Giselle Corral
Gardena
Summary
Professional access coordination specialist with commitment to delivering seamless operational support. Expertise in managing access requests, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining organized records. Known for fostering collaboration and adapting effectively to changing needs while prioritizing team goals and results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Access Coordinator
Toro CARE, California State University, Dominguez Hills
12.2022 - Current
- Provided education and outreach to campus community about food insecurity, healthy eating, and sustainable food practices
- Maintained records and reports on program activities, budgets, and outcomes, and prepared regular reports
- Stayed up to date on best practices and emerging trends in food access and food insecurity, and shared this knowledge with colleagues
- Conducted workshops and training sessions to educate students, faculty, and staff on healthy eating habits, meal planning, and food budgeting
- Managed a food pantry program, including inventory, ordering, receiving, re-stocking, distribution, training, outreach and marketing efforts
- Developed and maintained partnerships with campus entities to increase education of healthy living
- Collaborated with the Office of Sustainability’s Food Recovery Network to distribute locally grown produce to campus food pantries
- Participated in relevant conference and workshops to stay up to date with CalFresh and Basic Needs best practices
- Provide excellent customer service to students, demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions
- Successfully led and supervised a team of student workers, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
- Developed and implemented efficient work schedules, ensuring optimal coverage during peak periods and maintaining productivity
- Implemented comprehensive data collection methodologies, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative research techniques to gather relevant information for analysis
- Produced detailed and insightful reports, presenting findings in a clear and concise manner for various stakeholders, including management and donors
- Prepared detailed reports and recommendations on food access initiatives, ensuring alignment with CSU policies
- Managed multi-organization coordination between local agencies, community agencies, and public services to streamline food distribution programs
- Monitored grant compliances and provided reporting on outcomes to secure continued funding for Teddy’s Pantry
- Created and distributed public communications, including flyers, quarterly reports, to raise awareness about food access Toro CARE support
- Administered contracts and managed vendor relationships to ensure compliance with terms of efficient delivery of food access services
Programing Graduate Assistant
Associate Students Inc., California State University, Dominguez Hills
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Plan, manage, and execute signature ASI sponsored programs
- Leaded Program Assistant and Programing intern(s)
- Served as an advisor to various Commissions as needed
- Developed and conduct ongoing assessment of ASI sponsored programs
- Served as liaison to campus wide programs and traditions, including Welcome Week, Homecoming, Toro Days, etc. as needed
- Monitored and track expenses for signature programming budgets
- Interacted with staff, customers, and student organizations to provide support and quality services
Student Support Specialist
Toro Guardian Scholars, California State University, Dominguez Hills
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Manage of cohort of 40+ current and/or former foster youth college students
- Meet one-on-one with college students who are or have been in the foster youth system
- Partner with local community colleges to provide campus tours in-person and via zoom connecting students with program and campus resources
- Collaborate with campus partners, faculty, and staff to develop campaigns to bring awareness of foster youth resources and legislation
- Supervise and provide training for incoming program student assistants
- Developed campus and community programming to educate foster youth students about resources on campus
- Assist students in navigating CSUDH resources
- Create and develop campus community culture that will foster long-lasting relationships amongst foster youth population at CSUDH
- Construct, create, and host academic workshops and retreats targeting economically disadvantaged students
- Oversee matriculation requirements, intake screening and eligibility review of applications for program admission and services
- Facilitate groups discussions during program hosted workshops
- Connect with students when they have filled out a Financial Support Form
Office Support Specialist
Toro Guardian Scholars, California State University, Dominguez Hills
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversee and participate in grant/budget balances, records and statements
- Train student workers/interns in office protocols, customer service, and everyday office tasks
- Planed celebrations for 100+ students and guests
- Maintained cleanliness and sterilization of all equipment in accordance with company policy and guidelines
- Organize, schedule and maintain record sheets of all students who come into the office
- Observe and report overall conditions of students well-being in response to treatment
- Implement new systems and processes for office efficiency and data collection
- P-Card procurement, Hospitality Form, Check Request, POI, Purchase Order processing (Stateside & Foundation)
- Oversee clerical and administrative duties for TGS department
- Customize marketing items for program outreach
- EMS reservations for programming
- Event coordinator, End of Year Celebration hosting program funders, students, campus partners
- Programming for new students and continuing students
- Scheduling program yearly Pali Retreat, coordinating with other Guardian Scholars for retreat programming
Student Assistant
Toro Guardian Scholars/ Educational Opportunity Program - California State University, Dominguez Hills
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Maintain and manage data collection for over 450+ student participants via physical files and online
- Inform visitors of program services and inquiries about program eligibility and requirements as well as resources on campus and within the community
- Create a welcoming environment for all students, staff and faculty visiting office
- Coordinate meetings twice a week for 15 professional staff members providing agenda items 24 hours in advance ensuring greater staff participation
- Construct, create, and host academic workshops targeting economically disadvantaged low-income, first-generation college students
- Assist with travel and appointments for staff
- Assisted timekeeper with student worker hours
Peer Mentor
Educational Opportunity Program - California State University, Dominguez Hills
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Provide mentorship, guidance and support for up to 40 first-year college students throughout their first academic year
- Provided mentorship by reviewing progress in courses, reviewing university policies and providing campus resources
- Applied organizational skills to prioritize workload and aided students in a timely manner
- Managed weekly one-on-one meetings with 40+ student to review academic progress and provide academic support
- Created, implemented, and organized student training schedule on topics such as health and wellness, time management, and career development
- Implemented goal setting and developed strategies to improve GPA by at least .5 per semester
- Work in an office setting: answering phones, drafting weekly emails, and engaging and taking notes in weekly staff meetings
- Participate in student leadership panels, outreach and tabling events on campus
- Complete training on mental health, Basic Life Support, conflict resolution, cultural diversity and awareness, LGBT community, public speaking, team building, and communicating effectively
Education
Master of Public Administration - Public Management
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA05.2020
Skills
- Computer: Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, EMS, PeopleSoft, Toro Success Collaborative (TSC), DropBox, Zoom, Canva
- Social Media: LinkedIn, Indeed, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Data collection, trend analysis, report generation, and presenting finding to stakeholders
- Budget Management & Financial Oversight: Monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements
- Contract & Project Administration: Vendor relations, contract compliance, ensuring service delivery meets specifications, planning, organizing, coordinating, and executing projects across departments and external partners
- Policy Analysis & Recommendations: Reviewing policies, conducting studies, and making recommendations for improvements
- Leadership & Supervision: Managing teams, providing guidance and training, fostering collaborative environments
- Communication & Public Outreach: Drafting reports, preparing presentations, creating public communication, and conducting workshops
- HIPAA compliance
- Customer service expertise
- Exceptional organization
- Adaptable mindset
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
- CSUDH Freshman Friday Professional Development Certification
- Data Security and FERPA Training Courses
- HIPAA Training Courses
- Gender Equity and Title IX Certification
Languages
Fluent English and Spanish
Publications
Corral, Giselle. (2024) California State University Dominguez Hills, Fueling Healthy Together. 2023 CFHL Forum Posters: Equity in Action Supporting Healthy Communities Together, Vol. 2(1), pgs.18-19.
Leadership Experience
- Cal Fresh Coordinator Hiring Committee Spring 2022
- Student Support– California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Evaluate and review potential candidates for Cal Fresh Coordinator
- Attend various meetings to determine adequate applicants for the position
- Discuss ideal candidate within committee
- Food Distribution, Lead Summer 2020 - Present
- Basic Needs– California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Organize and prepare produce and meals into packages
- Leaded and help student volunteers
- Distribute meals to 100+ students at every distribution
- Associate Vice President of Student Success Hiring Committee Fall 2019
- Educational Opportunity Program– California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Provided student perspective
- Evaluate and review potential candidates for the customer service for student success
- Deliberate top 5 interviewees to Vice President of Student Affairs
- Student Panel Fall 2019
- Masters in Counseling – California State University, Long Beach
- Provide personal growth stories in professional and educational careers
- Express the importance of the Educational Opportunity Program
- Answer questions regarding being first generation
- TGS Student Assistant Hiring Committee Summer 2019
- Toro Guardian Scholars– California State University, Dominguez Hills
- Interviewer of 2019-2020 Student Assistant of California State University, Dominguez Hills.
- Evaluate and review potential candidates for the customer service for office traffic
Relevant Experience
- Stocking the Pantry: a CalFresh Healthy Living Podcast, Guest Speaker, April 2024
- Discussed CSU Dominguez Hills and CalFresh Healthy Living, highlighting college experience in regard to cooking and personal stories while conducting Nutrition Education and Food Demonstration classes
- Contributed to raising awareness about campus resources and promoting engagement with the CalFresh Program
- CalFresh Healthy Living Forum 2024, Forum Panelist
- Engaged as a panelist in discussion covering Leah’s Pantry and CalFresh Healthy Living on college campuses
- Collaborated with fellow panelists to explore diverse college campuses and foster productive discourse
- Presented insights and contributed to thought-provoking conversations, enhancing audience engagement
Timeline
Food Access Coordinator
Toro CARE, California State University, Dominguez Hills
12.2022 - Current
Programing Graduate Assistant
Associate Students Inc., California State University, Dominguez Hills
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Support Specialist
Toro Guardian Scholars, California State University, Dominguez Hills
01.2021 - 09.2022
Office Support Specialist
Toro Guardian Scholars, California State University, Dominguez Hills
05.2020 - 09.2022
Student Assistant
Toro Guardian Scholars/ Educational Opportunity Program - California State University, Dominguez Hills
07.2018 - 05.2020
Peer Mentor
Educational Opportunity Program - California State University, Dominguez Hills
07.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Public Administration - Public Management
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
California State University, Dominguez Hills
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