Derek Jimenez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
As a Afro-Latino first generation college student Im a highly motivated individual who brings strong work ethic and punctuality to everything I put my mind to. Along with having core values and sticking to them and finding ways to improve myself and the people around me.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Intern
Pear Associates
01.2022
- Designed and presented social media campaign ideas
- Assisted with capturing and analyzing social media metrics
- Created proposals and organized pursuit documentation to support marketing staff
- Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns and social media content
- Performed market analysis and researched latest trends.
Resident Advisor
Occidental College
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and inclusive living community.
- Created informative bulletin boards that provided relevant resources related to academics, mental health, and campus life opportunities for students'' personal growth.
- Facilitated roommate agreements at the beginning of each semester to set clear expectations for shared living spaces.
- Educated residents on university policies, promoting responsible behavior within the residence hall community.
Barista
Green Bean
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Labor Liason on the Diversity Equity Board
Occidental College
02.2024 - Current
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
Server
The Cottage Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
Student Researcher
Occidental College Undergraduate Research Center
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Completed designated tasks with efficiency and accuracy in order to support research objectives.
- Learned to use architectural software such as SketchUp.
- Leaned to Create a Presentational Model of a self designed house.
- Researched sustainability and how to make homes eco-conscious.
Real Estate Intern
Dwell360
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided feedback on showings after each visit
- Assisted in the preparation of marketing materials for properties
- Shadowed agents handling real estate transactions.
Front Desk Associate
Pure Barre
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs
- Answered guest questions and referred to local points of interest.
Education
Urban And Environmental Policy/Art And Art History -
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA05.2027
High School Diploma -
Wellesley High School
06.2023
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- File Organization
- Notetaking
- Content Creation
- Creative Lens
- Artistic abilities
Activities
Currently at Oxy, I am part of the Track and Field team along with BSA and Jedi.
Extra curricular
- Occidental Track and Field
- BSA- Black Students Association
- LSU- Latino Student Union
- JEDI- Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion Board in Oxy sports
Timeline
Resident Advisor
Occidental College
08.2024 - Current
Student Researcher
Occidental College Undergraduate Research Center
05.2024 - 09.2024
Barista
Green Bean
04.2024 - Current
Labor Liason on the Diversity Equity Board
Occidental College
02.2024 - Current
Real Estate Intern
Dwell360
02.2023 - 06.2023
Server
The Cottage Restaurant
10.2022 - Current
Marketing Intern
Pear Associates
01.2022
Front Desk Associate
Pure Barre
02.2021 - 12.2021
Urban And Environmental Policy/Art And Art History -
Occidental College
High School Diploma -
Wellesley High School
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