MICHAEL JAYDAN
NORWALK
Summary
Dynamic Child Welfare Advocate with a proven track record of driving systemic change for foster youth. Achieved an 80% increase in higher education enrollment rates through targeted advocacy and event mobilization. Skilled in public speaking and strategic collaboration to enhance community engagement and support for youth initiatives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Club Officer, Young Democratic Socialists of America
Cerritos College
Norwalk
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Activism and advocacy: Organized and mobilized student-led protests, enhancing visibility and support for campus and local initiatives.
- Campus mobilization & organizing: Coordinated event logistics and engaged members, resulting in a 20% increase in club membership.
- Leadership and Strategy: Attended national conferences to improve chapter strategy and sustainability.
- Advocacy & peer support: Mentored peers and advocated for foster youth, leveraging personal experience to provide meaningful support.
- Attended weekly meetings at Cerritos and participated in various conferences.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR FOR LINC/NEXTUP
Cerritos College
Norwalk
01.2024 - 05.2026
- Presented on panels for Los Angeles Unified School District and represented the program at a summit conference.
- Organized and facilitated social events to strengthen community connections among peers.
- Participated in weekly meetings to assess program status, enhance outreach operations, and strategize semester services and social event programming.
YOUTH AMBASSADOR
Child Family Policy Institute of California
Sacramento
08.2023 - Current
- Executed projects to enhance foster care system, resulting in improved outcomes, increased high school graduation rates, and higher enrollment for current or former foster youth.
- Improved child welfare system and policies at state and local levels by collaborating with county coordinators on targeted strengthening projects.
- Collaborated with county partners to develop and implement professional development projects.
- Engaged in topic areas and statewide requests to align advocacy efforts with community needs.
- Speak in Youth Voice opportunities using my expertise and experience in projects CDSS UC Davis CA Foster Youth Education Task Force Chafee grants PACT.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP
Walgreens
Bellflower
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepared prescriptions by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, measuring, and mixing medications.
- Screened and placed prescription orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Performed calculations and medication reconciliation.
- Used technology to help maintain accurate patient records, prepare and package medications.
- Assisted in managing investigational drug studies to support research initiatives.
Event Support Specialist
Self-employeed
Artesia
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Event Setup & Teardown: Efficiently installed and dismantled audio equipment (speakers, mixers, mics) for live music events, ensuring timely execution.
- Wired and connected complex sound equipment, troubleshooting to deliver high-quality audio output.
- Coordinated technical logistics for events, including late-night teardowns and transport, consistently meeting deadlines.
- Maintained performance and speed during setup and teardown, effectively managing physical demands.
Education
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Political Science
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA 07.2022 - 05.2026
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Artesia High School
12108 Del Amo Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90715 08.2018 - 06.2022
Skills
- Event Coordination
- Campaign Strategy
- Public Speaking
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Working Under Pressure
- Critical Thinking
- Flexibility
- Responsibility
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Discipline
Timeline
Club Officer, Young Democratic Socialists of America
Cerritos College
05.2025 - 05.2026
STUDENT AMBASSADOR FOR LINC/NEXTUP
Cerritos College
01.2024 - 05.2026
YOUTH AMBASSADOR
Child Family Policy Institute of California
08.2023 - Current
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - Political Science
Cerritos College
07.2022 - 05.2026
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP
Walgreens
06.2022 - 07.2022
Event Support Specialist
Self-employeed
08.2021 - 01.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Artesia High School
08.2018 - 06.2022