Edwin Nava
Passaic,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Community Organizer with 3 years of empowering underserved cultures and interests by communicating with local and state governments. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
BEST WESTERN
04.2022 - Current
- Answer phones and make reservations
- Communicate the guests concerns or requests to the correct department (i.e. Housekeeping, maintenance)
- Organize paperwork and reports for shift to run efficiently.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
MAKE THE ROAD NJ
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Created report on Occupational License law recently passed
- Documented failures or successions of license distributed to immigrants that applied
- Created informational webpage in English and Spanish on Occupational Licenses for immigrants to use
- Assisted in weekly committee meetings by facilitating agenda topics and engaging with members.
- Collaborated with community organizations in other regions to support state-wide and national outreach initiatives.
SPEAKER
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Supervised team of 5 senators overseeing a committee revolving student engagement and academics
- Continued student outreach online after quarantine.
- Assisted in revising the Student Government Constitution to better reflect current needs of the organization.
- Volunteered to support people and organizations in need.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions with fellow representatives, setting goals for SGA''s growth and development.
- Facilitated town hall meetings with students and administration, fostering open dialogue about pressing issues on campus.
Education
BA SOCIOLOGY -
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY (NEWARK)
05.2023
ASSOCIATES IN THEATER -
PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2021
Skills
- Bilingual
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Software programs
- Proficient in Adobe Software programs
- Legislative Knowledge
- Quantitative Research
- Qualitative Research
- Literature review
- Project Coordination
- Documentation requirements
Websites
Accomplishments
- Achieved organization of the year through effectively helping with Rutgers Immigrant Student Empowerment as Community Outreach.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
MAKE THE ROAD NJ
06.2022 - 08.2022
FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST
BEST WESTERN
04.2022 - Current
SPEAKER
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
07.2019 - 06.2020
ASSOCIATES IN THEATER -
PASSAIC COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BA SOCIOLOGY -
RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY (NEWARK)
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