Irma Polero
Merced,CA
Summary
Recent Grad Student with a bachelors in Sociology and Psychology. Driven to learn quickly and support team members. Eperience in data entry, recordkeeping, and client support. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage information accurately in fast-paced environments while maintaining confidentiality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Merced Community Action Agency
Merced, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Organized and audited client files, completed general intakes for future clients
- Supported clients find housing options and complete applications through our Enhanced Care Management Program
- Enrolled clients into our Community Support program
- Conducted community outreach and encampment visits
- Used Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint to track data and support team projects.
- Supported team members with recuperative bed data
Intern
United Domestic Workers Alliance
Merced, CA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Led time sheet training for members
- Phone banking to inform members (AB283, board meetings, events)
- Phone banked for the UDW Summer picnic, reached 400 members
- Event coordinating
- Organized office paperwork/member data
- Designed flyers for legislative initiatives.
- Completed “Five Steps of a House Visit” training for 2026 Governor Elections
- House visits
Intern
East Los Angeles Women's Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed domestic violence prevention workshops and applied trauma-informed practices to support affected individuals.
- Engaged in group exercises focused on emotional support and community healing strategies.
- Strengthened awareness of gender-based violence resources within the Los Angeles community.
Intern
California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance
Los Angeles, CA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Participated in advocacy campaigns and protests to promote immigrant rights across California.
- Completed training workshops on immigration law and community organizing.
- Supported events to mobilize youth participation and civic engagement.
Education
Bachelor's - Sociology & Psychology
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA01-2026
High School diploma - undefined
East College Prep
Los Angeles, CA01-2022
Skills
- Community outreach and engagement
- Research support/data collection
- Case management
- Event coordinating
- Goal reaching (phone banking for large numbers)
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Data entry
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Word, IHSS portal, Jiva, other programs
Certification
- Human Research – Social/Behavioral Research Basic Course CITI Program, University of California, Merced
Completed August 2025 | Expires August 2028
Timeline
Intern
United Domestic Workers Alliance
06.2025 - 08.2025
Intern
Merced Community Action Agency
08.2024 - Current
Intern
East Los Angeles Women's Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance
06.2018 - 08.2018
High School diploma - undefined
East College Prep
Bachelor's - Sociology & Psychology
University of California, Merced