Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
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Sofia Herrero

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Rising 3rd year AFROTC student at UF committed to using established skills and proficiencies in the challenging field of military strategy. Experienced with managing files, financial accounts, and personnel for Air Force commands and affiliated organizations. Passionate about the study of languages, history, and community engagement.

Work History

Arnold Air Society Squadron Commander

  • Enhanced squadron readiness by implementing comprehensive objectives and performance evaluations.
  • Maintained contact with Regional and National command for all necessary paperwork, facilitating scholarship allocation to qualifying members.
  • Fostered a culture of accountability and professionalism through consistent communication and clear expectations.
  • Improved morale and retention rates by addressing individual concerns and giving direction to the squadron.

Arnold Air Society Financial Manager

  • Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budget processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations, ensuring to meet yearly budget
  • Organized multiple fundraisers to support squadron philanthropic events, such as supporting the Wounded Warrior Project and the local Gainesville VA.

AFROTC Chief of Safety

  • Ensured secure environment for Air Force training mitigating environmental risks such as heat
  • Oversaw transport of safety supplies including AED, hydration systems, and first-aid kit
  • Organized teams to monitor trainees ensuring each was properly trained to respond to any medical emergency
  • Maintained inventory monthly of all safety supplies restocking on need by basis.

TA in Comparative World Agriculture

  • Assisted professor in grading student work providing timely and constructive feedback
  • Streamlined the grading process with efficient and clear rubrics on assignments, improving overall workflow efficiency
  • Engaged students by sharing personal experience with the class encouraging further pursuit of the subject

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Hispanic Linguistics & International Studies

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05.2025

Certificate - Teaching English as a 2nd Language (TESOL)

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
12.2024

Skills

  • Bilingual Fluency: English and Spanish
  • Intermediate Conversation: Portuguese
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Community Engagement

awards

  • Dean's List Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023
  • Honor Roll Spring 2022
  • Awarded Air Force Achievement Award for Outstanding Achievement
  • Lt Col John Lewis Crown Memorial Scholarship Recipient
  • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient
  • Lee County Franklin Merit Scholarship Recipient

Timeline

Arnold Air Society Squadron Commander

Arnold Air Society Financial Manager

AFROTC Chief of Safety

TA in Comparative World Agriculture

Bachelor of Arts - Hispanic Linguistics & International Studies

University of Florida

Certificate - Teaching English as a 2nd Language (TESOL)

University of Florida
Sofia Herrero