Marisela Arechiga-Romero
Chula Vista
Summary
Bilingual professional with 8 years of expertise in community research, critical thinking, and creative solutions for research projects. A highly effective leader with a proven ability to provide efficient research project coordination. Possess a B.A. in psychology with a comprehensive background in academic research collaborating in multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledgeable, innovative, and multi-disciplined with expertise in team coordination, critical thinking, and developing creative solutions for research project implementation. Spanish-speaking and culturally sensitive with demonstrated interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Educator
San Ysidro Health
11.2023 - Current
- Strategized and delivered programs aimed at addressing healthcare needs for adolescents.
- Designed informative resources to promote understanding of fentanyl risks, HIV prevention, and substance use impacts.
- Conducted presentations on HIV and fentanyl to increase public health awareness.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote health education initiatives.
- Facilitated one on one personalized sessions focusing on substance use and HIV.
- Built partnerships with community organizations to expand reach and impact.
- Conducted substance use screenings and assessments to evaluate community health needs.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
Director
CV Dance Co.
01.2018 - Current
- Oversee the entire dance program, ensuring high-quality instruction and artistic excellence.
- Manage and supervise all dance staff, providing leadership, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
- Handle administrative tasks, including class scheduling, enrollment management, and communication with students and parents.
- Negotiate and secure theatre and venue contracts for performances, ensuring optimal locations and terms.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute dress rehearsals, recitals, and special events from inception to completion.
- Direct full-scale dance productions, including casting, choreographing, and overseeing rehearsals.
- Develop and implement problem-solving strategies to address scheduling conflicts, staff concerns, and customer service inquiries.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing parent and student concerns promptly and professionally.
- Collaborate with vendors, costume designers, and technical crews to ensure seamless production execution.
- Maintain a positive, inclusive, and professional environment that fosters artistic growth and community engagement.
Research Specialists III
San Diego State University Research Foundation
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted investigators in devising and implementing strategies to increase participation in weekly testing for the at-home testing program.
- Represented the study at various outreach events to promote at-home testing in the school community, including after-school programs.
- Trained and supervised Community Health Workers (CHWs) to implement recruitment, engagement, and retention efforts during the scale-up phase of the project.
- Played a significant role in the expansion of the at-home testing program into 10 additional schools, contributing to the overall success of the study.
- Provided on-the-ground support, decision-making, and troubleshooting at testing distribution and outreach sites.
- Conducted follow-up activities with enrolled at-home testing participants via email, phone, and text, providing assistance with registration, testing, and test reporting inquiries.
- Maintained records related to activities and assisted with participant data management as needed.
- Developed and maintained rapport amongst district administrators and staff across 11 schools.
- Coordinated and hosted weekly team meetings with school district administrators, team members, and project investigators.
Lead Community Health Worker
San Diego State University Research Foundation
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervise and train research staff.
- Crossed trained to obtain informed consents, collecting/ processing rapid antigen test samples, and conducting interviews.
- Provided health education and explained local resources to community members.
- Completed outreach and referred community members from different settings to mobile testing locations.
- Scheduled and conducted home visits for Covid-19 testing.
- Attended weekly lead meetings with project manager.
- Troubleshooted on the spot challenges in the testing sites while following protocols.
- Supported CHWs and encouraged team work to ensure smooth daily execution.
- Maintained and updated inventory for all laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Monitored temperature regulated lab materials and supplies.
- Supported logistic operations and fieldwork planning for multiple operation sites.
- Technically skilled on rapid antigen testing protocol and procedures.
- Collected Biospecimen for PCR covid testing.
- Developed and maintained rapport with community partners across different churches, recreational centers, libraries, and schools.
Research Assistant
San Diego State University Research Foundation
07.2017 - 12.2020
- Worked accurately and efficiently across multiple research studies.
- Worked closely with the Hispanic/Latino community.
- Assisted with recruitment, screening and enrollment of study participants.
- Developed rapport and maintained contact with study participants in a longitudinal study.
- Worked closely with promotoras to prepare health education lessons for participants.
- Followed study research protocol, performed study health assessments to include anthropometry measurements, and administered surveys for data collection.
- Created structured guidelines and training manuals for upcoming staff.
- Prepared mailing materials such as invitation materials, appointment reminders and other important information involved with the studies.
- Documented and processed participant incentives.
- Maintain quality and confidentiality of data collected and followed data entry protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted with Medical Records de-identification and redaction before submitting data to the coordinating center.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05.2019
Associate Of Applied Arts - Psychology
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA05.2017
Skills
- Presentation skills
- Resource advocacy
- Cultural Competency
- Community relations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Active Listener
- Effective communicator
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Diversity and inclusion
- Fast learner
- Highly dependable
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Health Educator
San Ysidro Health
11.2023 - Current
Research Specialists III
San Diego State University Research Foundation
01.2022 - 07.2023
Lead Community Health Worker
San Diego State University Research Foundation
01.2021 - 01.2022
Director
CV Dance Co.
01.2018 - Current
Research Assistant
San Diego State University Research Foundation
07.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
Associate Of Applied Arts - Psychology
Southwestern College
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