Michael Tran
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Community engagement specialist of 8+ years
Well-established in fast-paced and challenging environments within diverse teams and various sectors including nonprofit, education, and government.
Relentlessly eager to learn with proven aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Highly adaptable, resilient under pressure, effective communicator
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Preparedness Specialist
American Red Cross
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared over 1000+ children and adults in emergency readiness action plans during 2021 California Wildfire Season through specialized presentations and workshops.
- Coordinated extensively with local organizations, businesses, and institutions, in setting dates and venues for workshops.
- Managed regional database system, inputting new entries, removing outdated contacts, measuring and compiling data reports.
- Collaborated with campaign team to reach monthly goals as well as meet individual deliverable deadlines.
COVID-19 Relief Coordinator
City Of Manchester - Mayor's Office
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Stationed at mayor's office for 8 weeks as AmeriCorps COVID-19 emergency response team member. Relieved mayor's office and municipal departments overwhelmed by increased citizen aid requests by: resolving individual cases, coordinating mass outreach, creating citywide relief programs, leading community engagement and service events.
- Supported office administration further by setting constituent appointments, cross-communicating schedules between departments, and reserving conference rooms for personnel.
Student Success Coach
City Year Los Angeles
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Reformed at-risk students' behaviors and academics by developing, implementing, and collaboratively fulfilling 11 unique 9-month student action plans.
- Tracked student progress through multiple databases, scheduling, conducting, and proctoring lesson plans and regular assessments for individual students as well as groups.
- Reduced student attrition rates with early intervention strategies and consistent follow-up on academic progress.
Education
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJBusiness Administration & Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Office Management
- Database Management
- Multitasking and Time Management
- Relationship Building
Recent Experience
Retreat Center Apprentice, 06/2023 - 05/2024
Esalen Institute & Ratna Ling Retreat Center, Big Sur & Cazadero, CA
Graduated from apprenticeship programs with solid foundations in industry-specific knowledge. Assisted in coordination of workshops utilizing holistic health approaches such as feng shui, reiki, and meditation. Advised aspiring reiki practitioners, sharing knowledge and expertise in energy healing techniques.
Timeline
Community Preparedness Specialist
American Red Cross
08.2021 - 10.2021
COVID-19 Relief Coordinator
City Of Manchester - Mayor's Office
07.2020 - 09.2020
Student Success Coach
City Year Los Angeles
07.2018 - 02.2019
Seton Hall University
Business Administration & Management
Southern New Hampshire University