Rafael Sanchez

Dedicated and community-focused professional with a diverse background in IT support, technical troubleshooting, and fostering positive relationships within educational and community settings. Skilled in mentoring and supporting students, parents, and staff to achieve organizational goals.

• Youth Mentor, East Bronx Academy Alumni Network. Provided guidance and mentorship to current students, focusing on academic achievement and career planning., Supported alumni networking events and fundraisers to strengthen the school community.
• Community Engagement Volunteer, Bronx Community Outreach Center. Planned and facilitated workshops on technology skills for community members, focusing on increasing digital literacy., Partnered with local non-profits to organize neighborhood clean-ups and resource distribution events.
• Nike Community Impact Intern, Nike New York City. Organized and facilitated youth sports events and workshops aimed at promoting health and wellness in underserved communities., Partnered with local schools and community organizations to deliver programs encouraging physical activity and leadership skills in students., Engaged with residents to identify community needs and collaborated with Nike's outreach team to implement responsive initiatives., Supported the distribution of donated sports equipment to schools and non-profits, benefiting over 500 students.
• IT Support Intern, Fordham University IT Department. Provided technical assistance to students and faculty by troubleshooting hardware, software, and network-related issues., Conducted training sessions on university-provided applications and systems, improving campus-wide IT knowledge., Assisted in implementing updates and upgrades for campus-wide technology systems, ensuring smooth transitions.