Michael Grajeda
Torrance,Ca.
Summary
- With over 15 years of experience in Community Services/ Recreation for The City of Torrance I have had the ability to acquire many skills within that dept./field, skills which include working well with program supervisors on programming & program planning, managing and leading staff/volunteers, special events planning, creating & streamlining new programs, coordinating, budgeting monthly expenses, interfacing with local public safety departments, stockroom fulfillment, managing individuals while working within a team structure, administration, conducting employee evaluations, legal document handling, customer service, and light accounting. Special skills procured through work experience include working well under pressure with little to no instruction, CPR certification, keyholder, detail oriented, creative problem-solving, taking on miscellaneous projects, proficient in Microsoft applications and DwellingLive CRM Guard operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gate Service Representative/Guard
Rolling Hills Community Association
03.2016 - Current
- Report guest and business arrivals into the DwellingLive CRM program, examine license plates and personal IDs to confirm admittance into the City, assist in ensuring the safety of residents and their multimillion-dollar properties and or assets, admit City Utility services, interface with local safety departments, and make sure guest/business entries comply with City regulations through communication with Rolling Hills City Hall.
Recreation Specialist/Senior Recreation Leader/CSL III/II
City of Torrance Community Services Department
01.2010 - Current
- Supervisor Linda Wilson
- (310) 972-7702
- Conduct administrative tasks for City of Torrance Senior Programs Center, process membership sign-ups, report to program supervisors, organize senior programs and events, oversee volunteers, stockroom fulfillment, budgeting monthly expenses, and effectively communicate with interoffice personnel.
Creative Director
Fancy The Engagement
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Director Gina Grant
- (310) 850-4657
- Turning a vision into reality; taking inspiration from clients and bringing them to life creatively, working with/overseeing a team of creative designers, event coordinating/directing and creating visual markup boards/displays.
Recreation Leader/CSL I
City of Torrance Community Services Department
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Assisting market manager/farmers/vendors, meeting safety requirements for California Farmers Markets, budgeting, entry level accounting, money handling, market set-up/tear-down, City of Torrance vehicle driver, trailer transport, and customer service.
Recreation Specialist/Senior Recreation Leader/Recreation Leader/CSL III/II/I
City of Torrance Community Services Department
01.2005 - 01.2013
- After School Club
- Richardson Middles School, Arnold Elementary School, Victor Elementary School
- Supervisor Allison Safua
- (310) 618-2983
- Planning/organizing weekly activities, adhere to City of Torrance policies and guidelines, oversee staff, quarterly evaluate staff, monthly reports/program paperwork, reporting to supervisors, monthly budgeting for supplies, ordering supplies, and customer service.
General Staff
Pet Save Foundation
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Assisting CEO/manager, administrative task, overseeing volunteers, light medical attention, transportation of animals to/from vet appointments, ordering supplies, general task (cleaning, reporting to CEO/manager).
Education
General Education -
El Camino College
Torrance, CA01.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Torrance High School
Torrance, CA01.2005
Skills
- Social Work
- Community outreach
- Creative planning
- Customer Service
- Childcare
- Budgeting
- Organizational Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Young adult ministry leader; Harbor Christian Center (5 years)
- Administrative Experience
- Presentation Skills
- Tutoring
- Life Impact International Thailand missionary LifeImpactINTLorg (Less than 1 year)
- Youth program leader; Harbor Christian Center (10 years)
- Program Development
- Employee Evaluation
- Interviewing
- Classroom Management
- Event Planning
- Research
Certification
- SoCalRoc(SCROC) Certification in Child Care
- Received Certification for Child Care for completion of 200 hours of service
- CPR certified
- Guard card certified
Timeline
Gate Service Representative/Guard
Rolling Hills Community Association
03.2016 - Current
Creative Director
Fancy The Engagement
01.2013 - 01.2015
Recreation Specialist/Senior Recreation Leader/CSL III/II
City of Torrance Community Services Department
01.2010 - Current
Recreation Leader/CSL I
City of Torrance Community Services Department
01.2006 - 01.2013
Recreation Specialist/Senior Recreation Leader/Recreation Leader/CSL III/II/I
City of Torrance Community Services Department
01.2005 - 01.2013
General Staff
Pet Save Foundation
01.2004 - 01.2009
High School Diploma - undefined
Torrance High School
General Education -
El Camino College
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