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Martha Palafox

7604 Miramonte Blvd

Summary

Motivated and results-driven professional pursuing a Master’s in Leadership at Azusa Pacific University, with a strong foundation in communication and public relations. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations from California Polytechnic University. Known for strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous growth in both academic and organizational settings.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach/Mentor

Elevo
08.2024 - 11.2024
  • Three sites were worked at, with different students, and all different locations
  • Adaptability played a big part in ensuring the students learned what they needed to learn in the way they were more inclined to learn based on their age

Resident Advisor

Cal Poly Pomona University Village
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • One of 23 resident advisors responsible for the safety of 1200+ residents
  • I was responsible for holding office hours, night walks, conducting meetings, etc
  • Time management skills and leadership was needed to be ready to deal with any problem on property

Summer Residential Counselor

Thrive Scholars
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • One of ten hired to tend to 150+ scholars for six weeks at UCHICAGO
  • Scholars ranged from 17 to 19 years old and varied with background, races, ethnicity, and more
  • I coordinated events, oversaw city outings, enforced curfew, and much more

Online Tutor

Go Charter LLC
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Worked with 1st-5th graders who’d fallen behind in their education
  • It would often be in group sessions unless the student needed additional help
  • Fun power points that I created enabled productivity with the students

Education

Masters in Leadership -

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Public Relations

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • CPR Certified
  • Effective communication
  • Public speaking
  • Event coordinator
  • Crisis management
  • Communication
  • Social Media Manager
  • Creative Graphic Designer

INTERNSHIPS

COM DAY - CoCoordinator 

  • Tasked with coordinating groups to ensure everything was on track for the event
  • Needed to efficiently communicate with the professor and peers regarding updates or last minute changes
  • Got to plan, design, coordinate and execute the largest communication event of the semester

Intern, Prepa Tec Middle School

  • Shadowed an events and communication coordinator at the school
  • Created a social media club that was going to be run by students
  • I also experience working in the marketing field as I promoted the school

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
French
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Timeline

Coach/Mentor

Elevo
08.2024 - 11.2024

Resident Advisor

Cal Poly Pomona University Village
07.2023 - 05.2024

Summer Residential Counselor

Thrive Scholars
06.2022 - 08.2022

Online Tutor

Go Charter LLC
03.2022 - 05.2022

Masters in Leadership -

Azusa Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Public Relations

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona