Steven Ballinger
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
As a full-time graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in College Counseling and Student Development, I bring a deep passion for supporting student success. I am compassionate, resourceful, and respectful, with a strong sense of empathy for students from all backgrounds. I thrive in nurturing environments and am committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive campus experience. My goal is to help every student feel seen, supported, and empowered to reach their potential
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Azusa Pacific University Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources
Azusa California
08.2024 - Current
- Provide academic coaching to students
- Support students with Assistive Technology
- Outreach and support through campus events
- Coordinated accommodations for students with disabilities, ensuring compliance with university policies
- Developed training materials to educate staff on accessibility best practices and resources
- Conducted research on assistive technologies to enhance learning experiences for students
- Facilitated workshops promoting awareness of disability services within the university community
- Developed and managed organized, orderly student databases and tracking systems
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Notary Public
Self-employed
Commerce California
09.2019 - Current
- Provided comprehensive notarization services for legal documents to uphold compliance with state laws.
- Conducted document signing sessions to ensure clarity in instructions and address client questions effectively.
- Maintained precise records of notarized documents to support legal standards and facilitate traceability.
- Cultivated robust client relationships by leveraging effective communication and personalized service.
Event Operations Supervisor
Hillcrest Country Club
Los Angeles, CA
03.2006 - 09.2019
- Supervised event setup and breakdown, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Coordinated logistics for events, managing vendor relationships and resource allocation effectively.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service protocols, enhancing guest experience quality.
- Oversaw inventory for event supplies, optimizing procurement processes to ensure availability.
- Led team meetings to discuss event strategies, fostering collaboration among diverse departments.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering a culture of collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect among team members.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for customer service and event management.
- Supervised event setup and breakdown, ensuring adherence to club standards and timelines.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure supplies and services for diverse events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2024
Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA08.2019
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft office
- Google Docs
- Event coordination
- Student mentoring
- Administrative support
- Event organization
- Event planning
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Azusa Pacific University Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources
08.2024 - Current
Notary Public
Self-employed
09.2019 - Current
Event Operations Supervisor
Hillcrest Country Club
03.2006 - 09.2019
Associate of Arts - Architectural Drafting
East Los Angeles College
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona