Benjamin Garcia - Meza
San Francisco
Summary
Experience as a Project Supervisor with a proven track record at CHALK, demonstrating strong leadership in project management and youth engagement. I outreached, interviewed, and managed youth-led initiatives. Gained experience in event planning and social media marketing, showcasing a unique blend of hard and soft skills to drive organizational success. During my time as a Project Supervisor, I worked on a team of peers, collaboratively developing strategies to amplify youth voices and empower participants. During high school, I completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, a rigorous and internationally recognized curriculum. This experience strengthened my analytical thinking, research, and writing skills, and taught me how to balance multiple demanding projects. In addition, I gained experience working at summer camps, honing my ability to take care of children, and foster an environment of growth and exploration for these children.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Supervisor
Communities in Harmony Advocating for Learning and Kids, CHALK
San Francisco
06.2022 - 06.2023
- I worked as a project supervisor for youth-focused initiatives within the YFYI (Youth Funding Youth Ideas) program at CHALK (Communities in Harmony Advocating for Learning and Kids).
- Focused on discovering and funding youth-led projects through company's grant program.
- Facilitated smooth funding cycles through extensive outreach, both online and in person, and applicant interviews.
- Supervised projects by maintaining records of progress and financial status.
- We held two funding meetings per year, which kept me working almost year-round on managing and helping others succeed.
- This job taught me a lot about management, including organizing people, deadlines, meetings, money, and outreach.
- Received training in enhancing interpersonal skills.
- Contributed to planning and outreach for annual events for the organization.
Preschool Camp Counselor
Las Mañanitas
San Francisco
02.2018 - Current
- I've assisted my mom's preschool summer camp as a summer camp instructor.
- I've worked at this summer camp since I was 13 years old, and I've been helping my mom for most summers since.
- Assisted in organizing field trips and meal planning for children.
- This camp is entirely in Spanish, which has helped me strengthen my Spanish skills while also gaining experience in teaching in another language.
Summer Camp Counselor
SFEA
San Francisco
06.2021 - 07.2025
- Coached a group of 1st grade girls in teamwork as part of a club camp.
- Noticed individual progress toward meeting personal goals.
- Enforced camp rules and policies, maintaining a safe and respectful environment.
- Instructed new skills on a daily basis through varied weekly focuses.
Education
First year college student -
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Stuart Hall High School
San Francisco, CA02-2024
International Baccalaureate -
Stuart Hall High School
San Francisco, CA02-2024
Skills
- Project leadership
- Childcare
- Interviewing
- Sports coaching
- Social media marketing
- Experience with children
- Project management
- Event planning
- Team building
- Interpersonal communication
- Bilingual communication
- Progress tracking
- Presentation
Languages
- Spanish, Expert
- English, Fluent
Affiliations
Video Editing
- Proficient in CapCut with prior experience using Adobe After Effects, HitFilm Express, and Premiere Pro.
- Started editing videos in 6th grade when I was 11 years old.
- Skilled in cutting, trimming, and sequencing clips to create engaging, cohesive video content.
- Experienced in adding basic motion graphics, text overlays, and transitions.
- Familiar with color correction and audio editing to ensure consistent quality across final outputs.
- I have experience using my Video Editing Abilities to create videos for my friends like sports or video game edits.
- I can learn the basics of any video editing platform if you give me enough time.
Skateboarding
- In my free time, I like to skateboard with my roommate.
- Although Im not that good, I enjoy skating to different neighborhoods and talking to skaters from all walks of life.
- I use skateboarding as a way to explore the city that ive lived in my whole life, and to connect with people from different neighborhoods.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Project Supervisor
Communities in Harmony Advocating for Learning and Kids, CHALK
06.2022 - 06.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
SFEA
06.2021 - 07.2025
Preschool Camp Counselor
Las Mañanitas
02.2018 - Current
First year college student -
University of San Francisco
High School Diploma -
Stuart Hall High School
International Baccalaureate -
Stuart Hall High School
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