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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Availability
Accomplishments
Timeline
Kristin Saplala

Kristin Saplala

Academic Tutor
Reedley,CA
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
George Washington Carver

Summary

♦ Bringing 10+ years of experience as a Innovative, Goal-oriented, Multi-talented Corporate Law Office Manager and Senior Graphic Web Designer.

♦ Consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Successful at maintaining customer satisfaction through effective and friendly customer support.

♦ Successful as a peer tutor in the following subjects: Psychology, Biology, English and ESL.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4

Years of post-secondary education (ONGOING)

Work History

Student Staff and Academic Tutor

Reedley College
Reedley, CA
08.2019 - Current
  • Created special handouts, study guides and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.
  • Supported teacher instruction by discussing concepts and creating custom practice questions.
  • Developed student confidence though attentive instruction in multiple areas English, ESL, Psychology and Neuroscience, Health and Nutrition, History, US Government, Political Science, Geography, Trigonometry, Art applying positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.
  • Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.

Medical Volunteer/Partner-in-Hope

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
, United States
02.2020 - Current
  • Making a difference in the lives of children battling Cancer and other life-threatening diseases, through Volunteer Missions and Fundraising for nearby Hospitals, Churches, Homeless Shelters, Adoption Agencies

Fashion Model/Social Media Influencer

BossBabe
, CA
01.2020 - Current
  • ~ Freelance and Part-Time on Instagram.
  • ~ Rebranded: @OfficialHerTeam.
    Empowering Women Everywhere.
  • Our goal is to empower women globally through our Boss Babes Co items.
  • 25% of every sales goes towards causes and organizations giving women of ALL backgrounds the resources they need to have a bright and beautiful future.
  • Produced relevant product content to reach target customers.
  • Created, curated and managed published content for feed and stories across social media channels.
  • Maintained social media accounts by keeping content engaging, fresh, educational and entertaining.
  • Engaged with consumers using education, passion and authenticity.

Senior Web Designer

Philippine Corporate Enhancement & Governance, Inc.
Makati, Philippines
07.2018 - 10.2020
  • Strengthened company brand and identity by creating distinctive website and logo in less than 3 months.
  • Created and maintained company website: http://philceg.wordpress.com/.
  • Established milestones for projects and prepared all 4 team members to meet aggressive deadlines.
  • Took concepts and produced design mockups and prototypes to strengthen designs, enhance user experiences and improve site interactions.
  • Maintained strict budgetary and scheduling guidelines to satisfy customers with high-quality, targeted designs.
  • Designed, implemented and monitored web pages and sites for continuous improvement.
  • Created eye catching and functional digital design concepts across various platforms to strengthen company brand and identity via Wordpress.com blog.

Legal Firm Office Manager

Philippine Corporate Enhancement & Governance, Inc.
Makati, Philippines
07.2006 - 07.2018
  • Developed team communications and information for pre- and post-seminar meetings, with regards to topics e.g. Corporate Governance & Ethics, Digital Securities, Risk Management, and Anti-Money Laundering Laws (AMLA) Reform.
  • Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
  • Maintained the company website: http://philceg.wordpress.com/.
  • Worked with CEO, Board Members, Attorneys-At-Law, Treasury and Staff to resolve all technical problems, improve operations and provide exceptional clientele service.
  • Received training and certification from the Philippine SEC and in collaboration with the US SEC (Securities & Exchange Commission) to represent international partnerships among small, entrepreneurial businesses and large corporations such as MedCo Holdings, ItalPinas Development Corporation, and Vista Land Real Estate in Asia.

MBA Professor's Assistant

Ateneo Graduate School Of Business
Manila, Philippines
05.2004 - 04.2006
  • Acted as substitute and instructed students using lectures, discussions and demonstrations in MBA, Principles of Management, Strategy, and Decision Making.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Suite.
  • Graded over 160 to 200 assignments per week to input grades using Microsoft Excel and Ateneo Grid System.
  • Identified students' strengths and weaknesses to create tailored learning activities, informing the professor and his options for an after-school program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University Of California, Merced, Merced, CA
07.2021 - Current
  • Awarded UC Blue And Gold Scholarship/Bobcat Grant, Osher Reentry Grant, TRV Scholars (Transfer, Returning, Veterans)

Associate of Arts And Sciences - Transfer - Psychology

Reedley College, Reedley, CA
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Graduated with Honors, Magna Cum Laude (3.9 GPA), Dean's List.
  • Vice President and Treasurer of Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society.
  • Elected to Senator for Associated Student Government Body in 2020.
  • Received Federal Work-Study Scholarship Program.
  • Professional development completed in Social Science Pathways.
  • Member of Concert Choir, Fellow Christians Society, STEM Program.

Skills

Supervisory Skills and Hands-On Approachundefined

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Accomplishments

  • Excellent Managerial Loyalty Award for 10+ Years.
  • Supervised team of 4-6 staff members in multiple departments (Finance, IT, Administration, Research & Development)
  • Member of the Honor Roll, consistently, despite being in 4 different schools on 2 different coasts in a space of 1 year.
  • Member of the Philippine Red Cross, assisted in yearly volunteering periods, most notably in the Relief Efforts for the victims of Tropical Super Typhoon "Hayan".
  • Succeeded in Charity Fundraising for small Catholic parishes in the Philippines.
  • Success in Raising Awareness and Preservation for the Environment and livelihood of Native Filipino Tribal communities.
  • Became go-to resource for Community and Student Activities.
  • Skilled in Karate, Kenjutsu (Samurai Swordplay), Aikido.
  • Skilled in Painting and Drawing (Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Charcoal, Pencils)
  • Skilled in Soccer, Field Hockey, Softball, Basketball.
  • Skilled in Theater, Song, Chorus and Dance.

Timeline

University Of California, Merced - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
07.2021 - Current
Medical Volunteer/Partner-in-Hope - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
02.2020 - Current
Fashion Model/Social Media Influencer - BossBabe
01.2020 - Current
Student Staff and Academic Tutor - Reedley College
08.2019 - Current
Reedley College - Associate of Arts And Sciences - Transfer, Psychology
08.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Web Designer - Philippine Corporate Enhancement & Governance, Inc.
07.2018 - 10.2020
Legal Firm Office Manager - Philippine Corporate Enhancement & Governance, Inc.
07.2006 - 07.2018
MBA Professor's Assistant - Ateneo Graduate School Of Business
05.2004 - 04.2006
Kristin SaplalaAcademic Tutor