Victor Diaz
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Academically trained researcher in the field of public policy, public administration, political science, and small business organizations. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency. Hands-on experience in business management, academic settings, and community outreach which will allow to thrive in group settings and build key interpersonal relationships professionally.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Policy Consultant
Orange County Transportation Authority
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Developed research proposal under UCI's School of Social Ecology for OCTA that analyzes net social benefits of their 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan
- Analyzed OCTA past project performances with quantitative and qualitative research methods including cost-benefit analysis, statistical data analysis.
- STATA, R), interview transcription analysis, and field survey analysis
- Reported findings and presented recommendations before panel of administrators and experts in the field.
Development Intern
The Bail
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Received and recorded new donations in Salesforce, up to 50 or more daily (checks, wire transfers, matching gifts, etc.)
- Responded to FAQs, community outreach, and other donor inquiries in general email inbox
- Researched opportunities about fundraising, nonprofit leadership, grant writing, and criminal justice policy reform.
- Provided support to development director with special projects and events
Policy Analyst
University of California Irvine Graduate
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Analyzed energy policy regarding implementation of hydrogen fuel cells stations for Orange.
- County Transportation Authority for their transportation planning division
- Interviewed energy policy experts in field of hydrogen fuel cells and collected quantitative data analysis.
- Presented reports to research fellows and PhD researchers.
Policy Analyst
University of California Irvine Graduate
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Analyzed effects of ARES 2020 Act on small, local businesses through Los Angeles area.
- Conducted interviews with small businesses owners, collected qualitative data and coordinated to write research findings.
- Presented reports to research fellows and PhD researchers.
Manager/Consultant
Hancock Park Cleaners
06.2012 - 09.2021
- Introduced new systems of organization to streamline company changes.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Analyzed internal policies regarding inventory and delivery services that brought in more than $150,000 yearly.
- Increased profits by 30% through effective client engagement.
Education
Principle Methods of Political Science, Intro to Public Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Politics in Latin America, Constitutional Law, Policy & Ethics, Microeconomics and Public Policy, Geographical Information Services and Urban Planning, Environmental Law, Qualitative methods and data collection, Transportation planning and infrastructure -
Master of Arts -
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA12.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- GIS software
- STATA
- Policy Creation and proposals
- Public speaking
- Business management
- Salesforce
- Coding Data
- Cost benefit analysis,
- Drafting reports and policy proposals
- Climate Change Policies
- Environmental Research
- Content Management Expertise
- Inspections and Reviews
- Company Process Analysis
Additional Information
- HONORS & AWARDS , Master of Public Policy Fellowship, University of California Irvine Received a merit fellowship for academic excellence upon acceptance into the M.P.P. program and maintained a gpa of 3.5 or above
Timeline
Policy Consultant
Orange County Transportation Authority
01.2023 - 06.2023
Development Intern
The Bail
09.2022 - 01.2023
Policy Analyst
University of California Irvine Graduate
09.2022 - 12.2022
Policy Analyst
University of California Irvine Graduate
03.2022 - 06.2022
Manager/Consultant
Hancock Park Cleaners
06.2012 - 09.2021
Principle Methods of Political Science, Intro to Public Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Politics in Latin America, Constitutional Law, Policy & Ethics, Microeconomics and Public Policy, Geographical Information Services and Urban Planning, Environmental Law, Qualitative methods and data collection, Transportation planning and infrastructure -
Master of Arts -
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
California State University Northridge
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