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Bilingual

(English/Spanish)

Microsoft Office Suite

and Google Drive Suite

Illustration

Weapons Handling

CPR & First Aid

Integrity

Team Work

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Empathy

Descalation and

Conflict

Management

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PHOENIX JOB CORPS

CENTER Certified

Nursing Assistant

2005 Phoenix, AZ

GLENDALE COMMUNITY

COLLEGE Completed 40

credit hours toward a

Bachelors in Applied

Science

2005, 2021 Glendale, AZ

PHOENIX COLLEGE

Emergency Medical

Technology Certificate

May 2021 Phoenix, AZ

MANUEL SALDANA

Collaborated with management to develop new promotional food specials that raised money for community organizations Created changes to kitchen layout, cooking procedures, and kitchen equipment that resulted in more efficient food preparation Provided management with interpreter services

Persuaded owner and head chef to incorporate new menu items that are now permanent additions due to their popularity Championed a volunteer effort of 40+ people that increased the sustainability of a community event, resulting in the collection of 900 pounds of plastic and raising $400 for a family in need Spearheaded the organization’s first voter registration program that resulted in almost 500 new registered voters

Organized monthly volunteer trips to Eloy Detention Center helping connect dozens of immigrant families

Supervised and mentored over 20+ youth, training them in campaign development, advocacy, public speaking, and leadership Coordinated silk printing operations with other staff, printing over 100 original designs on shirts and posters for local organizations Guided customers through the insurance claims process with a focus on active listening, detailed record keeping, and patience Troubleshooted customer concerns with team

Organized street outreach efforts to engage unsheltered youth Supervised daily shelter operations which included creating weekly group activities, tracking medical prescriptions, providing specialized resources and ensuring client safety

Generated weekly behavior and progress reports for each client Deescalated group conflicts and individual crisis moments Mentored clients and supported them in implementing life goals Promoted to Scout/Sniper platoon through vigorous selection Created positive relationships with Afghanistan armed forces and civilians as a member of the Provisional Reconstruction Team 2 Afghanistan tours

THE CORONADO Line Cook

Phoenix, Arizona Sep 2018 - Present

PUENTE HUMAN RIGHTS MOVEMENT Voter Registration Advocate Phoenix, Arizona Volunteer 2009-2021 Staff Jan 2018 - Sep 2018 SENTRY Claims Representative

Scottsdale, Arizona Sep 2016 - Aug 2017

TUMBLEWEED CENTER FOR YOUTH DEV. Youth Care Worker Phoenix, Arizona Jan 2013 - Sep 2016

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD Infantry Soldier

Phoenix, Arizona Sep 2005 - July 2012

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