Valerie Garduno
Whittier,CA
Summary
Motivated college student with experience in leadership skills with experience in planning engaging events and mentoring volunteers. Expertise in strategic planning and problem-solving contributes to a supportive environment that fosters academic success and community involvement. Dedicated to delivering high quality results in both academic and volunteer settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President for Punte Club
Punte Student
08.2025 - Current
- Leadership Skills: Plan direct strategic goals with students engagement and academic success.
- Plan Fundraisers: By making designs, participate in the school events to earn fundraisers for the club and promote our club to student to join and explain what the Punted program is.
- Plan Volunteer events: I would plan volunteer opportunities for students where they and my self would participate to learn leaderships skills and earn community service.
- Lead meetings: I would hold meetings with students to discuss upcoming events, school work, and plan events.
A Kitty for You Cat Rescue
Volunteering
08.2025 - Current
- Communication Skills: Actively strengthened my communication skills through daily interactions with fellow volunteers, staff, and potential adopters.
- Animal Care: Provided comprehensive daily care, including feeding, grooming, interacting with them to work on their trust, confidence and making sure they get enough play time, and monitoring the health and well-being of rescue cats.
- Volunteer Training: Mentored and trained new volunteers on animal handling, safety protocols, and facility maintenance, and how to care for the cats.
VG Equipment LLC Company
English and Spanish Translator
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Translated technical documents and marketing materials, ensuring cultural relevance and accuracy in messaging.
- Created detailed reports on accuracy of translated documents.
- Conducted quality control checks on translated content to guarantee accuracy and consistency across all materials.
- Offered translation support for interviews and employment-related processes concerning Spanish speakers.
- Developed training materials for staff on cultural nuances impacting translation effectiveness in diverse contexts.
Education
High School Diploma -
California High School
Whittier, CACurrent Student - Major in Biology
Rio Hondo College
WhittierSkills
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving
- Volunteer recruitment
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Training and mentoring
- Pet care
Timeline
Vice President for Punte Club
Punte Student
08.2025 - Current
A Kitty for You Cat Rescue
Volunteering
08.2025 - Current
VG Equipment LLC Company
English and Spanish Translator
06.2024 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
California High School
Current Student - Major in Biology
Rio Hondo College