Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Internships
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Wesley Acastre

Provo,UT

Summary

Talented Program Coordinator skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Expert in personnel leadership, resource management and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or project results.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

Charles R. Drew University Of Medicine And Science
02.2022 - Current
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
  • Created and delivered program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
  • Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
  • Assisted with grant writing and fundraising efforts to secure funding and sustain program long-term.

Program Administrator

Americorp Health Action Response Team HART
06.2021 - 12.2021

Assigned to: CDU-Kedren Mobile Street Medicine Program

  • Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
  • Coordinated and communicated with external stakeholders to support program objectives.
  • Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
  • Supported planning and coordination of mobile program and associated activities.

Program Administrator

Americorp OneOC VIP Program
01.2021 - 06.2021

Assigned to: Cancer Kinship

  • Coordinated and communicated with external stakeholders to support program objectives.
  • Conducted research and analyzed data to inform program decisions.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Andal Law Group, APC
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
  • Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants, and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes.

Sales Manager

Zen Emporium, LLC
10.2014 - 11.2019
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.

Education

Master of Liberal Arts - Extension Studies, International Relations

Harvard University
Online
05.2022

Certification - Intelligence And National Security

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2019

Skills

  • Administrative and Executive Assistance
  • Project Administration
  • Leadership and Team Oversight
  • Budgeting and Resource Management
  • Policy and Procedure Improvement
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Certification

  • PMP - Program Management Professional

Anticipated to complete certification in March of 2024

Affiliations

American History Association, Mormon History Association, Organization for American Historians, Society of American Historians, The Book of Mormon Studies Association, Western History Association, Mormon Scholars in the Humanities, Organization for American Historians, American Studies Association, American Association for State and Local History

Internships

Oral History Digital Transcription

Claremont, CA

10/2023 - Current

Take recorded oral interviews and correct their digital transcription, add topic summaries, and log in digital archive system at the Center of Global Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University.

Timeline

Program Manager

Charles R. Drew University Of Medicine And Science
02.2022 - Current

Program Administrator

Americorp Health Action Response Team HART
06.2021 - 12.2021

Program Administrator

Americorp OneOC VIP Program
01.2021 - 06.2021

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Andal Law Group, APC
11.2019 - 11.2020

Sales Manager

Zen Emporium, LLC
10.2014 - 11.2019

Master of Liberal Arts - Extension Studies, International Relations

Harvard University

Certification - Intelligence And National Security

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Central Florida
Wesley Acastre