Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Diego Gonzalez

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Los Angeles,CA
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience

Youth advocacy professional with strong foundation in leadership and community engagement. Known for driving impactful youth programs and fostering inclusive environments. Recognized for collaborative efforts and adaptability in dynamic settings, promoting youth development through effective communication and strategic planning.

Work History

Youth Ambassador Leader

2 Years 2 Months
Fly Compton Foundation | 06.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate fly days schedules and task planning for alumni volunteers, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Assigned roles and monitored volunteer progress to ensure accountability and smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Represented team professionally while engaging with external stakeholders, fostering positive relationships with program participants and mentors.

Student Pilot

2 Months
Fly Compton Foundation | 06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Completed solo training flight by mastering aircraft operation procedures and demonstrating reliable decision-making under pressure.
  • Logged 15+ hours of flight time, developing exceptional situational awareness and strict compliance with safety regulations.
  • Conducted pre-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with instructors to develop flight training plans tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Assisted in flight planning, including route selection and weather assessment for optimal navigation.

Intern

9 Months
Fly Compton Foundation | 11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Managed inventory and assisted with hands-on aircraft maintenance to ensure classroom readiness.
  • Coordinated setup of educational classrooms to facilitate smooth operations for participants, instructors, and program staff.
  • Enhanced organizational skills and fostered communication among team members through flexible scheduling.

Compton Air Fair Volunteer

Fly Compton Foundation | 2023 - Current
  • Coordinated logistics for VIP arrivals and directed escort volunteers to efficiently deliver guests to designated spots.
  • Managed access for VIP sections by verifying credentials and enforcing capacity limits, ensuring organized environment for high-profile guests.
  • Assisted the Event Organizer by rapidly completing time-sensitive tasks and resolving logistical challenges across a large-scale venue.

Volunteer

1 Month
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art | 07.2026 - Current
  • Welcomed and greeted museum guests, assisting Visitor Services Associates with ticket scanning and organizing entrance lines to enhance visitor experience.
  • Welcome and greet museum guests while assisting Visitor Services Associates with ticket scanning and organizing entrance lines.
  • Assist guests throughout the galleries by providing directions and answering questions about navigating the museum.
  • Monitored gallery areas to ensure guests followed museum rules and guidelines, fostering a welcoming environment.

Education

No Degree - Engineering

Santa Monica College | Santa Monica | 08-2027

Student

No Degree - Aerospace Engineering

San Jose State University | San Jose, CA

Student

High School Diploma

USC Hybrid High School | Los Angeles

Skills

Event Coordination
Task Delegation
Staff Supervision
Safety Awareness
Performance Evaluations
Guest communication
Department communication
Team collaboration
Organized and efficient
Problem-solving
Interpersonal skills
Positive attitude

Certification

  • Laboratory Safety Training Certified - USC
  • Certificate of Research Completion - USC SHINE
  • Student Pilot Certified - Fly Compton
  • Solo Flight Completed- Fly Compton

Timeline

Volunteer

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Youth Ambassador Leader

Fly Compton Foundation
06.2024 - CurrentRead More

Student Pilot

Fly Compton Foundation
06.2023 - 08.2023Read More

Intern

Fly Compton Foundation
11.2022 - 08.2023Read More

Compton Air Fair Volunteer

Fly Compton Foundation
2023 - CurrentRead More

Santa Monica College

No Degree from Engineering
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San Jose State University

No Degree from Aerospace Engineering
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USC Hybrid High School

High School Diploma
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Diego Gonzalez