Keyla Amador
Berkeley,CA
Summary
Latinx bilingual UC Berkeley undergraduate student, passionate about representation of minorities in higher education. Enthusiastic to obtain internship experience, dependable person, motivated to network and thrive in group work environments. Experience in social media management, will bring positive attitude and excellent multitasking abilities to workforce.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern/Volunteer
The Raices Center at UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Helped recruit and retain Latinx scholars into higher education
- Mentored Bay Area High School Students in the process completing college applications through the HYPHEE program (Helping Youth Pursue Higher Education Early)
- Organized presentations to teach students how to succeed in higher education
- Met with mentees, edited essays, assisted with answering questions about the college application process
Ballet Dancer & Part-time Instructor
Ballet Folklorico Xochipilli
Hayward, CA
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Ballet Folklorico Dancer of 10+ years
- Part-time Dance instructor volunteer
- Taught children Mexican cultural dance for free at local church
- Preformed for festivals, church events, Holidays, etc.
- Executed complex footwork patterns with precision.
- Built memorization skills through complex footwork and skirt techniques.
- Created a community of dancers sharing the passion for keeping Mexican culture alive.
MEChA Club President
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano De Aztlán
Hayward, CA
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Nationally recognized Latinx club (MEChA) focused on understanding and learning news surrounding BIPOC communities.
- Responsible for event planning, leading and organizing meetings.
- Implemented cultural holiday tradition of Dia de Muertos Ofrenda
- Led fundraisers selling ethnic foods, taught school community about Latinx heritage, embraced cultures and traditions on campus
- In charge of social media management and club recruitment
Non-Profit Alumni Ambassador
Global Glimpse
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Partook in an international travel experience to the Dominican Republic
- Learned how to effectively communicate in spontaneous situations with newly met people.
- Used translation skills to facilitate communication of American volunteers and locals during trip
- Interacted with kids, worked in coffee plantations, learned about country's agriculture.
- Joined the Ambassador program and assisted monthly workshops to prepare to answer questions about trip experience
- Spoke in Q&A sessions throughout the Bay Area about personal experience with program in hopes of receiving more donations and encouraging students to apply
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
Dennys Corp
Union City, CA
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Enforced safety guidelines for employees and patrons of the restaurant.
- Mastered the skill of multitasking, centered position of host and waitress, attended tables, in charge of to-go orders and learned effective speaking communication skills applicable in daily life.
- Frequently tasked with training new employees on handling customers and take-out orders.
- Provided assistance with closing tasks such as restocking supplies and cleaning equipment.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Impact Academy Of Arts & Technology
Hayward, CA06-2023
Skills
- Scheduling
- Technical Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Meeting Coordination
- Fully fluent in English & Spanish
- Bilingual Interpreter
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Written Communication
Accomplishments
- Cal Alumni Association UC Berkeley The Achievement Award Program (TAAP) Scholarship Recipient
- Cal Alumni Association UC Berkeley The Leadership Award Recipient
- University of California Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Intern/Volunteer
The Raices Center at UC Berkeley
09.2023 - 11.2024
Non-Profit Alumni Ambassador
Global Glimpse
09.2022 - 03.2023
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
Dennys Corp
02.2022 - 12.2022
MEChA Club President
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano De Aztlán
06.2019 - 06.2023
Ballet Dancer & Part-time Instructor
Ballet Folklorico Xochipilli
01.2019 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Berkeley
High School Diploma -
Impact Academy Of Arts & Technology
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