Javier Garcia
Fontana,CA
Summary
Dedicated Outreach Specialist with strong interpersonal and persuasive communication skills aimed at enhancing program engagement and overall impact. Demonstrates a consistent ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both existing and prospective clients through ongoing follow-up and support. Effectively expands outreach efforts by delivering professional presentations and facilitating informative workshops that attract new participants.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Volunteer
Family Assistance Program
04.2025 - Current
- Delivered presentations to interested groups and answered wide-ranging questions about available offerings.
- Represented organization at industry conferences by manning booths and giving polished presentations.
- Disseminated critical information to unhoused individuals groups to take advantage of programs such as food and housing.
- Collaborated with various companies and government entities to shape approaches and leveraged trends in local marketplaces and industries.
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Partners Against Violence
04.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Care Taker
Choice Home Care, Inc.
01.2010 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Sales Associate
Big 5 Sporting Goods
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2024
Associate of Science - General Studies
Los Angeles Valley College
Los Angeles, CA09.2023
High School Diploma -
Van Nuys Senior High School
Van Nuys, CA09.2008
Skills
- Building community connections
- Mental health advocacy
- Community outreach programs
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis response
- Community outreach
- Case management support
- Crisis intervention
- Grief counseling
- Emotional assistance
- De-escalation techniques
- Crisis documentation
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Outreach Volunteer
Family Assistance Program
04.2025 - Current
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Partners Against Violence
04.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Big 5 Sporting Goods
01.2019 - 05.2019
Care Taker
Choice Home Care, Inc.
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Associate of Science - General Studies
Los Angeles Valley College
High School Diploma -
Van Nuys Senior High School
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