Summary of Specialties: Affordable Housing Financing, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Project Management, Grant Writing and Funding Applications, Partnership and Collaboration, Data Analysis and Research, Bilingual (Spanish).

JOB EXPERIENCE

Development Intern, Mercy Housing California July 2022 - June 2023

Conducted research analysis on urban planning matters by collecting and compiling data to support the decision-making processes, ensured adherence to relevant codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Assisted with proposed development projects by evaluating their compliance with City plans, applicable laws, and environmental regulations, and contributed to reports and documents required for grants and permits.

Collaborated with diverse stakeholders, including staff from various City departments, community leaders, and the public by effectively communicating complex planning concepts.

Concrete Pump Operator, Salazar Concrete August 2018 - September 2021

Maintained and serviced industrial-grade machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.

Operated concrete pumps to accurately deliver and pour concrete at construction sites.

Communicated effectively with concrete masons and cement truck drivers to coordinate seamless workflow and achieve project requirements.

COMMUNITY AND ORGANIZATIONAL WORK

Volunteer, Urban Farmers January 2018 – January 2020

Conducted community surveys to collect produce donations that promoted food security and reduced food waste.

Harvested fruit trees in residential areas and facilitated the redistribution of fresh produce to local food banks that supported access to nutritious food for vulnerable communities.

Volunteer, Holy Rosary Youth Group August 2019 – June 2020

Mentored Catholic youth by providing guidance, support, and positive role modeling.

Assisted in teaching youth classes and facilitated tutoring sessions to support their educational growth and development.

Coach, Freedom Highschool Rugby Club August 2018 – June 2020

Assisted in coaching instruction, providing valuable feedback to enhance player performance.

Planned and conducted team meetings to promote communication, strategy development, and team cohesion.

EDUCATION

Los Medanos College August 2018 - May 2021

Associate degree in Business Administration

Dean’s List recipient Fall 2019 and Winter 2020

University of California, Davis September 2021 – June 2023

Bachelor of Science in Community and Regional Development

Admitted into the California Coalition for Rural Housing Program

Academic and historian chair for Raza Unida cultural club

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