SAMUELU FESILI
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Driven undergraduate student eager to apply knowledge and experience with Pasifika (Pacific Islander) communities. Resourceful team player with experience in student mentorship as well as proficiency in common software applications and social media platforms. Skilled at project support with proven history of solutions-oriented problem-solving.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Researcher II
Pacific Islander Community Health (PIC Health)
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced health research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews and SPSS data analysis.
- Strengthened community partnerships by organizing and attending cultural, community, and collaborative events.
- Facilitated town hall to mobilize community and outreach for research initiatives
- Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols to protect respondent privacy and maintain compliance with NIH standards.
- Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously conducting in-depth interviews with research participants.
- Created graphics for use in social media posts, improving outreach of research initiatives.
- Promoted organizational initiatives by presenting at community meetings and participating in community, local, and cultural events.
- Identified key trends in community development by analyzing survey results and demographic data, leading to targeted outreach efforts.
Higher Education Awareness Coordinator
UCLA Pacific Islander Education & Retention (PIER)
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for school site times.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Maintained tutoring and advising records to adjust instruction and update project on student progress.
- Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document student progress.
PISA IMUA Youth Conference Co-Chair
UCLA
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated PISA's IMUA conference which served over 100 high school and middle school Pacific Islander students on post-high school pathways (academia and higher education, music industry, modeling industry, etc.)
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness workshops.
- Worked closely with high school and middle school administration to meet IMUA Conference goals and maintain deadlines
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for conference event.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Hired, trained and supervised volunteers and support staff required for event.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalize negotiations and obtain approval signatures.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Communicated with catering, venue, and transportation companies to obtain price quotes.
- Monitored contracts and analyzed expenses to facilitate financial objectives.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Coordinated guest speakers, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of event.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UCLA Department Of Ethnic Studies
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Prepared interview questions and recruited 16 interview subjects (Pasifika Elders).
- Interviewed Pasifika Elders on specific topics such as family migration history and community building within the Southern California/ Los Angeles area.
- Logged and captured video footage of Pasifika Elder interviews.
- Recorded and maintained relevant notes for each Pasifika Elder.
- Collected, analyzed and reviewed Pasifika Elder interviews for publication and presentation.
- Received and screened phone calls and emails.
- Handled various clerical tasks, including filing Pasifika Elder historical records and answering emails.
PISA Freshman Admit Co-Chair
UCLA
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Communicated and built relationships with incoming Pasifika admits via Zoom, call, text, and email.
- Implemented well-received activities and events, including One-On-One Degree Planning Sessions.
- Provided personalized care packages and t-shirts for over 100 Pasifika admits
- Created Admit website on WEEBLY
- Used CANVA to produce website content, multimedia presentations, and social media graphics for our Pasifika Admits.
- Assisted in budget prep, expenditure review and budget administration.
- Maintained "t-shirt" and "care package" vendor relationships and submitted paperwork for vendor processing.
- Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
Student Intern
NPIEN, National Pacific Islander Education Network
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Disseminated information for COVID-19 Vaccines to the Pasifika population within the Southern California region
- Wrote content for e-newsletters, social media pages and informational packets.
- Managed external contacts for Director and kept track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts.
- Drafted weekly e-newsletters to subscribers and set up campaigns in "Constant Contact".
- Planned, prepared and participated in weekly meetings and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA09.2023
MINOR - Asian American Studies
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA09.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Oceanside High School
Oceanside, California06.2019
Skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team-building skills
- Planning, organizing, and scheduling Curriculum Developer
- Social media sites
- GOOGLE DRIVE proficiency (Google Docs, G-Mail, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Google Slides)
- CANVA software proficiency
- QUALTRICS software proficiency
- SPSS software proficiency
- CONSTANT CONTACT software proficiency
- MAIL CHIMP software proficiency
Accomplishments
Maintained Dean's Honor List while working/ interning and carrying a full class load.
Timeline
Researcher II
Pacific Islander Community Health (PIC Health)
01.2023 - Current
PISA IMUA Youth Conference Co-Chair
UCLA
06.2022 - 06.2023
Higher Education Awareness Coordinator
UCLA Pacific Islander Education & Retention (PIER)
09.2021 - 06.2023
Student Intern
NPIEN, National Pacific Islander Education Network
07.2021 - 12.2021
PISA Freshman Admit Co-Chair
UCLA
12.2020 - 04.2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant
UCLA Department Of Ethnic Studies
04.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California - Los Angeles
MINOR - Asian American Studies
University of California - Los Angeles
High School Diploma - undefined
Oceanside High School
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