Administrative Assistant

Julissa Esparza

Berkeley, CA ***** 626-***-****

**************@********.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julissaesparza/ EDUCATION

University of California, Berkeley Expected May 2027 B.A Political Science

B.A Media Studies

Minor in Public Policy

WORK EXPERIENCE

Social Science Research Pathways -Berkeley, CA, USA SSRP Undergraduate Research Assistant September 2025 – Present Paid research internship working with Political Science PhD candidate Johanna Reyes Ortega on her research "The Revolution Effect on Gender (In)Equality"; focusing on the Cuban Revolution's impact on gender equality. This program works to enhance my research and collaboration skills in a professional environment. Berkeley Law Dean’s Office Berkeley, CA, USA

Administrative Assistant September 2024 – Present

Assisted the dean's office administrative coordinator in ensuring the dean’s office ran smoothly through scheduling, file organization, event organizing, flyer creation and distribution, problem-solving, answering phone calls, and some light cleaning, among other tasks. ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Andre Sanford for Assembly Oakland, CA, USA

Campaign Intern February 2026 – Present

Connected with constituents of the broader East Bay area to advocate for the Andre Sanford campaign through community outreach events with a small, coordinated team.

Berkeley BridgeUSA Berkeley, CA, USA

President 2025- 2026 February 2025 – Present

Marketing Chair 2024-2025 October 2024 – February 2025 Co-President for BridgeUSA, a non-partisan club dedicated to fighting polarization through the act of facilitating an environment of constructive dialogue. Collaborates with teams on a school, regional, and national level to spread viewpoint diversity. Sigma Alpha Nu Pre-Law Society Berkeley, CA, USA

Marketing Chair May 2025 – January 2026

Sole creator and distributor of marketing materials for pre-law society dedicated to preparing undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds for law school.

Raices Recruitment and Retention Center Berkeley, CA, USA Political Advocacy & Community Development Fellow September 2025 – January 2026 Communications Committee Intern January 2025 – May 2025 Worked alongside a team of interns and fellows to handle digital and physical communication and marketing needs of Raices Recruitment and Retention Center. Sent out newsletters to over 1,000 subscribers, posted online to a following of over 4,000+, and took photos/video for more than 15 events semesterly. Golden Bear Orientation Berkeley, CA, USA

Orientation Leader August 2024, August 2025

Working collaboratively with a partner, provided leadership and guidance to a group of over 40+ newly admitted freshman and transfer students through seven days of scheduled programming. Maintained a safe and welcoming environment to assist new students through their transition from high school/community college to a four-year university. SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish

Skills: Well-versed in Microsoft and Google workspaces, Proficient in R, Well-versed in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Canva, Photo-Editing, Social media management, Well-versed in photography, technology and POS systems. 1+ years of customer service experience.

Interests: Pre-Law, Photography, Writing letters, Fiber Arts, Sewing, and Floral Arrangements.

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