, and support conflict resolution through inclusive, healing-centered approaches. Possesses strong communication and management skills, dedicated to inspiring and empowering others. Highly organized, resourceful and a forward-thinking leader. Eager to embrace additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
BSAP School Climate Advocate
University High School
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented peer mediation strategies as part of a Restorative Justice initiative, resulting in a measurable decrease in disciplinary conflict between students. Coordinated and facilitated weekly meetings with the peer mediation team, incorporating structured mock mediation exercises to develop and refine students’ mediation competencies.
- Committed to establishing a safe school climate and a welcoming environment for all students. This commitment involves actively cultivating multi-tiered systems of support, effectively managing student conflicts and consistently affirming positive school environments.
- Worked collaboratively with school site personnel such as counselors, psychiatric social workers, and attendance counselors to implement multi-tiered systems for African American students who belonged to the Black Student Achievement Plan (BSAP). Generated upward mobility for African American students through increased enrollment in advanced placement courses and improved graduation rates.
- Took on the role of a mentor to conduct weekly check-ins with assigned students, to address their grades, attendance, college preparation and social/emotional support.
- Actively organize and coordinate school programs and events that prioritize and enhance student well-being.
Teen Program Coordinator
YMCA
11.2023 - 10.2025
- Forge strong collaborations with partners and clients across city and state governments, public schools, community-based organizations, community groups and the private sector.
- Developed and implemented targeted strategies to effectively address the challenges faced by at-risk youth, significantly boosting their engagement and participation in programs.
- Establish a dynamic environment where at-risk and low-income youth are empowered to master essential academic and workforce skills. This includes math, reading, language arts, resume writing, professional attire, oral presentation abilities and executive functioning skills.
- Actively monitor the progress of youth in the program and customize instruction as necessary to ensure that every participant acquires new skills and achieves success.
- Offer guidance and professional advice to ensure youth actively engage in extracurricular activities, make informed choices about higher education and access valuable resources that will enhance their development and success.
Qualitative Research Analyst
San Jose State University
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted a qualitative research study on drug and alcohol abuse in fraternities at San Jose State University.
- Analyzed statistical data using a combination of modern and traditional methods to identify patterns, trends and correlations.
- Meticulously gathered, arranged and corrected research data to create impactful graphs and charts that effectively showcased results for presentations.
- Worked in close collaboration with faculty mentor Dr. Yolanda Wiggins to ensure that all research design techniques were implemented effectively and met rigorously.
- Gather essential social science literature and create comprehensive annotated bibliographies and thorough literature reviews.
Project Development Intern
First Community Housing
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Able to grasp new concepts quickly and efficient about the different parts of a financial pro forma.
- Assist development team with financial applications.
- Master the purpose, steps, and timing of the entitlement process.
- Engage in internal Design Team and project owner/architect meetings.
- Collaborate closely with development team members on predevelopment and construction loan closing.
- Shadow Executive Director to gain exposure to policy, advocacy, planning, and/or organizational issues.
- Help organization identify and procure funding for commercial space that is part of a mixed-use affordable housing project Evaluate land for feasibility/attractiveness as affordable housing sites, using scoring from TCAC/CDLAC application as a guide.
- Collaborate with project manager address mitigation measures required by CEQA approval.
Police Officer Intern
San José Police Department
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Applied strong communication skills while engaging with diverse populations, building trust between law enforcement and community members.
- Ensured the maintenance of precise case records and documentation, guaranteeing effective evidence handling and seamless information sharing among all relevant parties.
- Managed and processed essential paperwork, including crime reports, stolen property reports and accident vehicle collision reports.
- Took decisive action in response to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, swiftly coordinating for additional support as needed.
- Engage actively in regular patrol officer duties, including ride-alongs and take part in special events like tours and community engagement initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12.2021
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Budget Administration
- Organization
- Youth Advocacy
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Written & Oral Communication
- Mentoring
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
Timeline
Teen Program Coordinator
YMCA
11.2023 - 10.2025
BSAP School Climate Advocate
University High School
01.2023 - Current
Project Development Intern
First Community Housing
06.2021 - 06.2022
Qualitative Research Analyst
San Jose State University
05.2021 - 12.2022
Police Officer Intern
San José Police Department
10.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
San Jose State University
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Cincinnati