Denae Rivera
Santa Clara
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at The Multicultural Center, excelling in diversity initiatives and team building. Proven track record in policy writing and program management, fostering collaboration across university departments. Bilingual in Spanish, I effectively engage diverse communities while driving impactful projects and enhancing organizational goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
The Multicultural Center
Santa Clara
06.2024 - Current
- Build and sustain relationships with university departments, campus organizations, and academic units.
- Facilitate communication and promote collaborative diversity and inclusion efforts.
- Represent the Multicultural Center within the Santa Clara University community. Advocate for the center's mission and engage students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
- Recruit, hire, train, and supervise MCC staff members. Manage the center's operations and ensure adherence to university policies.
- Liaise between the Multicultural Center and external entities. Share best practices and foster collaboration with other universities on multicultural programming.
Archivist Intern
Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley
San Jose
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Planning and coordinating 25th anniversary project to be showcased at anniversary brunch
- Creating physical exhibit and video component of project
- Assisting in additional event support
Game Day Staff
Stanford Athletics - Football
Palo Alto
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Assist with setup, breakdown, and operations of Fan Fest and Cardinal Gardens, including guest sign-ins and vendor coordination.
- Support event programming, including performances, student-athlete appearances, and entertainment, while providing exceptional customer service.
- Handle event troubleshooting and ensure smooth execution, working full eight-hour shifts for all six home football games.
Public Relations Coordinator
The Multicultural Center
Santa Clara
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Promote & publicize all events and activities
- Create promotional graphics, including promotional videos
- Maintain website and all social networks
- Collaborates with multiple clubs, administrators, and other university entities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Emphasis: Strategic Comms.
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CASkills
- Bilingual-Spanish Native
- Policy writing
- Diversity initiatives
- Team building
- Employee training
- Communication strategies
- Time management
- Customer service
- Analytical thinking
- Program management
- Multitasking and organization
- Content development
- Non-profit management
- Corporate social responsibility
- Goal setting
- Leadership development
- Charismatic leader
- Problem-solving
- Project Coordination
- Fan Engagement
- Social Media Tools
- Microsoft 360
Websites
Affiliations
University Honors
communication department Honors
Religious studies Honors
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Game Day Staff
Stanford Athletics - Football
08.2024 - 11.2024
Archivist Intern
Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley
07.2024 - 12.2024
Director
The Multicultural Center
06.2024 - Current
Public Relations Coordinator
The Multicultural Center
09.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Emphasis: Strategic Comms.
Santa Clara University
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