Jesse Benefiel
Campbell
Summary
Multi-disciplinary graduate student with extensive experience in guest interaction, administration, customer service, and research. Skilled in communication, coordination, and education, and seeking full- or part-time summer employment that utilizes a diverse and adaptable skill set.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator
Waste Reduction Resource Awareness Program
Arcata
08.2024 - Current
- Led and supported educational and hands-on outreach to raise awareness of the organization's branches
- Addressed public and internal inquiries regarding events, programs, and resources
- Maintained and promoted a reusable office supply program
- Headed an ongoing sneaker recycling program within the organization
Director of Volunteers and Resources
Eric Rofes Multicultural Queer Center
Arcata
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw recruitment, delegation, and scheduling of volunteer teams
- Maintained clear lines of communication between constituents, staff, and community partners
- Coordinated access to health, cultural, and identity-reaffirming resources
- Communicated with and directed individuals to appropriate internal and external assistance programs
- Developed and executed inclusive programming and events
- Fostered community engagement and belonging
Tour Guide, Escape Room Host, Tour Lead
Winchester Mystery House
San Jose
01.2019 - Current
- Guest communication
- Conducting tours (close to 1,000)
- Escape room operation (including maintaining game flow and troubleshooting)
- Scheduling
- Tour dispatching
- Historical research
- Team leadership and communication
Miscellaneous Roles
Inquire for More Details
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Rides Associate - Gilroy Gardens (2014)
- PR Assistant and Student Representative - AS HSU (2014)
- Registered Behavioral Technician - Trumpet Behavioral Health (2016)
- Dental Receptionist - PSU Health and Counseling Center (2017)
- Hotel Receptionist - University Place Hotel, Portland (2018)
- Front Desk Receptionist - Dr. John J. Jimenez Endodontics (2021)
Education
Master of Arts - Academic Research
California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt
Arcata, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology; Minor: French and Francophone Studies
California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt
Arcata12-2016
Skills
- Customer engagement, service, and conflict resolution
- Group management and clear instruction delivery
- Tour guiding with a historical emphasis and interactive storytelling
- Communication (verbal and written); professional etiquette
- Composure and adaptability under pressure
- Typing: 73 words/minute
- Reservation software; Microsoft Office and G Suite; R and SPSS
- Research methods and analysis
Additional Experience and Engagement
- Volunteer, Henry W. Coe State Park (2008-2013); OHSU Anesthesia Ward (2018)
- Research Assistant, Behavioral Endocrinology Research Lab; Social Influence Research Lab, Cognitive Research Lab (2024 - Present)
- Graduate Assistant, Introductory Neuroscience (2025)
- Presenter; Society for Neuroscience (2018), Western Psychological Association (2025)
- Leadership Positions; Creekview Area Council (Cal Poly Humboldt, 2013-2014); Queer Student Union President (Cal Poly Humboldt, 2015-2016), Neuroscience Club Vice President (Portland State University, 2018-2019)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Coordinator
Waste Reduction Resource Awareness Program
08.2024 - Current
Director of Volunteers and Resources
Eric Rofes Multicultural Queer Center
08.2024 - Current
Tour Guide, Escape Room Host, Tour Lead
Winchester Mystery House
01.2019 - Current
Miscellaneous Roles
Inquire for More Details
01.2017 - 10.2021
Master of Arts - Academic Research
California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medicine
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology; Minor: French and Francophone Studies
California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt
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