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Israel Perez

Chicago,IL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seeking to maintain a part-time or seasonal position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills and time management. Always willing to take on added responsibilities to meet goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Advisor

University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
08.2020 - Current
  • Fostered a safe and healthy community for underclassmen on campus by providing oversight, academic and everyday support, and social programs established to construct a sense of community.
  • Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds, while always attempting to promote positive relations between residents and staff.
  • Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents, monitoring personal needs and diverse backgrounds of said residents.
  • Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes.
  • Provided swift and knowledgeable emergency support in line with campus crisis protocols.

Dining Hall Worker

University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues. While always monitoring dining room inventory and replenishing as necessary.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Youth Leader

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Alongside a Teacher, oversaw 2 assigned groups of incoming students and presented activities and small lectures on Academic Life.
  • Engaged youth by following, implementing and assisting in creating lesson plans.
  • Modeled appropriate interactions with youth individually and in groups by encouraging involvement in activities.
  • Succeeded in establishing bonds with future students and welcoming them to the community.

Library Volunteer

Chicago Public Library
Chicago, IL
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Greeted visitors, answered questions and made book recommendations across subjects and genres.
  • Supported librarians with general administrative tasks such as cataloging inventory, book reshelving and clearing book drops.
  • Planned and executed small presentations to motivate and educate families on the summer reading programs offered by CPL
  • Guided individuals who only spoke Spanish throughout the process of obtaining Library Cards and taking advantage of any opportunities offered.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Psychology

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05.2024

Skills

  • Resident Engagement and Support
  • Conducting Building Rounds
  • Activity/Event Oversight
  • Reviewing and Handling Complaints
  • Constructing Relationships with Residents
  • Planning/Leading Community Meetings
  • Enforcing Safety Protocols
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Fluent in Spanish

Timeline

Resident Advisor

University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
08.2020 - Current

Dining Hall Worker

University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
08.2020 - 05.2021

Youth Leader

Whitney M. Young Magnet High School
07.2019 - 09.2019

Library Volunteer

Chicago Public Library
05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor Of Science - Psychology

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Israel Perez