Maura Chamu
South Gate,CA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Roman Empire Agency
12.2022 - Current
- Assist with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions
- Communicate with patients’ family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships
- Exercise confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements
- Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills to ensure accurate record-keeping of client progress.
- Encourage positive coping strategies among individuals experiencing emotional distress.
- Implement evidence-based interventions designed to increase communication, socialization, and daily living skills in clients.
- Follow treatment plan goals and interventions by utilizing sound judgment and seeking out appropriate consultation.
ADMISSIONS RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST II
UCLA: Division of Graduate Education
01.2021 - Current
- Implement policies and regulations in order to correctly admit prospective graduate students to their respected master’s or doctoral degree programs
- Work with systems (Oasis, Slate, Slack, Constant Contact, and Box)
- Create, update and maintain detailed documents and spreadsheets by creating professional charts, pivots and filters
- Attend in person recruitment fairs/events in Universities and provide information to prospective students regarding our graduate programs
- Help coordinate virtual and in-person Trainings for SAO's across campus
- Interviewed potential employees to determine good fit for organization’s culture and needs.
- Identified discrepancies between documents and recommended solutions for resolving issues.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adhere to deadlines.
- Coordinated effectively with other departments during the review process in order to achieve desired outcomes.
LEGAL SECRETARY/ ASSISTANT
Dabbah Haddad & Suleiman, APC
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys
- Opened new client files
- Electronically filed documents to EAMS
- Filed and Served Notice of Depositions, Representation, Hearings
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences
- Prepared and filed Exhibits for trial.
STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER I
UCLA: Graduate Division
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Implemented UCLA’s policies and regulations in order to correctly admit prospective graduate students to their respected master’s or doctoral degree programs
- Assisted with front desk duties, which included answering phone calls and greeting prospective graduate students
- Worked with various systems (Oasis, Decision Manager, Jasmine, Slate)
- Created, updated and maintained detailed documents and spreadsheets by creating professional charts, pivots and filters
- Served as a guide for prospective graduate students on university and departmental academic policies, regulations, and procedures promulgated by the Academic Senate, Graduate Council, University of California Office of the President, and the Graduate Division
- Occasionally helped set up for GUM workshops and events.
ASSISTANT
Prodigy Custom Graphics
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted with the installment of tint
- Responded to telephone inquiries and emails from customers and delivered information to inform possible quote prices
- Created labels and shipped custom decals and logos.
STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER I
UCLA: Graduate Division
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Reviewed and released approx 1,600 admission cases, about 21% of the total for the 2018-2019 application cycle
- Worked with various systems (ie Oasis, Decision Manager, Jasmine, Outlook)
- Researched accreditation of domestic/international Universities
- Updated school database.
WORK STUDY STUDENT
UCLA: Graduate Division
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Organized and mailed transcripts, GRE/TOEFL scores
- Helped set up for events for incoming graduate students- Competitive Edge
- Assisted with campus tours
- Responded to telephone inquiries from prospective graduate students and delivered information to inform and educate callers
- Kept reception area clean and organized to offer positive first impression to every visitor
- Stocked materials in organized and useful manner
- Administered physical and digital filing systems, keeping records well-organized and easily retrievable by team members
- Greeted office visitors, provided information and directed to appropriate personnel to maximize team efficiency.
CRF MEMBER
Constitutional Rights Foundation
04.2012 - 09.2012
- I collaborated with other students and presented a civic action project: Our team focused on the issue of Homelessness
- Researched the many resources and policies that protected homeless women
- Interned at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
- Attended educational seminars.
Education
Master of Education - Foundations of Behavior Analysis Candidate
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH, US05-2025
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA, US12.2017
Skills
- Proactive problem-solving
- Effective communication skills
- Fluent in Spanish language
- Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat DC
- Database entry
- Professional and mature
- Tutoring and student assistance
- Diverse student populations
- Student transcript reviews
- Student support
- Able to work remotely
- Event Planning
- Resume Screening
- Onboarding Process
- Interviewing Techniques
- Positive reinforcement
- Discrete trial teaching
- Empathy and patience
- Team collaboration
TRAINING ACTIVITIES HONORS
- CARECEN/ Volunteer
- Vagthols Residential Care Center/ Burbank home
- Los Angeles Police Cadet Program Participant /Volunteer- Adviser
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN
Roman Empire Agency
12.2022 - Current
ADMISSIONS RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST II
UCLA: Division of Graduate Education
01.2021 - Current
LEGAL SECRETARY/ ASSISTANT
Dabbah Haddad & Suleiman, APC
11.2019 - 03.2020
STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER I
UCLA: Graduate Division
01.2019 - 06.2019
ASSISTANT
Prodigy Custom Graphics
06.2018 - 12.2018
STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER I
UCLA: Graduate Division
01.2018 - 05.2018
WORK STUDY STUDENT
UCLA: Graduate Division
08.2017 - 12.2017
CRF MEMBER
Constitutional Rights Foundation
04.2012 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - English
University of California-Los Angeles
Master of Education - Foundations of Behavior Analysis Candidate
University of Cincinnati