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Ivan Rocha

Delano,CA

Summary

Experienced leader with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Have worked in blue-collar and white-collar worlds, with an extensive understanding of what it takes to succeed in both. Experience with career and education counseling, both abroad and at WCPA in Lost Hills. Looking for a career where I can continue to grow my interpersonal and counseling skills. Highly interested in work involving the betterment and development of others.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Wonderful College Prep Academy
10.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering a positive learning atmosphere for academic growth.
  • Became familiarized with students' learning struggles and obstacles and how to mitigate them.
  • Extensive practice building interpersonal connections with both staff and students, allowing for smooth operations of a hectic work environment.
  • Provided counseling for students seeking blue-collar employment and higher eduction, both one-on-one and in class presentations.

Lead Writer and Editor, Cabirllo Voice

Cabrillo College
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Led a team of writers in production of a weekly news paper with strict deadlines and high validity standards.
  • Investigated and explored local leads to produced stories for the news paper and a local radio station, KSQD.
  • Proof-red and edited writers' articles weekly, ensuring all articles were up to par with standards.
  • Set up interviews, conducted outreach and networking with key local figures and organizations

Machine Shop Manager/ Head Fabricator

DACO Farm Supply/ Peraltas Machine Shop
08.2015 - 01.2021
  • Led fabrication projects from inception to completion while meeting budgetary and timeline requirements.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture healthy work relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members, ensuring to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Helped new recruits develop both technical and soft skills.
  • Coordinated between work teams, fabricators and machinists, to ensure projects needs were met smoothly and efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

CSULB
Long Beach
07.2023

Skills

Workspace and personnel efficiency development

Networking and customer relations management

Personnel management and training

Group and individual instruction

Student engagement

Education and career guidance

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Wonderful College Prep Academy
10.2021 - Current

Lead Writer and Editor, Cabirllo Voice

Cabrillo College
08.2020 - 06.2021

Machine Shop Manager/ Head Fabricator

DACO Farm Supply/ Peraltas Machine Shop
08.2015 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

CSULB
Ivan Rocha