Omar A. Espinosa Resume
Omar Alejandro Espinosa ?------------ ?|? ------------
EXPERIENCE
Peer Academic Advisor October 2018- June 2020
UC Santa Cruz, CA
? Advise students on academic matters such as enrollment, graduation requirements, class scheduling, etc.
? Refer students to appropriate resources on campus
? Develop outreach programs
? Help maintain paper records
? Ensure that students feel welcome and that their needs are met
Residential Advisor
UC Santa Cruz CA
May 2019- June 2020
? Maintain privacy and objectivity when working with students
? Demonstrate competency around aspects of identity and difference
? Provide conflict mediation, peer counseling, and encourage responsible behavior
? Maintain privacy and objectivity when working with students
? Assist with office coverage when necessary
? Assist with student staff selection
College Assistant August 2016-September 2018
Pasadena City College Career Center, Pasadena CA.
? Assisted students through the administrative processes such as: admission, financial aid, transfer, and other student services
? Serviced the information window and answered any questions that students have
? Helped organize and set up for events on campus such as: career panels, safe zone events,
and most importantly the annual career fair
? Helped students to the best of my ability with any challenges they faced
Jam Leader August 2018
Pasadena City College Pathways Summer Jam, Pasadena CA.
? Led a classroom of incoming Freshman through the Summer Jam curriculum
? Explained and unpacked complex themes such as financial literacy, academic honesty,
and the importance of career/major exploration
? Encouraged and led fruitful discussions in the classroom in order to enhance learning
? Motivated the class to work diligently in order to accomplish the days task
? Empathized and comforted students who were worried about the challenges of college
? Worked closely and effectively with my fellow Jam Leaders
? Solved problems that arose in a quick and efficient manner
? Created a welcoming and inclusive environment in the classroom
La Amapola February 2016- August 2016 South Central LA
? Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
? Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
? Greet customers entering establishments.
? Stocked shelves around the store
? Ensured closing cleaning procedures were completed
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
? Vast experience working with students
? Bilingual; fluent in both English and Spanish
? Excellent customer service skills
? Incredible patience and ability to diffuse troubling situations
? Work great with others in a collaborative environment
? Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
? Motivated to help anyone in need
? Experience with windows/mac interface and programs
? Excellent problem solving skills
? Excellent active listener
? Eager and quick Learner
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts in ?Literature ? Minor in? Education
UC Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, California
?GPA:3?.6/?4.0
Associate of Art in ?English Literature Pasadena City College | Pasadena ,California GPA:3?.2/?4.0
?June 2020 June 2018
Omar Alejandro Espinosa ?------------ ?|? ------------
EXPERIENCE
Peer Academic Advisor October 2018- June 2020
UC Santa Cruz, CA
? Advise students on academic matters such as enrollment, graduation requirements, class scheduling, etc.
? Refer students to appropriate resources on campus
? Develop outreach programs
? Help maintain paper records
? Ensure that students feel welcome and that their needs are met
Residential Advisor
UC Santa Cruz CA
May 2019- June 2020
? Maintain privacy and objectivity when working with students
? Demonstrate competency around aspects of identity and difference
? Provide conflict mediation, peer counseling, and encourage responsible behavior
? Maintain privacy and objectivity when working with students
? Assist with office coverage when necessary
? Assist with student staff selection
College Assistant August 2016-September 2018
Pasadena City College Career Center, Pasadena CA.
? Assisted students through the administrative processes such as: admission, financial aid, transfer, and other student services
? Serviced the information window and answered any questions that students have
? Helped organize and set up for events on campus such as: career panels, safe zone events,
and most importantly the annual career fair
? Helped students to the best of my ability with any challenges they faced
Jam Leader August 2018
Pasadena City College Pathways Summer Jam, Pasadena CA.
? Led a classroom of incoming Freshman through the Summer Jam curriculum
? Explained and unpacked complex themes such as financial literacy, academic honesty,
and the importance of career/major exploration
? Encouraged and led fruitful discussions in the classroom in order to enhance learning
? Motivated the class to work diligently in order to accomplish the days task
? Empathized and comforted students who were worried about the challenges of college
? Worked closely and effectively with my fellow Jam Leaders
? Solved problems that arose in a quick and efficient manner
? Created a welcoming and inclusive environment in the classroom
La Amapola February 2016- August 2016 South Central LA
? Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
? Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
? Greet customers entering establishments.
? Stocked shelves around the store
? Ensured closing cleaning procedures were completed
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
? Vast experience working with students
? Bilingual; fluent in both English and Spanish
? Excellent customer service skills
? Incredible patience and ability to diffuse troubling situations
? Work great with others in a collaborative environment
? Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
? Motivated to help anyone in need
? Experience with windows/mac interface and programs
? Excellent problem solving skills
? Excellent active listener
? Eager and quick Learner
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Arts in ?Literature ? Minor in? Education
UC Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, California
?GPA:3?.6/?4.0
Associate of Art in ?English Literature Pasadena City College | Pasadena ,California GPA:3?.2/?4.0
?June 2020 June 2018