Tamara Menendez
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Recruitment and Outreach Manager
Para Los Ninos, Charter Schools Los Angeles
Los Angeles
06.2022 - Current
- Project manage unique recruitment campaigns for 3 schools ranging from Tk-8th grade; including virtual engagements, 6 in-person events, and social media and website content.
- Lead meetings with all school leaders and/or operations leaders to inform and drive progress on enrollment
- Represent organization at key community events, fairs, festivals, outreach or media events that bolster exposure and enrollment
- Assisted with developing marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters.
- Cultivated relationships with key partners in the community to promote collaboration opportunities.
- Implement new procedures and provided support for parents, faculty, and staff regarding enrollment process.
Peer Mentor
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted 4 cohorts designed to support patients between ages 13- 19 at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
- Provided individualized mentorship to 12 peers through 1-2 hour monthly wellness check-ins
- Facilitated 8 group discussion sessions focused on adulthood and adult care transition per cohort
- Organized activities designed to build self-esteem, independence and self-advocacy among participants
- Assisted peers in identifying and capitalizing on personal interests, goals and strengths.
Student Success Coach/Team Leader
City Year, Los Angeles
Los Angeles
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Served 3400 hours as a student advocate, tutor, and mentor in a Los Angeles Unified School District High School providing individualized and whole class academic support to students by creating initiatives that improved behavior/attendance
- Collaborated with the Program Manager in coaching, mentoring, and providing professional development to a group of 8 AmeriCorps members
- Oversee an academic based after school program that provided additional support to 106 enrolled students
- Collaborated with 3-4 partner teachers to construct effective communication plans to best support student needs and enhance their skills
- Led and managed the execution of 4 school wide events virtually and in-person that focused on social-emotional development and college preparedness.
- As Recruitment and Admission Ambassador cross-collaborated and networked with partner universities to recruit future corps members and advise applicants
Staff Manager
Farmers Insurance/ State Farm
Los Angeles, CA
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Implemented and enforced procedures by coordinating with company leaders, coaching employees, and overseeing staff activity.
- Assessed customer risk levels and recommended appropriate coverage options.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA05-2020
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish
- Problem-Solving
- Computer Literacy
- Strong Communication
- Event Organization
- Proficient in School Mint and Infinite Campus
Timeline
Peer Mentor
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
03.2023 - 05.2024
Student Recruitment and Outreach Manager
Para Los Ninos, Charter Schools Los Angeles
06.2022 - Current
Student Success Coach/Team Leader
City Year, Los Angeles
07.2020 - 06.2022
Staff Manager
Farmers Insurance/ State Farm
07.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
California State University - East Bay
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