Kaleb Watkins
Morgan Hill,California
Summary
Hardworking Student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational and communication skills. Familiar with campus life and ways to help students integrate and navigate educational processes. Attentive, diligent and personable with a positive attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Ambassador
West Valley College's Anti Racism Task Force
Saratoga , CA
2021.11 - 2022.05
- Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
- Advocated for change regarding the treatment and experiences of minorities attending West Valley College
- Discussed possible solutions to improve the accessibility of important school resources for current and incoming college attendees
- Discussed the importance conscious and proactive imagery when it came to the school presentation to newcomers.
- Shared personal experiences in hopes of ,shedding light upon, and improving the experiences of other black and non-white students.
President of the Black Student Union
West Valley College
Saratoga , CA
2021.08 - 2022.05
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as leading campus tours, conducting orientation programs, public speaking.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
Volunteer
Hope Worldwide Volunteer Corps
Santa Clara , CA
2020.07 - 2021.11
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
- Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
Pet Sitter
A Family Friend
Morgan Hill , United States
2021.09 - 2021.09
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
Volunteer
Hope Worldwide Volunteer Corps, Honduras
San Pedro Sula , Honduras
2019.07 - 2019.07
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- provided toiletries, hygienic products and water filtration to a community in need
- reached out to and spent time with the youth
- made arts and crafts gifts for the children
- made meaningful connections with the fellow volunteers I worked with.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Coordinated food, clothing and household items for disadvantaged individuals and families.
- Engaged in community outreach to aid program mission centered on community support and enrichment.
Teacher's Assistant
Chaboya Middle School
San Jose , CA
2019.06 - 2019.07
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Volunteer
Youth Action Council
Morgan Hill , United States
2015.06 - 2017.06
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events for programs and services.
- Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
- Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services.
- Tracked volunteer hours in spreadsheets.
- Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Animation
West Valley College
Saratoga, CA05.2022
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Campus Tours
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Public Relations Strategy
- Recreational Activities
- Creative Strategies
- Illustration
- Graphic Design
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- Had artwork featured in the SchoolArts Magazine Nov 2018
- Helped design and paint a school mural for Live Oak
- Collaborated with team of classmates in the development of Live Oak High School's 2019 school yearbook.
- Created the design for the Pods4Learning backpacks used in the Evergreen Elementary School District
- Was featured in Morgan Hill Times newspaper for participating in the senior citizens ball.
Art/ Illustration
I enjoy drawing people do a lot of character design, digitally and on paper. I have made cover artwork for the albums of a few local artists. I also paint. On occasion I make music, and I enjoy thrifting.
Timeline
Student Ambassador
West Valley College's Anti Racism Task Force
2021.11 - 2022.05
Pet Sitter
A Family Friend
2021.09 - 2021.09
President of the Black Student Union
West Valley College
2021.08 - 2022.05
Volunteer
Hope Worldwide Volunteer Corps
2020.07 - 2021.11
Volunteer
Hope Worldwide Volunteer Corps, Honduras
2019.07 - 2019.07
Teacher's Assistant
Chaboya Middle School
2019.06 - 2019.07
Volunteer
Youth Action Council
2015.06 - 2017.06
Associate of Arts - Animation
West Valley College
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