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Brenda Gurrola

Fresno,CA

Summary

Seasoned Program Coordinator with broad-ranging expertise in administrative management, budget planning, organization, and managing work portals. Committed to meeting deadlines, maintaining a positive work environment, fulfilling duty statements, and completing multiple projects simultaneously or in order of completion date. Works well independently and on a team, enjoys learning new skills and growing, and has great interpersonal and presentation skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Certificated Substitute Teacher

Central Unified School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
  • Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
  • Kept record of grading period which includes participation, performance, and assignments

TRIO Student Support Services Program Assistant

CSU, Fresno
10.2020 - 08.2022
  • Managed calendars, emails, phone calls, student appointments, and other community communications with 100% response rate every day
  • Maintained records for about 400 students, as well as assisted in an Annual Progress Report of both Veteran and Program students which equaled approximately 900 students
  • Coordinated travel and event arrangements for 50-100 students, student-staff, staff, and faculty

Veteran Peer Mentor

California State University, Fresno
08.2018 - 06.2020
  • Coordinated and facilitated Veteran specific workshops and events for Fresno State students, Alumni's, and Fresno County Veteran representatives for community building and rapport
  • Directed and participated in recruitment and enrollment activities
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations
  • Counseled 10 students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.

Security Forces Officer

The United States Air Force
04.2012 - 01.2015
  • Followed established security procedures and enforced orders to include regulation of the USAF rules, policies, and regulations
  • Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which included theft and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals, domestic violence, and other unexpected situations
  • Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology- Exercise Science

California State University
Fresno, CA
05.2020

Kinesiology- Exercise Science -

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
05.2018

Skills

  • Word Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Data Entry
  • Google Drive (Forms, Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Slides)
  • Digital File organization
  • Organizational Skills
  • Travel Planning Skills
  • Website Building
  • Quick learner for specific work portals
  • Detailed record keeping for budgets and materials
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Knowledge of Blumen and MyFresnoState
  • Canva Pro User
  • Critical support for senior supervision
  • Great Verbal and written communication
  • Accurate response management
  • Adaptive and friendly team player
  • Knowledge of Invoices, Purchase orders, and Payment Authorization

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
ASL
Professional Working

Timeline

Certificated Substitute Teacher

Central Unified School District
08.2022 - Current

TRIO Student Support Services Program Assistant

CSU, Fresno
10.2020 - 08.2022

Veteran Peer Mentor

California State University, Fresno
08.2018 - 06.2020

Security Forces Officer

The United States Air Force
04.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology- Exercise Science

California State University

Kinesiology- Exercise Science -

Fresno City College
Brenda Gurrola