Sofia Serrano
LOS ANGELES,California
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with a strong commitment to serving the unhoused community. With a background in community service, I am driven by empathy for individuals facing homelessness and a desire to make a difference in their lives. My skills in critical thinking and advocacy and outreach have prepared me to contribute effectively to PATH. I am eager to apply my abilities in specific relevant areas such as case management, advocacy, and community outreach.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Crew Leader
Los Angeles Conservation Corps
Los Angeles, California
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Motivated and guided young corpsmembers in achieving their education, development, and work plans and goals.
- Provided corpsmembers with the necessary skills to improve their employability through hands-on training and mentoring.
- Acted as a liaison between project sponsoring agency staff and supervisors at project worksites.
- Trained and guided the team in project development tasks, ensuring timely, efficient, and effective project implementation.
- Adapted to additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to organizational goals.
Youth Conservation Corpsmember
Los Angeles Conservation Corps
Los Angeles, CA
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Proactively set and pursued educational, developmental, and professional goals with the guidance and support of staff.
- Developed and enhanced employability skills through hands-on training and practical work experience.
- Worked collaboratively with staff and peers to create and follow individualized work plans aimed at personal and professional growth.
- Conducted outdoor work activities for extended periods, including tree planting, brush clearing, trail construction and maintenance, recycling, litter abatement, landscaping, and various construction projects.
- Collaborated effectively as a team member, demonstrating the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues of diverse ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds.
Education
Associate of Arts - Sociology
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA07-2024
Skills
- Making informed and effective decisions under pressure
- Ability to find creative solutions and resources to meet clients' needs
- Ability to understand and share the feelings of others, showing genuine care for the unhoused individuals
- Clear and effective communication to interact with clients and colleagues
Timeline
Assistant Crew Leader
Los Angeles Conservation Corps
06.2021 - 01.2022
Youth Conservation Corpsmember
Los Angeles Conservation Corps
10.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Sociology
East Los Angeles College
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