Delina Melaku
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Passionate and responsible Resident Assistant with strengths in both community building and organizing when it comes to the planning of programs and semester's one-on-one chats. Reliable presence in the community and the work place when it comes to achieving goals and creation of a positive atmosphere.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
UC Berkeley Residential Life
2023.08 - Current
- Attended, participated, and contributed to weekly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Served as an approachable resource for residents seeking advice or assistance with personal or academic issues.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Served on night duty shifts for the residential hall, in where skills to handle emergency situations and such where required
Emergency Fund Caseworkers
UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center
2023.06 - Current
- Assessed needs of each client and recommended appropriate services and resources.
- Monitored case progress for timely completion and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and supportive relationships.
- Assessed and evaluated clients' needs, determined eligibility for services, and developed individualized plans for short-term and long-term need.
- Kept an organized system of case management and worked both independently and in teams to address student needs.
Dining Hall Staff
UC Berkeley International House
2022.10 - 2023.03
- Enhanced dining experience by providing exceptional customer service to patrons.
- Ensured compliance with health codes through regular cleaning and sanitation practices, maintaining a healthy dining environment for all guests.
- Managed inventory levels by accurately tracking supplies and promptly reporting shortages.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various roles within the dining hall staff as needed, such as cashiering or dishwashing duties when required.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05.2026
Skills
- Time Management
- Team Player
- Supportive
- Activity Planning
- Conflict Meditation
- Customer Service skills and Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Progress tracking
- Plan Creation and Organizational skills
Accomplishments
Nominated for an award due to outstanding planning and work for a Resident program by the Residential Hall Association. It was said "Overall, RA Delina’s organization of her “Jebena & Jibber-Jabber” event truly added a memorable experience to the lives of her 50 residents. For Ethiopian and Eritrean residents at Cal, this event was carefully thought out to give them a sense of comfort and community in such a large university."
Timeline
Resident Assistant
UC Berkeley Residential Life
2023.08 - Current
Emergency Fund Caseworkers
UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center
2023.06 - Current
Dining Hall Staff
UC Berkeley International House
2022.10 - 2023.03
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Berkeley
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