Fausto Paniagua - Berumen
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
Former motivated Youth Leader Volunteer with experience in mentoring, tutoring, and providing emotional support to diverse groups of young people. Strengths include strong communication skills, understanding of youth behavior, and ability to inspire trust and motivation among participants. Have facilitated group activities that promote personal growth and leadership skills while creating a positive impact on community engagement efforts.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Youth Leader
Victory Outreach Ministries
Garden Grove, CA
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for youth to build social, emotional, and physical skills.
- Organized field trips to support the development of life skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and leadership.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to youth in developing healthy relationships with peers and adults.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as goal setting, conflict resolution and decision making.
- Counseled youth on personal issues related to family dynamics, peer pressure, substance abuse prevention and mental health awareness.
- Created a safe environment for youth to express themselves freely without fear of judgement or ridicule.
- Assisted in developing programs that focus on increasing self-esteem amongst participants.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to ensure the well-being of each participant is addressed holistically.
- Planned special events such as fundraisers, career days and holiday celebrations.
- Coordinated outreach efforts targeting at risk populations within the local community.
- Implemented behavior management techniques designed to modify negative behaviors exhibited by participants.
Fields Operation Support Assistant - WMP Sales Team
Westminster Memorial Park & Mortuary
Westminster, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Greeted and comforted family members during arrangement meetings.
- Prepared detailed contracts outlining costs associated with funerals and other related services.
- Assisted with the selection of caskets, urns, burial vaults, flowers, clothing and other items needed for a service or memorial.
- Handled financial transactions including collecting payments for services rendered.
- Ensured all documents were completed accurately prior to submitting them to the appropriate agencies.
- Maintained records of customer accounts including payment histories and contact details.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, scheduling appointments and responding to emails from customers.
- Attended seminars or training sessions to stay up-to-date on industry trends or best practices.
- Advised families about available grief counseling resources if needed.
- Completed and filed all necessary legal documentation quickly and accurately.
- Prepared death certificates and drafted obituaries.
- Oversaw filing of legal documents.
- Offered counsel, comfort and support to loved ones during difficult times.
- Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Managed database systems containing customer contact information.
Education
Diploma - Psychology
Cal State Fullerton (CSUF)
Fullerton, CA10-2025
Diploma - Psychology & Sociology,English (British Literature Arts)
Cypress Community College
Cypress, CA05.2020
College Club -
Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS)
Cypress, CA05.2020
Diploma -
Rancho Alamitos High School
Garden Grove, CA06.2017
Scholarship -
Bernard Osher Memorial Scholarship Winner
Cypress, CASkills
- Strong Role Model
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Crisis Management
- Emotional Support
- Youth enrichment
- Database Management
- Mental Health Wellness
- Counseling expertise
Timeline
Fields Operation Support Assistant - WMP Sales Team
Westminster Memorial Park & Mortuary
02.2021 - Current
Church Youth Leader
Victory Outreach Ministries
08.2016 - 08.2018
Diploma - Psychology
Cal State Fullerton (CSUF)
Diploma - Psychology & Sociology,English (British Literature Arts)
Cypress Community College
College Club -
Extended Opportunity Program & Services (EOPS)
Diploma -
Rancho Alamitos High School
Scholarship -
Bernard Osher Memorial Scholarship Winner
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