Lea Soriano
Gurnick Academy
Fresno,CA
Summary
Professional with strong background in student support and academic advising. Proven ability to enhance student experiences and drive success through effective communication, problem-solving, and program coordination. Highly collaborative, adaptable to changing needs, and results-driven. Skilled in relationship building, conflict resolution, and using data to inform decisions.
25
Years of experience
Work History
Student Success Coordinator
1 Year 1 Month- Developed innovative orientation programs to help incoming students acclimate to the campus environment quickly.
- Conducted a comprehensive analysis of student data to inform targeted interventions and program improvements.
- Facilitated collaboration between academic departments to better serve the needs of interdisciplinary learners.
- Managed caseloads of diverse student populations, providing tailored guidance on achieving personal and academic goals.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement, and retention.
- Coordinated academic support services, ensuring timely access to resources for diverse student populations.
- Implemented confidential record-keeping systems designed to protect student privacy while still allowing for effective communication among support teams.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Monitored student progress through data analysis, identifying at-risk individuals for targeted interventions.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Mentored new staff on best practices in student success initiatives, promoting knowledge sharing across teams.
- Enhanced student retention by implementing personalized success plans and progress monitoring.
- Organized campus events promoting academic success, fostering positive relationships among students, faculty, and staff.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless delivery of support services for students facing challenges or barriers to success.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity within the learning community through diversity awareness programming and cultural competency training initiatives.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, driving continuous improvement in service delivery processes.
HH Materials Handler
1 Year- Managed inventory levels through accurate tracking and timely reporting of stock discrepancies.
- Coordinated material handling processes to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced material handling time and increased operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain operations and reduce lead times for materials.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities, ensuring adherence to safety standards and maintenance schedules.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Enhanced warehouse efficiency by organizing materials and implementing inventory management systems.
- Monitored warehouse to identify missing items, spills, and unusual activity.
- Optimized storage solutions, creating more efficient use of warehouse space.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, leading to a reduction in workplace accidents.
- Improved safety standards, conducting thorough inspections of material handling equipment.
ParaProfessional
21 Years 11 Months- Working with Special Needs Children – ParaProfessional working with students in various special education programs. Providing a safe environment for each individual student with emotional and mental needs. Created daily itineraries, documenting and tracking performances, updating student records, providing regular status updates to teachers, parents and other reporting groups within the system. Assisted students with organizational skills, completion of assignments, communication skills and providing alternatives to certain behaviors that were more beneficial to the students health and provide them with safe exit strategies.
- Supported classroom instruction by facilitating student learning and engagement activities.
- Assisted teachers in developing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with staff to implement behavioral management strategies effectively.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to enhance academic performance.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, fostering a supportive environment.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve instructional techniques and strategies.
- Led small group sessions to reinforce key concepts and skills in various subjects.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques effectively to maintain a structured learning environment conducive to student success.
Logistics/Team Trainer
6 Years 10 Months- Logistics/Team Trainer – Physically working and communicating with management to direct incoming materials & train the employees with stocking shelves. Also, a part of a full store remodel team.
- Developed training programs to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions for new hires, improving integration into team dynamics.
- Evaluated training effectiveness, implementing feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement.
- Implemented best practices in customer service training, enhancing overall team productivity.
- Mentored staff to promote skill development and foster a collaborative environment.
- Trained other employees in customer service, food safety, and performance requirements.
- Greeted customers with a smile and provided friendly service to professionally handle every need.
Education
Associate Degree
Skills
Student engagement
Technology proficiency
Academic advising
Motivation techniques
Google Teams
Google Meets
Google Chrome
Gmail
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Student Success Coordinator
Gurnick Academy
06.2025 - Current
HH Materials Handler
Pacific Gas & Electric
09.2023 - 09.2024
Logistics/Team Trainer
Target Corporation
10.2013 - 08.2020
ParaProfessional
Fresno Unified School District
10.2001 - 09.2023
Eastern Gateway Community College
Associate Degree