High School Assistant Director
Resume:
Merosa
Uiagalelei
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Dedicated and talented professional proficient written and verbal communication, and personal relations with strong work ethic. Highly competent and well established in administrative environments that are fast paced and challenging. Education
Bachelor of Science, Ethnic Studies, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Associate of Arts, Sociology, Mt. San Antonio College (MT. SAC), Walnut, CA High School Diploma, Etiwanda High School, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Highlights
● Student Support Policies and Procedures Expert
● Community College experience
● Community Program Organizer/Coordinator
● Initiative
● Collaboration
● Strong Work Ethic
● Provide excellent communication skills
● Commitment to Diversity
● People-oriented
● Problem Solving
● Adaptability
● Critical Thinking
● Maintains confidentiality
● Lifelong Learner
Experience
April 2024- Current
ADMISSIONS SPECIALIST/UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS/UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE, RIVERSIDE, CA
● The Admission Specialist is responsible for recruitment and review of first-year and transfer applications
● Admitted student yield, relations with schools and community and family outreach
● Professionalism, skills in presenting information, attention to detail
● working in teams, and flexibility
● Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, the Admission Specialist is available to students, families, the campus community, and the general public to interpret, enforce and explain University policies and regulations
● Fosters and maintains good working relationships with the public, institutions and organizations involved in outreach recruitment as well as serves as a resource to the external community such as high school and community college counselors, and representatives from other universities
● Independently represent Undergraduate Admissions to students at high schools and community colleges by providing oversight at various programs and events and participating in school visits, and college fairs
● Travel to recruit prospective and admitted students
● Responsible for all phases of admission eligibility evaluation of both freshman and transfer applicants based on self-reported information, official transcripts, and other pertinent document
● Uses professional judgment and comprehensive knowledge of educational processes, including acceptance of transfer coursework from domestic institutions in determining whether applicants meet requirements for admission
● Perform with a high level of professionalism as a representative of UC Riverside and the University of California among many constituencies, oftentimes conveying complicated and/or sensitive information. July 2022- April 2024
OUTREACH COUNSELOR/ OUTREACH & RECRUITMENT EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS/CAL POLY POMONA, POMONA, CA
● Knowledge of student recruiting and marketing strategies.
● Ability to prepare reports, presentations and assist with preparing publications.
● Ability to work independently and possess self-direction skills to be able to initiate plans, organize, prioritize, multi-task, and coordinate work in a fast paced organization.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of staff, students, and external constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
● Skills and ability to use standard office equipment and standard software programs (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, FireFox, Safari, etc.), Zoom, various online academic resources (i.e., CalStateApply)
● Student recruiting experience.
● Knowledge of Freshman and Transfer Admission Requirements in the California State University System.
● Experience Using CMS (Common Management System), CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and OnBase (document image management system.)
August 2023- December 2023
FITNESS COACH/ UFC GYM/ CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA
● Sell and conduct private and small group training with members.
● Assist members and encourage member involvement in private training.
● Ensure accurate administration of client programs (dotFIT, supplements, measurement tracking, workouts, etc).
● Arrive on time, prepared and attentive for training appointments.
● Assist in revenue generating activities (complimentary workouts, supplement booths, body fat tables, workshops).
● Achieve personal monthly revenue objectives as set forth by the company in sessions, Personal Training and supplement sales.
● Conduct guest tours, and complete sales when needed through the Turn-Over process.
● Execute an effective prospecting strategy by performing “Starter Sessions” and other prospecting activities.
● Focus on changing lives through Service, Science and Sales.
● Be a brand ambassador of UFC Gym and its “Train Different” philosophy.
● Bring T.R.A.I.N (Timely, Ready, Aware, Inspiring, Noble) to life.
● Conduct safe and effective private training sessions.
● Maintain the organization and neat presentation of the fitness floor and training spaces.
● Respond professionally to requests and inquiries from guests, members and staff.
● Follow all policies and procedures regarding payment transactions.
● Follow all guidelines in the UFC Gym Employee Handbook.
● Document daily workouts for liability (adherence to national certification standards).
● Be knowledgeable of club facilities and services.
● Adhere to the agreed upon schedule set forth by the Fitness Manager.
● Daily 1-1 Check-in Meeting with Fitness Manager and Bi-Monthly meetings.
● Adhere to meal and rest break periods and must clock in and out for all shift times. 2
January 2022- July 2022
STUDENT SERVICES SUPPORT V/ VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE / MT. SAC, WALNUT, CA
● Processes and maintains student and employee vaccination records; Reports on daily student and employee engagement and logs information based on inquiries
● Assist in preparation or update of bulletins, newsletters, handbooks, website, and brochures
● Informs students and employees of the institution’s COVID- 19 protocol and regulations
● Informs students and employees of vaccination upload process and exemption process to be eligible to attend campus in person; Monitors the student inquiry phone hotline and email; answers the telephone; directs calls; provides information on student services department related inquiries; Under general supervision, provides responsible technical and clerical support to staff in various departments across campus.
● Assist in providing program with general support and assistance to faculty, staff, and students
● Knowledgeable of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. October 2021- December 2021
BENEFITS CLERK/ RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, RIVERSIDE, CA
● Answers correspondence, maintains records and compiles reports for informational purposes related to district benefit plan matters.
● Processes enrollment of new employees into District health and welfare plans; explains basic plan benefits to new hires.
● Processes enrollment of retirees into retiree insurance plans.
● Provides information for and assists current and former employees in addressing retirement questions and issues that may include STRS, PERS and PARS questions.
● Informs associate faculty on available health insurance plans, rates and enrollment. Reviews teaching assignments for benefit eligibility.
● Processes life and other insurance claims as needed
● Informs new and existing employees of Section 124 products and flexible spending accounts. May assist with the transfer of funds for check writes.
● Answers the telephone; directs calls; provides information on benefit related inquiries
● Inputs and monitors payroll deductions for various insurance products and deferred compensation contributions.
● Reconciles checks received from Riverside County Office of Education for voluntary payroll deductions, makes appropriate payments, and reconciles invoices for supplemental insurance plans.
● Files and image scans all benefit documentation, both hard copy and electronic files.
● Maintains supply of all benefit forms and information materials.
● Assists Benefits Specialist with open enrollment and other projects as assigned.
● Participates in District-provided in-service training programs.
● Maintains a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public.
● Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned. June 2020- June 2021
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING INTERN/ WINNER CIRCLE ATHLETICS, CORONA, CA
● Sports specific training tailored to adolescence, college and professional athletes
● Train large groups of athletes in a traditional strength and conditioning gym environment
● Performance specific training such as linear, lateral and vertical movement patterns to help all athletes improve combine testing protocols
● Conduct dynamic warmups, foam rolling, PVC pipe training, and other strength training methods
● Provide training direction, encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for games, competitive events or tours
● Adjust coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes
● Evaluate athletes skills and review to make adjustments from performance training
● Record performance data to determine fitness and potential in particular area of sport and athleticism 3
● Evaluate athlete's abilities, needs and physical conditions to develop suitable training programs meeting individual requirements
● Instructing athletes in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines
● Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision making during training sessions
● Cleaning various of the facility and maintaining equipment organization June 2021- September 2021
LA COUNTY CANVASSER/ SOCAL PACIFIC ISLANDER COVID RESPONSE TEAM NON- PROFIT, LONG BEACH, CA
● Effectively engage residents through door-to-door canvassing conversations to schedule residents for a COVID-19 vaccination appointment
● Inform them on the importance of the vaccine. Depending on the weather, conversations may take place over phone
● Work with the Canvass Supervisor to ensure that canvass goals are met
● Use technology tools to ensure accurate and timely data entry
● Make adjustments to canvass tactics as instructed by canvass leadership
● Complete daily and weekly reports on progress to goal for all metrics
● Represent the campaign with professionalism and ethical conduct
● Successfully complete required training on the COVID-19 vaccine, scheduling system, COVID-19 safety, and canvass database
● Ability to walk neighborhoods during shift (distance will vary depending on area canvassing). February 2021- May 2021
BILLING CLERK/ GRAPEVINE HOME HEALTH, CORONA, CA
● Responsible for financial record keeping
● Timely submission of professional medical claims
● Updating data, developing payment plans and preparing invoices
● Creating and maintaining updated documents/spreadsheets
● Knowledgeable of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. September 2019 – October 2020
TRIO TUTOR AND PEER ADVISOR/ SALT LAKE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Taylorsville, UT
● Assist students in writing and English
● Meets with students on a one-on-one basis to identify any support they needed that could be offered by the program
● Facilitates presentations to students to provide information about the TRIO program
● Performed clerical duties within TRIO main office
● Helped with TRIO applications
● Markets upcoming programs, services, and events through various communication venues and social media; develops flyers, brochures, programs, and other marketing materials.
● Assisted in scheduling Advising appointments for students
● Assisted conducting, creating, and facilitating TRIO support workshops to students
● Assists with development, implementation, and marketing of TRIO program events and workshops
● Attends and participates in program-related community activities, advisory boards, and professional conferences and meetings concerned with the development and implementation of assigned programs and/or projects.
● Knowledgeable of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
● Provided additional support to first generation students in applying for various support services within the community college
● Provided general administrative work, including preparing correspondences, memoranda, and reports, performing front desk customer service.
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January 2020 – April 2020
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOW, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
● Conduct a research project under the supervision of a faculty member and as proposed in application.
● Provide bi-weekly updates to assigned UROP advisor
● Complete a final research report by the end of the awarded semester
● Present research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium
● Conduct research among women of the Pacific Islander community in Salt Lake City, Utah in enhancing their overall holistic realms of wellness
● Coordinate compilation of data and analysis
● Utilize and maintain the data collected regarding the research project
● Ensure appropriate guidelines and protocols upon obtaining data and results
● Coordinate and facilitate the meetings, interviews, workshops, and events pertaining gathering research data and information
● Represent the department in meetings with other departments in matters relating to personnel issues and other administrative functions; represents the department to outside agencies and other groups.
● Understand, interpret, explain, and accurately apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
● Exercise initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in solving problems and developing effective solutions.
● Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy, including human relations skills, conflict resolution strategies and procedures, and team building methods and techniques.
● Provide data collection and report preparation.
August 2019 – May 2020
PASIFIKA UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP/ UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
● Develop research and critical thinking skills with PI Initiative mentor focusing on critical issues among the PI community
● Produce a fully developed research report/analysis of constructed research topic focused on PI social issue
● Develop research skills made applicable to the locally involved PI community
● Present final results through research presentation at the end of the term symposium
● Conduct a research project under the supervision of a faculty member and as proposed in application.
● Provide bi-weekly updates to Pasifika Studies director
● Complete a final research report by the end of the awarded semester
● Present research at the Pasifika Studies Symposium
● Provide detailed analysis of observations gathered of Pacific Islander women within the Salt Lake City, Utah community
● Utilize and maintain the data collected regarding the research project
● Ensure appropriate guidelines and protocols upon obtaining data and results
● Coordinate and facilitate the meetings, interviews, workshops, and events pertaining gathering research data and information
● Represent the department in meetings with other departments in matters relating to personnel issues and other administrative functions; represents the department to outside agencies and other groups.
● Understand, interpret, explain, and accurately apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
● Exercise initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in solving problems and developing effective solutions.
● Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy, including human relations skills, conflict resolution strategies and procedures, and team building methods and techniques. August 2018 – October 2019
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE/PARK BUILDING RECEPTIONIST/UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
● Schedule student and faculty appointments
● Report to Presidential offices (Office of President Ruth Watkins & University Vice Presidents/Deans)
● Log signature forms Deliver faculty packages and forms
● Provide Park Building information and general campus information
● Be knowledgeable of the other core service areas and how to provide basic assistance to students
● Be able to actively communicate with students.
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● Communicate with University Representatives
● Organize and clean office materials.
● Deliver mail to main floor offices and redistribute remaining incoming building mail
● Frequent contact with employees regarding updates of events held within the Park building and answering general questions.
● Communicate frequently with the President and Vice President’s offices of the University
● Communicate frequently with administrative offices within the Park Building February 2019 – June 2019
PASIFIKA AMBASSADOR/ UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, SALT LAKE CITY, UT
● Assist Pacific Island Studies Initiative professors and faculty with workshops and projects in which helped advance goals of the PI Initiative
● Assist with the development of Pacific Islander Studies certificate curriculum
● Provided outreach to current U of U students and prospective students regarding opportunities under the PI Initiative at the U of U
● Provided outreach at community events with a PI focus and representation
● Coordinated and served as a representative of the University of Utah within the Pacific Islander Studies Program
● Performed a wide variety of complex and responsible specialized duties and assignments involving a wide range of outreach and organizing
● Worked frequently with peers and community with potential students
● Markets upcoming programs, services, and events through various communication venues and social media; develops flyers, brochures, programs, and other marketing materials. August 2019 - October 2019
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR/BEEHIVE SENIOR LIVING, WEST JORDAN, UT
● Provide interesting, creative and rewarding social atmosphere throughout the Community and promote resident participation through regularly scheduled high-quality activities, excursions, special events, guest speakers, movie showings, exercise sessions, the establishment of clubs, games, art and creativity opportunities, educational classes and other such activities.
● Actively engage in residents’ activities through personally leading activities and encouraging resident participation in all activities, excursion, and special events.
● Recruit, develop, manage and schedule Activity Assistants, Drivers, and Community Volunteers.
● Maintain a safe and secure environment for all staff, residents, and guests, following established safety standards.
● Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments. August 2017 - July 2018
TRANSFER CENTER ASSISTANT/MT. SAC, WALNUT, CA
● Provide assistance with transfer guidelines.
● Be knowledgeable of Cal State and UC application logistics and application deadlines
● Provide assistance with transfer applications.
● Prepare and assist with student workshops.
● Organize and clean office materials
● Be knowledgeable of computer program SARS
● Schedule student and faculty appointments
● Assist as needed in the planning and/or implementation of campus and community events.
● Be knowledgeable of the other core service areas and how to provide basic assistance to students: Financial Aid, Admissions and Records, and Counseling
● Be able to actively communicate with students. Communicate with University Representatives January 2017 - July 2017
KINESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT: FOOTBALL ASSISTANT/MT. SAC, WALNUT, CA
● Provide assistance regarding the athletics program and Mt. Sac information to incoming and current student athletes. 6
● Organize office material and files.
● Organize and clean weight room equipment (weights, machines, etc.).
● Provide stats and game information and participate and assist in preparing staff and team meetings.
● Be able to actively communicate with students and faculty.
● Assist as needed in the planning and/or implementation of campus and community events. June 2015 - June 2016
FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANT/MT. SAC, WALNUT, CA
● Provide assistance with the FAFSA application to students.
● Provide financial aid or scholarship related assistance to students.
● Provide clerical services to the financial aid department.
● Organize and file critical documents and office materials.
● Input data entry for financial aid documents.
● Be knowledgeable of the other core service areas and how to provide basic assistance to students: Transfer/Career, Admissions and Records, and Counseling
● Assist as needed in the planning and/or implementation of campus and community events.
● Be able to actively communicate with students and faculty.
● Participate in training sessions and meetings as scheduled. ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS
● Mount San Antonio College Student Government Leadership Certificate
● Mount San Antonio College ARISE (Asian & Pacific Islander Student Support Program) Leadership Certificate
● Mount San Antonio College Foundation 79/45 Scholarship
● Empowered Pacific Islander’s (EPIC) PILOT Leadership Program Certificate
● University of Utah Ivory Accelerator Scholarship
● University of Utah Undergraduate Research Grant/Fellowship
● University of Utah Pasifika Studies Undergraduate Grant/Assistantship
● Published as an assistant author of the University of Utah Pasifika Studies Certificate curriculum COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER WORK
● Founder/Director of Telesa Women of Oceania Community Organization
● EPIC (Empowering Pacific Islander Communities) Affiliation
● Mount San Antonio College Asian Pacific Islander Program & Services Affiliation
● University of Utah Pacific Islander Student Association Affiliation
● University of Utah Pasifika Scholars Affiliation
● Co-Director of Pacific Islander Womxn’s Association REFERENCES
Ronald Whitenhill, Associate Director, Recruitment, University of California, Riverside Contact Information: ******.**********@***.*** 951-***-**** Jordan Wilson, Adjunct Faculty/Volleyball Coach, Cypress College Contact Information: 909-***-****
Zelda Bolden, Coordinator, Career and Transfer Services, Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC) Contact Information: *******@*****.*** 909-***-**** 7
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