Juliana Upstill
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Visionary leader with proven track record delivering organizational success through strategic planning and operational management. Builds high-performing teams that drive innovation and improve efficiency to meet business objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Finance and Housing
Alpha Phi, Gamma Alpha Chapter
2025.01 - Current
- Managed financial and housing operations for 400 chapter members, overseeing an annual budget of $600,000 to ensure optimal resource allocation.
- Reduced chapter delinquency by identifying outstanding balances and following up with members to bring accounts into good standing.
- Coordinated with vendors to process invoices and track payments, maintaining accurate financial records and meeting deadlines to support operational efficiency.
- Organized live-in situations and coordinated room assignments for 40 members, managing rosters and resolving housing concerns to enhance member satisfaction.
Hostess
OLA Mexican Kitchen
2024.01 - 2026.01
- Delivered professional customer service in high-volume restaurant environment, ensuring smooth guest seating, timely reservations, and minimized wait times.
- Coordinated with guests, servers, and management to maintain operational efficiency and promptly address customer needs.
- Established lasting guest relationships through consistent communication, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, General Business
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA2028-05
Study Abroad Program - General Business Coursework
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Sydney, Australia2027-05
Skills
- Sales and Communication: Relationship Building, Persuasive Communication, Customer Engagement, Talent Acquisition Presentation speaking
- Business: Financial Management, Team Leadership, Marketing, Project Coordination, Organization
- Digital: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canea, Social Media Marketing, Billhighway Banking System
- Detail orientation
- Operations analysis
- Financial planning
- Cash Management
- Financial reporting
- Budget oversight
- Accounts Payable
- Financial forecasting
Activities and Leadership
- Alpha Phi, Gamma Alpha Chapter 2025 - 2026
- Recruitment Team Member
- Conducted one-on-one outreach with approximately 80-100 prospective members before and during formal recruitment, communicating chapter values and opportunities to drive engagement; contributed to the chapter meeting its recruitment goal.
- Alpha Phi, Gamma Alpha Chapter 2024 - Present
- Director of Videography
- Produced social media content to promote chapter events, recruitment, and organizational branding across digital platforms conducting a following of 60,800 followers.
- Collaborated with chapter leadership to develop targeted marketing content and tailor messaging for different audiences.
- Worked with brands, vendors, etc in collaborations
- Student Government / ASB
- Vice President and Treasurer
- Served in elected leadership roles supporting budgeting, student activities, and school-wide initiatives in collaboration with students, faculty, and administrators.
Accomplishments
- Leadership Medallion Award
Oiler Award (2 years)
Timeline
Vice President of Finance and Housing
Alpha Phi, Gamma Alpha Chapter
2025.01 - Current
Hostess
OLA Mexican Kitchen
2024.01 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, General Business
San Diego State University
Study Abroad Program - General Business Coursework
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)