Rachel Kanakaole-Sweitzer
Redlands,CA
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in community and technology related roles. Proficient in software development, system administration, and technical support. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and engagement with the local community to enhance accessibility to various forms of care for all members of society.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Specialist-Public Relations & Outreach
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
San Bernardino, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Working with the PR team to uphold the county brand through print/digital assets and community outreach efforts.
- Lead for project tracking and time management.
- Facilitates training, informing the community about behavioral health services and resources.
- Graphic design for social media, print, and internal/external newsletters.
- Using peer-based knowledge to help inform department procedures and services.
- Administrative support for county event planning.
- Lead in planning events, securing venues, locations, and maintaining budget limits.
- Vendor procurement for large-scale events.
Peer and Family Advocate
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
San Bernardino, USA
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist - Provides direct consumer support through facilitation of one-on-one and group sessions focused on recovery and mental wellness
- Crisis-intervention and providing linkage to other community & DBH resources/programs
- Facilitates groups to help consumers self-advocate and build social skills
- Provides transportation to consumers on community integrative excursions
- Connects consumers with direct services such as showers, laundry, meal services
- Clerical duties including data entry, attendance reports
- Planning and development of consumer engagement sessions for DBH
Sales Associate/Website Manager
PHARMACY BOARDSHOP
Hesperia, USA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Fill and ship orders for the online website through Shopify.
- Managed Google Ads and marketing campaigns.
- Photograph/Manage E-Commerce.
- Creates social campaigns for marketing/email subscription newsletters.
- Online/In-Person Customer Service/Interaction.
Field Organizer
CAMPAIGN FOR THE CALIFORNIA DESERT
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Local organizer for the effort to protect areas of the Mojave Desert through national monument designation.
- Boots-on-the-ground outreach to businesses, students, and local residents for education and awareness.
- Petition signing and event tabling in high schools and community events.
- Engaging with local, state, and federal legislators at a public hearing with Senator Diane Feinstein.
- Organized high school outreach with students and residents to attend the Senator's public hearing.
New Chapters Coordinator
ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE CAMPUS NETWORK
New York, USA
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Research and analysis of local, state, and federal policy surrounding education, and equal rights.
- Development and amplification of Millennial voices at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Interpret and analyze policies, public issues, and legislation.
- I wrote blog posts regarding various policy issues and current events, such as community college tuition.
- Consult with and advise government officials, civic bodies, research agencies, the media, political parties, and others concerned with political issues.
- Help establish new chapters of the RICN in colleges across the nation.
Founding Member/Policy Coordinator
SAN BERNARDINO GENERATION NOW
San Bernardino, USA
11.2013
- Grassroots organizing to bring attention to the bankruptcy and recall election in San Bernardino.
- Encouraged civic engagement and political participation in local politics in San Bernardino.
- Phone banking, social media campaigning, and community volunteerism.
- Millennials led a grassroots organization geared to make space for local community members in politics.
- High school voter registration campaigns with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
- Mayoral campaign debate partnership with the Sun Newspaper and Cal State San Bernardino.
- Helped establish community revitalization projects through community murals and park clean-ups.
- Interaction with the City Council, the Mayor, and general city politics.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
VICTOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
VICTORVILLE, CAASSOCIATES DEGREE - LIBERAL ARTS
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE
VICTORVILLE, CAASSOCIATES DEGREE - POLITICAL SCIENCE
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE
VICTORVILLE, CABA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UMASS GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Public speaking
- Event Planning Expertise
- Special Project Management
- Marketing Visual Communication
- Community Engagement
- Crisis intervention
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Zoom
- Asana
- Teams
- Canva
- Social Media Management
Certification
Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
Timeline
Mental Health Specialist-Public Relations & Outreach
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
09.2023 - Current
Peer and Family Advocate
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 09.2023
Sales Associate/Website Manager
PHARMACY BOARDSHOP
01.2017 - 01.2020
Field Organizer
CAMPAIGN FOR THE CALIFORNIA DESERT
09.2015 - 11.2015
New Chapters Coordinator
ROOSEVELT INSTITUTE CAMPUS NETWORK
08.2014 - 05.2015
Founding Member/Policy Coordinator
SAN BERNARDINO GENERATION NOW
11.2013
Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
VICTOR VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - LIBERAL ARTS
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - POLITICAL SCIENCE
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE
BA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
UMASS GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
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