Fenix Lara
Iowa City,IA
Summary
Communicative and hardworking applicant with history of success in promoting activism. Eager to provide memorable and affirming experiences in various environments. Thoughtful and compassionate with deep understanding of cultural diversity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Lead
Pride Alliance Center
Iowa City, IA
08.2023 - Current
- Actively build social connections for personal and professional growth.
- Help facilitate meetings and team building within personal work environment and within external work spaces.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Iowa Edge Peer Mentor
Luis Aranda
Iowa City, Iowa
02.2023 - Current
- Provide academic and emotional support and guidance to students in need of assistance.
- Facilitated group discussion sessions on topics such as college preparation, community building, and identity.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Coordinated meetings for studying, follow ups, open discussion, and relationship building.
Resident Mentor
TRIO Upward Bound
Iowa City, IA
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Organized activities for students to build a sense of community, encourage creativity, and foster teamwork.
- Led groups of 4-8 students on tours and around campus.
- Facilitated consistent check-ins with students regarding academic progress and success.
- Encouraged respect for diversity by developing events focused on inclusion and cultural awareness.
Programming Assistant
Pride Alliance Center
Iowa City, IA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Create and design programming ideas that build community and affirm identity.
- Provide knowledge of and access to resources for students on campus.
- Create support spaces for students from marginalized backgrounds.
- Communicate with collaborators about event plans, materials, ideas, etc.
Volunteer
QT Closet
Iowa City, IA
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Utilized knowledge of community resources to refer clients to appropriate sources.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and talent to advance needs or further missions.
- Set up tables and chairs and unloaded necessary equipment to prepare for events.
- Encouraged people to be active in community through organizational events and projects.
Yard Cleaner
Eugene Martin
Charles City, IA
11.2018 - 06.2022
- Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears or pruners.
- Sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
- Cared for lawns by weeding or grubbing.
- Decorated gardens, paths and beds with stones or plants.
Retreat Leader
Charles City High School
Charles City, IA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Built and strengthened open and professional relationships with team members, enabling more effective issue resolution.
- Delivered guided tours, presenting scripted information and answering questions.
- Described tour points of interest to group members, responding to general inquiries and questions.
- Facilitated tours to groups of up to 6.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Charles City High School
Charles City, IA05.2022
Skills
- Friendly, outgoing
- Organized, efficient
- Cultural awareness
- Relationship building
- Teamwork, collaboration
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Event planning
- Emotional awareness
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability, dependability
Timeline
Resident Mentor
TRIO Upward Bound
05.2024 - 08.2025
Student Lead
Pride Alliance Center
08.2023 - Current
Iowa Edge Peer Mentor
Luis Aranda
02.2023 - Current
Programming Assistant
Pride Alliance Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Volunteer
QT Closet
10.2022 - 10.2022
Retreat Leader
Charles City High School
10.2021 - 04.2022
Yard Cleaner
Eugene Martin
11.2018 - 06.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Social Work
University of Iowa
High School Diploma -
Charles City High School
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