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Gabriel Symkowick

Santa Clara,CA

Summary

Energetic, organized, and detail-oriented. Well-versed in planning, strategizing, and leadership experience along with strong analytical and communication skills. Committed to driving team success and achieving organizational goals. Ready to utilize and further develop these skills in a Management, Marketing, or Communications role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Writer

The Santa Clara
08.2024 - Current
  • Focused on managing multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining consistent quality in writing and constantly communicating with editors- Responsible for 6-7 stories a quarter

Student Assistant

Santa Clara University
01.2022 - Current
  • Spend each quarter filing up to 30 transcripts daily, working with various programs: Word, Google Sheets, Canva, and helping prep events in Guadalupe Hall
  • Increased office efficiency and allowed staff to prioritize work more specific to their positions

Recreation Leader II

Piedmont Recreation Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Spent two summers supervising and playing with 20-30 kids at a time ages elementary to middle school
  • Improved operations by introducing new activity ideas and suggestions to improve efficiency

Brigada Volunteer

Kaiser Permanente Global Health Initiative and ENLACE
06.2015 - 06.2020
  • Helped set up and worked in clinics in rural areas that allowed villagers to access healthcare
  • In charge of pop-up clinic pharmacies serving up to 100 people daily
  • Installed eco-stoves in remote homes resulting in improved community health outcomes
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of health fairs for various local schools

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management Business Major And Communication Major

Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
06.2026

Skills

  • Exceptional Writing
  • Data organization
  • Strong research skills
  • Deadline Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Interviewing
  • Ethical reporting
  • Microsoft Excel, Canva, Google Sheets, Adobe InDesign
  • Sports knowledge
  • Activity Planning
  • Outdoor Education

Community Service

  • San Jose Immersion, 2022, One of 12 students selected to participate in intensive orientation experience, Explored ideas around the disparities between the ultra-wealthy and extremely poor members of the San Jose community, Volunteer at 'Feed the Block' events serving meals at local soup kitchens
  • Kaiser Permanente Global Health Initiative and ENLACE, Brigada Volunteer, Taulabe, Honduras, 2015-2020, Helped set up and worked in clinics in rural areas that allowed villagers to access healthcare, In charge of pop-up clinic pharmacies, Installed eco-stoves in remote homes resulting in improved community health outcomes, Assisted in the planning and execution of health fairs for various local schools

Activities

  • Santa Clara Chamber Singers, Baritone, 2022-present, 18-24 voice mixed ensemble of choral singers, The university's premiere choral performance/touring ensemble
  • SCU Acappella, Social Chair, present, In charge of organizing all Acappella social events and a part of the largest Acappella group on campus
  • SCU Communication Club, 2022-present, Attend various events and lectures by professionals and professors about different communication fields from film to journalism
  • SCU Sports Business Club, 2022-present, Participate in different lectures by professionals working in the sports world and attend various sports events

Timeline

Staff Writer

The Santa Clara
08.2024 - Current

Recreation Leader II

Piedmont Recreation Center
06.2023 - 01.2024

Student Assistant

Santa Clara University
01.2022 - Current

Brigada Volunteer

Kaiser Permanente Global Health Initiative and ENLACE
06.2015 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Management Business Major And Communication Major

Santa Clara University
Gabriel Symkowick