Daniel Phillips
Azusa,CA
Summary
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills developed in a faith-based community setting. Expertise in mentoring, event coordination, and community outreach drives a commitment to making a positive impact through effective relationship building, alongside a deep understanding of spiritual principles, cross-cultural competence, diversity, and inclusion. Prepared to transition into a new field to leverage these capabilities for broader student engagement and development opportunities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Ministry Volunteer
Sandals Church
08.2025 - Current
- Promoted inclusivity by creating diverse programming that catered to different age groups ranging from within the youth ministry demographic.
- Organized social gatherings for approximately 20 youth that facilitated bonding among members while also providing opportunities for spiritual growth.
- Developed leadership qualities in youth members by involving them in decision-making processes related to ministry activities.
- Provided pastoral care to youth members, addressing individual concerns and offering emotional support when needed.
Center for Reconciliation and Diversity Student Programs and Operations Intern
Azusa Pacific University
11.2024 - Current
- Student advising and mentoring for approximately 10 freshmen and sophomore students
- Connect students with additional support services
- Volunteer and Leadership coordination for 25 students through the Multi-Ethnic Leadership Scholarship program
- Feedback, data collection, and analysis on monthly events
- Collaborated with ethnic organizations and students to ensure a student sense of belonging
- Managed and planned over 10 events for students and faculty through staff outreach
- Reviewed and analyzed over 100 student scholarship applications
- Joined 5 board interviews to offer student scholarships
Server
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
04.2022 - Current
- Achieved a top 100 ranking in customer reviews globally
- Increased revenue and customer retention through exceptional service
- Mentored over 10 newly hired employees on service procedures
- Offered solutions to avoid repetitive errors across teams
- Participated in meetings with managers and regional managers to review employee progress and career opportunities
Upward Bound Summer Leader Intern
Azusa Pacific University
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Acted as a mentor for over 60 first-generation high school students
- Worked as a teacher’s assistant for 2 classes to facilitate student learning and lesson planning
- Increased student understanding of SAT math through tutoring
- Cared for 60 students as a resident advisor during student residency by upholding standards for behavioral progress and goal orientation
- Taught students important interpersonal, emotional, and expressive skills through group activities and lessons
Sales Representative
Triad Fitness
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with manager and sales team to boost revenue through weekly meetings
- Initiated approximately 20 direct sales calls per day
- Acquired expertise in sales techniques
- Collaborated with manager and sales staff to brainstorm promotional ideas weekly
- Built connections to foster an improved, welcoming atmosphere at the gym
- Resolved over 30 customer issues related to outstanding balances
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA05.2026
Skills
- Skilled in using Asana for team collaboration
- Excel spreadsheet management
- Powerpoint presentation
- Proficient in Word
- Experienced in creating Google Sites
- Multicultural Competence
- Student advising and support services
- Analytical problem-solving
- Collaborative team management
- Strong verbal skills
- Effective organizational skills
- Leadership
Timeline
Youth Ministry Volunteer
Sandals Church
08.2025 - Current
Upward Bound Summer Leader Intern
Azusa Pacific University
06.2025 - 08.2025
Center for Reconciliation and Diversity Student Programs and Operations Intern
Azusa Pacific University
11.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Triad Fitness
03.2023 - 09.2023
Server
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Accepted to the Multi-Ethnic Leadership scholarship program, Research projects on first-generation student retention and support through research writing course, Multicultural competence and research project on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion support services on higher education communities through multicultural psychology course, and active in TRIO support services program.