Mailani Garcia
CSU Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program
Sacramento,CA
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented administrative and research professional with experience supporting operations, data analysis, research projects, documentation, and cross-functional coordination. Skilled in organizing complex information, conducting qualitative and quantitative research, preparing reports, maintaining accurate records, and turning data into clear, actionable insights. Known for strong organization, communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Administrative & Research Analyst Assistant
7 Months- Co-led cross-functional research on CSU funding models, campus resources, and AANHPI student belongingness; synthesized findings into a shared framework used by 3 student affairs working groups to align programming with identified gaps in representation and servings.
- Audited and visualized enrollment and graduation trends across 20+ CSU public dashboards, producing a 12-page analytical report with annotated graphs and source links; presented to internship leadership, leading to two recommended changes in how program success metrics are tracked semester-over-semester.
- Designed and deployed a Qualtrics survey instrument and conducted a systematic literature (managed via EndNote), established a “living library” of 50+ peer-reviewed sources that informed program research priorities.
- Supported qualitative data collection at the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS), including archival categorization of 200+ historical documents; designed a retrieval log and indexing system.
- Maintained and organized online files and electronic filing systems, ensuring documents and records were accurately stored, accessible and easy to retrieve.
- Communicated professionally with employees, faculty, students and visitors by phone and in-person, responding to inquiries and directing requests as needed.
- Coordinated calendar scheduling and video conferencing while managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines and supporting day to day operations.
Historical Collections & Documentation Assistant
5 Months- Supported the digitization of historical museum collections by systematically categorizing and describing photographs in Excel, including identifying image types (portraits, roster photos, event documentation) to prepare materials for online public access.
- Created structured metadata entries for 200+ historical images, writing clear, descriptive captions that preserved contextual details and improved searchability for future researchers and community members.
- Partnered with a research analyst and a social science research librarian to refine cataloging protocols, ensuring alignment with museum standards and long-term digital preservation goals.
- Contributed to preserving Filipino American historical records by organizing visual materials that document community life, supporting the museum's mission to make underrepresented histories accessible and publicly visible.
Research Interviewer
4 Months- Conducted 30+ semi-structured interviews (ranging from 5-minute screens to 2-hour dietary recalls) on food security and EBT usage
- Collected high-quality qualitative data using structured and open-ended questioning techniques, directly informing a 15-page program report that identified three actionable policy gaps in local food access for SNAP/EBT users.
- Partnered with a licensed health nutritionist to iteratively redesign interview protocols, shortening average survey time.
- Documented and organized all interview data with precision (transcriptions, field notes, thematic coding tags), enabling rapid cross-team analysis and reducing data preparation time
Writing Tutor
1 Year 11 Months- Guided 40+ undergraduate students through each stage of the writing process—from interpreting assignment prompts to final revisions
- Mentored students requiring targeted academic support, including English language learners and first-generation college students, using asset-based coaching techniques that increased self-reported writing confidence
- Managed bi-weekly group tutoring sessions for 8–12 students per session, designing structured agendas and facilitation guides that improved session attendance
- Developed individualized consulting strategies for students struggling with thesis development and argument structure
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Psychology
Skills
Qualtrics
Interviewing
Research Documentation
Report Writing
Archival Research
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Data Analysis & Visualization
Survey Design
Public Data Dashboards
Project Tracking
SOP Development
Event Coordination
Calendar Management
Certification
Social Justice Leadership Seminar & End-of-Life Certification Series: Hospice Administrative Roles and Hospice Direct Patient Contact
AWARDS
Dean’s Honor Roll, Ayad Al-Quazzaz Distinguished in Sociology Award
Timeline
Administrative & Research Analyst Assistant
CSU Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Historical Collections & Documentation Assistant
Filipino American National Historic Society Museum
01.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Research Interviewer
Sacramento State Population Research Center
04.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Writing Tutor
Sacramento City Writing Center
01.2022 - 12.2023Read More
California State University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology & Psychology
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