Yareli Arellano
Middleton,WI
Summary
Adaptable professional with extensive experience in community support services. Demonstrated strengths in active listening, conflict resolution, and social perceptiveness. Successfully guided clients in utilizing available resources, resulting in improved outcomes. Proven problem-solving skills with a resilient approach to challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail & Community Support Associate
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Waunakee, USA
05.2023 - 06.2026
- Facilitated access for individuals and families to affordable clothing, food, and household necessities, enhancing their quality of life
- Guided community members in navigating resources for housing stability and basic needs, contributing to improved overall well-being
- Provided bilingual Spanish-English translation to help Spanish-speaking clients communicate with staff and access services
- Cultivated a welcoming, respectful environment for individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and support
- Strengthened communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills through daily community engagement
- Trained new staff on community resources and support procedures.
Volunteer
River Food Pantry
Madison, USA
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Delivered meals to underserved families across Madison neighborhoods
- Provided resources and assistance to families and children
- Prepared and packed food for delivery to support community nourishment
- Created outreach materials to increase visibility of services provided.
Family Food Truck Assistant
Churros Blossom
Waunakee, USA
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed customer orders during peak times to enhance service speed
- Facilitated daily operations to promote customer satisfaction
- Executed tasks independently to maintain workflow consistency.
Library Volunteer
Gonzales, USA
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Facilitated educational and literacy programs by reading to young children
- Organized, shelved, and maintained library materials to ensure accessibility
- Created engaging learning spaces that fostered positive student experiences
Community Translator
LaGrange County
LaGrange, USA
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Facilitated communication between families and educators between families, students, and educators, enhancing collaboration and support
- Translated between Spanish and English to assist students and families
- Facilitated understanding of school-related information and instructions for peers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-2028
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI05-2026
High School Diploma -
Waunakee High School
Waunakee, WI06-2024
East Ascension High School
Gonzales, LA01-2021
Skills
- Bilingual: Spanish & English
- Translation services
- Customer service communication
- Resource navigation
- Outreach advocacy
- Community collaboration
- Teamwork and leadership
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Cultural empathy
Hobbies and Interests
- Community service and social advocacy
- Social justice and diversity studies
- Sustainable fashion and thrifting
Leadership And Community Experience
- River Food Pantry Volunteer, Madison, WI, Summer 2025, Helped prepare and pack food for delivery, Delivered meals around Madison neighborhoods, Provided resources and assistance for families and kids if asked
- Family Food Truck Assistant, Waunakee, WI, Summer 2021, Managed customer orders efficiently during high-volume periods, Demonstrated reliability by independently completing assigned tasks, Supported daily operations to ensure positive customer experiences
- Library Volunteer, Gonzales, LA, 2019-2020, Read to young children during educational and literacy programs, Assisted with organizing, shelving, and maintaining library materials, Helped create welcoming and structured learning environments
- Community Translator, LaGrange, KY, 2017-2019, Translated between Spanish and English to assist students and families, Helped peers understand school-related information and instructions, Served as a communication bridge between families, students, and educators
Timeline
Volunteer
River Food Pantry
06.2025 - 07.2025
Retail & Community Support Associate
St. Vincent de Paul Society
05.2023 - 06.2026
Family Food Truck Assistant
Churros Blossom
06.2021 - 08.2022
Library Volunteer
01.2019 - 12.2020
Community Translator
LaGrange County
01.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Madison Area Technical College
High School Diploma -
Waunakee High School
East Ascension High School