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Joshua Conwell

El Dorado Hills,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive Special Events Staff/Coordinator with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and extensive experience in large-scale event planning. Skilled in balancing multiple deadlines and coordinating diverse events while ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Experienced in anticipating needs, managing logistics, and providing responsive support in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and teams to deliver seamless, high-impact events that exceed expectations. Strong organizational and communication skills, with a focus on delivering successful events on time and within budget.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Teacher Special Education

Buckeye Union School District
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Assisted students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
  • Responsible for assisting in the execution of a students' IEP.
  • Focused on ASL as a means of communicating with non verbal and deaf or hard of hearing students.
  • Assisted in the delivery of effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Assisted in the instruction of students with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Student Events Staff/Coordinator

University of Santa Barbara, California
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with on-campus departments, student organizations and off-campus clients to plan and execute large scale and high profile events such as the Various Commencement Ceremonies, Annual Community Turkey Trot, Hosting of Sporting Events, Sorority & Fraternity Socials, Multi-Cultural Club Galas, and UCSB Alumni Weekend.
  • Collaborated with Operations and other departments to provide needed equipment, linen, audio-visual and other items as required for the scheduled events.
  • Proactively engaged with clients upon their arrival to anticipate and identify any last minute issues to ensure the event runs smoothly.
  • Met weekly with UCSB events staff to review event schedules and coordinate resources.
  • Met with the Meetings & Events Manager weekly to review upcoming event changes confidentially due to student protest, etc.
  • Assumed duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned by the Meetings and Events Manager.
  • Provided direction to staff members and participants to ensure event success.

Civic Engagement Scholars Program (CESP Cohort)

University Of California, Santa Barbara
09.2023 - 06.2024

As an active participant in the Civic Engagement Cohort, I engaged with local leaders and officials to address housing and student safety concerns in Isla Vista. My role involved exploring public administration principles through policy development, governance, and community planning. I contributed to public safety initiatives by raising awareness of bluff and oceanfront deck safety during large gatherings. I collaborated with property managers to post warnings and developed policy recommendations to enhance student safety and improve administrative practices.

Key Contributions:

  • Collaborated with local officials and property managers to implement bluff safety warnings and improve housing safety.
  • Proposed actionable policy improvements to property managers and local officials to enhancing safety standards for students.
  • Led public awareness campaigns to educate the Isla Vista community on safe practices for large gatherings near the ocean.
  • Gained hands-on experience in public administration through workshops, policy reviews, and fieldwork.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara
06.2024

High School Diploma -

Ponderosa High School
Shingle Springs, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Fluent in three languages
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Flexible and Agile
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work as part of a team or independently
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Skilled Problem Solving & Decision-making capabilities
  • Attention to detail

Special Interests and Achievements

I have always been deeply fascinated by geography and weather, which has sparked my interest in elevation, topography, and the diverse cultures and languages found around the world. Since middle school, I have been dedicated to studying Spanish, and I have also learned American Sign Language (ASL) due to my grandparents, who were both deaf. My passion for languages continues to grow as I actively seek new opportunities to learn.

I have a love for the outdoors, and activities like hiking, rafting, and camping are some of my greatest joys. At 17, I earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Scouts. From a young age, I was captivated by parcel maps, city planning, and zoning, and I would often build subdivisions while others played with toys.



Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
ASL Sign Language
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Civic Engagement Scholars Program (CESP Cohort)

University Of California, Santa Barbara
09.2023 - 06.2024

Student Events Staff/Coordinator

University of Santa Barbara, California
09.2022 - 06.2024

Associate Teacher Special Education

Buckeye Union School District
09.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California, Santa Barbara

High School Diploma -

Ponderosa High School
Joshua Conwell