Gelleck Mendarava
Westwood,CA
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Student Supervisor with a comprehensive skill set, including proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and CMS platforms (WixSite, Weebly, Squarespace). Demonstrates a commitment to empowering underserved youth through education and skill-building, fostering personal growth, and contributing to community development. Engages in social justice activism, advocates for environmental conservation, and supports causes for a better planet and equal rights. Adept at multitasking, delegation, and performance evaluation. Brings a wealth of experience in mentoring youth in club settings, providing guidance to individuals in transitional housing, and actively contributing to local community well-being.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ASUCLA Student Supervisor
University of California, Los Angeles
09.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a Student Supervisor in multiple departments, ensuring smooth operations by employing organizational skills and exercising diplomacy and tact.
- Acts as the primary point of contact for staff and other student workers, managing schedules, shifts, and tasks while maintaining an awareness of all activities important to the department.
- Coordinates and tracks the flow of incoming and outgoing communications, scheduling meetings, and handling various administrative tasks. Provides advice to student workers, contributing to their integration, coordination, and execution of tasks.
- Evaluates and provides recommendations to resolve current problematic conditions or situations in administrative processes. Presents oral reports and briefings associated with ongoing issues and concerns, offering solutions as appropriate.
- Monitors and facilitates all communications, including regular and electronic mail, telephone calls, and personal visits. Reviews issues that are typically diverse in nature, forwarding items not requiring immediate attention to other officials or staff.
- Contributes to the development, coordination, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Collaborates with advisory, administrative, and technical staff members to ensure effective administrative processes.
Student Worker
Santa Monica College Reprographics Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Serves as the Coordinator for Student Support Services, ensuring seamless operations and providing essential support to clients by coordinating and managing package deliveries.
- Acts as the primary point of contact for inquiries, maintaining a welcoming workspace and efficiently handling phone inquiries related to exam materials, syllabi, and class resources distributed to multiple locations.
- Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, creating a structured and efficient work environment for the smooth distribution of materials and successful event coordination.
- Maintains precise scheduling, documenting meeting notes, and producing engaging event materials, contributing to the overall efficiency of office operations.
- Takes charge of ensuring the punctuality and availability of Tutors/SI Help, guiding students to appropriate counselors and resources, and actively contributing to assigned projects.
- Exemplifies strong organizational abilities in managing office supplies, digital files, and folder structures, enhancing overall workflow efficiency within the department.
Student Office Aid
Santa Monica College, STEM Lab
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Coordinated and managed package deliveries, providing essential support to clients while efficiently handling phone inquiries and maintaining a welcoming workspace
- Ensured smooth distribution of exam materials, syllabi, and class resources to multiple locations, including classrooms, offices, and laboratories
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills in creating a structured and efficient work environment
- Maintained precise scheduling and facilitated successful event coordination, meticulously documenting meeting notes and producing engaging event materials
- Took charge of ensuring punctuality and availability of Tutors/SI Help, guiding students to the appropriate counselors and resources while actively contributing to assigned projects
- Exemplified strong organizational abilities in managing office supplies, digital files, and folder structures, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
Education
Gender Studies Major, Asian American Studies Minor -
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2024
Associate of Arts - Gender Studies Major
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2022
Skills
Empowerment of underserved youth
Community development and engagement
Personal growth facilitation
Advocacy for environmental conservation and awareness
Social justice activism and awareness
Cause support for a better planet and equal rights
Contribution to local community well-being through gardening
Mentorship and guidance provision to youth in a club setting
Google Suite proficiency
Microsoft Office proficiency
CMS platforms (WixSite, Weebly, Squarespace) Delegation skills
Multitasking ability
Performance evaluation expertise
Creative Programs
- Adobe Photoshop
- Premiere Pro
- Canva
- Procreate
Project Management Programs
- Notion
- NETSUITE
Activities
UCLA
Fall 2023 - Current
- Kaya Press Internship
- Advocating Intersectional Medicine
- Pan-Afrikan Mental Health Advocacy
- MannMukti UCLA
- Days for Girls UCLA
- Black Latinx Aids Project
- SEACLEAR
- LA GIRL GAINS
- AURUM
- She's the First UCLA
- Henna with a Heart
UCLA USAC Transfer Student Representatives - Mental Health Events Internship
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024
UCLA USAC Financial Support Commission - Director of Educational Programs
Fall 2022- Spring 2023
Santa Monica College
- Black Collegians
- Adelante
- Women In Stem
- Intersectional Feminist Alliance
- Psych Club
Volunteer - Los Angeles County
June 2016 - Current
Heal the Bay - Black Lives Matter:
• Advocated for environmental conservation and awareness.
• Engaged in social justice activism and awareness.
• Supported causes for a better planet and equal rights.
Community Healing Gardens, Garder Street Women's Bridge Housing Center, Boys and Girls Club of Venice:
• Contributed to local community well-being through gardening.
• Assisted women in transitional housing on their journey.
• Provided mentorship and guidance to youth in a club setting.
Timeline
ASUCLA Student Supervisor
University of California, Los Angeles
09.2022 - Current
Student Worker
Santa Monica College Reprographics Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
Student Office Aid
Santa Monica College, STEM Lab
12.2018 - 12.2019
Gender Studies Major, Asian American Studies Minor -
University of California, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - Gender Studies Major
Santa Monica College
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