Non profit professional

Benjamin Pereira

**** *. **** ******, **** Beach, CA 90805 - 562-***-**** - ********.*.*******@*****.***

Professional Experience:

Community Outreach Specialist June 2012- Present

Infogrip

Reached out to existing and past customers to maintain relationships and build up customer service reputation by checking on the use of the product and answering any questions or concerns about their purchase.

Attended trade shows to demonstrate products as well as promote for the company.

Assisted in the everyday business operations such as shipping, bookkeeping, and helping customers in person and over the phone.

Young Leaders Society Associate June 2011 – June 2012

United Way of Ventura County- Camarillo, CA

Develop and facilitate programs which cater to the needs of the community in the areas of Education, Income and Health.

Coordinate with corporate sponsors and a large volunteer base in developing dynamic strategies to advance the common good in Ventura County.

Input United Way constituent’s information into database (Andar) and extrapolate key information through data-mining procedures for effective administrative operations.

Student Assistant to Admissions and Recruitment October 2009 – May 2012

California State University, Channel Islands- Camarillo, CA

Input classified student data into student information system (People Soft/Oracle) for domestic and international student applicants to CSUCI.

Provide support to Admissions staff by maintaining student files, assessing and filing transcripts, verifying student record information, and sat on multiple hiring committee boards.

Assist in organizing and facilitating special events and projects on campus.

Youth Development Specialist Fall 2010 – Spring 2011

California Conservation Corps- Camarillo, CA

Maintained close communication with corps members, assessing transitional and career needs while offering guidance in positive decision making.

Assisted in the development of career development curriculum and executed action plans by keeping continuous record of program evaluations and performance goals through one-on-one interviews and employment of assessment tools.

Assistant to Director of Programs Summer 2010

The Knowledge Expounder Inc. – Long Beach, CA

Created and facilitated programs that promoted the value of education to underrepresented youth within the inner city.

Aided in fundraising for the development of the non-profit by coordinating with local businesses to develop lasting community outreach relationships.

Lead team of volunteers in accomplishing necessary duties vital to the success of projects and events sponsored by The Knowledge Expounder Inc.

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Community Associative Student Inc. Board Member, CSUCI 2011 – 2012

Engagement: Classroom Mentor, United Way 2011 – 2012

Student Recruitment Chair, Wine & Food Festival- Casa Pacifica 2011 - 2012

Alcohol and Other Drug Committee Member, CSUCI 2011 – 2012

Search and Screen Committee- Enrollment Services, CSUCI 2011 – 2012

College for a Day Group Leader- University Outreach, CSUCI 2009 – 2012

AmeriCorps Student in Service, AmeriCorps 2010 – 2011

Summer Bridge Peer Mentor- Educational Opportunity Program, CSUCI Summer 2011

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Leadership: Back to Basics Leadership Boot Camp Graduate Fall 2010

Seminar on Leadership Spring 2010

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Competencies: Knowledgeable and efficient in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and SPSS.

Possess effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize, make presentations, work under minimal supervision and collaborate well with others.

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Education: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Minor in Anthropology Spring 2012

California State University, Channel Islands

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