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Tiffany N. Rivera ( 619-339-9285 * [email protected]

EDUCATION . State University, Long Beach – 2017 , – 2011 Master of Science in Counseling Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Emphasis: Student Development in Higher Education Bachelor of Arts in Sociocultural Anthropology Health Care – Social Issues minor

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS - Experience supervising, training, and advising students in - Proven program and leadership development capabilities paraprofessional and volunteer programs - Engaging and inclusive group facilitation abilities - Strategic social media and campus outreach coordination - Experience establishing and maintaining fruitful advising - Certified Instructor: QPR Suicide Prevention Training relationships and community partnerships - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google products - Creative and resourceful event planning and organizing skills - Dedication to promoting social justice in diverse settings

WORK EXPERIENCE ---PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE--- èGraduate Peer Educator/Outreach Coordinator, CSULB Counseling & Psychological Services Long Beach, CA||8/2015 -present - Facilitate educational workshops, events, and activities promoting mental health and suicide prevention through CSULB Project OCEAN (On Campus Emergency Assistance Network) with the goal of reducing stigma and fostering peer support - Supervise Undergraduate Peer Educators, providing guidance for social media outreach and volunteer coordination èWriter & Host / Event Coordinator, Dining at Tiffany’s Long Beach, CA || 9/2012 - present - Teach a global audience about culinary skills and wellness by producing a YouTube cooking and personal development show - Coordinate logistics and promotional materials for events featuring local and cross-cultural cuisine, education, art, and music - Provide freelance consultation for résumés, cover letters & networking via comprehensive web guides & email assistance - Connect people and organizations for mutually beneficial relationships including internships, jobs, and volunteer initiatives èGraduate Assistant, Cal State Long Beach College of Business Administration Long Beach, CA || 8/2013 - 5/2014 - Advised a cluster of ten business student organizations, providing guidance in organizational leadership and administration - Utilized new software to process event and funding requests ensuring adherence to campus policies and procedures - Provided event planning advisement and supervision for high-profile engagements èEducationCorps Program Coordinator, UCSD Center for Student Involvement/AmeriCorps , CA || 8/2012 - 8/2013 - Developed a new service-learning program recruiting college students to serve as volunteer tutors at K-12 institutions - Designed program as a student-led organization model, supervising student leaders to direct teams, trainings, and events - Utilized technology innovatively to engage with students including online trainings and internal social media relations - Provided leadership and organizational guidance to UCSD students beyond EducationCorps by facilitating training retreats and creating comprehensive online manuals for community partnerships, service-learning theories, and risk management - Connected tutors with post-graduate career opportunities by partnering with entities such as Teach for America and City Year - Created learning outcomes and accompanying assessment tools to measure progress of both tutors and K-12 students èVolunteer Intern, Thurman Consulting San Diego, CA/Springfield, VA || 12/2012 - 6/2013 - Developed a leadership and career development teleseminar series featuring nonprofit experts and thought leaders, coordinating online event setup, planning protocol documents, and social media èNutrition & Nonprofit Relations Coordinator, San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA || 9/2011 - 7/2012 - Administered the Food To Nonprofits Program, providing food and capacity-building resources to over 350 partner agencies - Established nutrition education initiatives and piloted the Food Bank’s first Healthy Cooking Demonstration program - Maintained multiple databases on Microsoft Excel and food banking software to maintain accurate records ---VOLUNTEER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE--- èVolunteer Coordinator, Long Beach Dream Center, Long Beach, CA 10/2015 - present - Establish communication with church volunteers and provide consultation for managing ministry outreach programs. èAttendee, UC Irvine Mental Health Conference, Irvine, CA 5/2015 - Participated in workshops and learned about various intervention strategies across and beyond campus communities èAttendee, National Association for Student Personnel Administrators National Conference, New Orleans, LA 3/2015 - Attended seminars and made networking connections focused on topics in college mental health and social media outreach èVolunteer, Cal State Long Beach Women’s and Gender Equity Resource Center Long Beach, CA 11/2013 – 5/2014 - Provided support through office staffing, advising student events, and writing copy for newsletters and flyers èCommunity Organizer, Project One Nicaragua Monte Tabor, Nicaragua & San Diego, CA 5/2013 – 5/2014 - Recruited and trained a grassroots group to volunteer abroad and advocate by raising funds and awareness via social media PRESENTATIONS Facilitator: “Eating the Whole Rainbow for Holistic Health,” Operation Samahan SDAPI Culinary Fusion Festival - May 2015 Alumni Speaker: “Applying Service-Learning to the Self,” Alternative Breaks @ UCSD Reorientation Retreat - April 2015 Facilitator: “Self Care for Student Leaders and Activists,” USD Ugnayan Social Justice Conference - November 2014 Co-Facilitator: “Your Social Media Sidekick,” WESTOP Student Leadership Conference - May 2014 Facilitator: “Delegation for Student Leaders,” CSULB ABSOC Leadership Retreat - January 2014 Co-Facilitator: “Social Justice Leadership through Active Citizenship,” USD Ugnayan Social Justice Conference - November 2013 Co-Facilitator: “Leading Community Service Initiatives,” UCSD iLead: Leadership & Communication Series - April 2013 Co-Facilitator: “The Ins and Outs of Social Media,” UCSD iLead: Leadership & Communication Series - April 2013 Co-Presenter: “The Power of Volunteering and Community,” Puente 9th Grade Conference at UCSD - December 2012 Panelist: “Doing Good: Working in Non-Profits After College,” Professor Unscripted: University Centers, UCSD - April 2012 Facilitator: “Leadership Styles in Service Learning,” Alternative Breaks Nicaragua Meeting - March 2012 Co-Facilitator: “Social Identities & Diversity,” Alternative Breaks @ UCSD Member Retreat - January 2011

UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE èLeadership Consultant, UCSD Center for Student Involvement La Jolla, CA || 7/2008-6/2011 - Staffed a customer service desk providing event resources for over 500 student and professional organization leaders - Provided in-person consultations and facilitated group seminars for up to 50 attendees, addressing topics in organizational management and student leadership development - Coordinated and implemented marketing and outreach initiatives to increase clientele and visibility - Utilized and trained peers in Event Management Systems software to authorize reservations for campus events - Served as Student Lead 2009-2010, training and supervising a staff of 16 students while further developing the program by updating manuals, streamlining operations, and connecting with other campus services èVolunteer Intern, American Heart Association La Jolla, CA || 10/2009-1/2010 - Updated and completed the American Heart/Stroke Association Stroke Resource Manual for patients and families, distributed to hospitals and health care facilities across San Diego - Assisted staff with material preparation and database management èOrientation Assistant, UCSD Student Affairs La Jolla, CA || 7/2007-9/2008 - Prepared and staffed registration table to check in and direct over 200 students and parents per session - Provided administrative support to orientation staff by assisting with clerical and day-to-day operations

STUDENT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE èCoordinator, Alternative Breaks @ UCSD La Jolla, CA 5/2010-6/2011 - Trained organization of 120 student and professional members to participate in nine national or international week-long service trips - Restructured and managed an executive board of 10 students leaders to increase delegation and collaboration - Trained 18 students in organizational and leadership development - Served as a leader for the Alternative Break national conference in 8/2010 to learn best practices, lead activities, and facilitate group discussions - Gained organization recognition on President Obama’s Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for 2011 èSite Leader, Alternative Breaks @ UCSD La Jolla, CA/ San Ignacio, Belize 5/2009-5/2010 - Trained and led a group of 10 students for a week-long service trip addressing public health issues - Coordinated with international nonprofit staff to plan itinerary èEvent Coordinator, UCSD Cares Planning Committee La Jolla, CA, 12/2008-5/2011 - Coordinated a week-long fair showcasing service and philanthropy at UCSD bringing together over 50 student organizations, campus departments, & community partners - Developed innovative event evaluation system to ensure thorough and accurate data collection èCommittee Chair, UCSD Revelle Community Outreach La Jolla, CA 5/2007-5/2008 - Planned community service and philanthropy events to raise funds and awareness for various causes - Collaborated with several student leaders and campus departments to create new philanthropic and service events èProgram Member, UCSD Emerging Leaders Program, La Jolla, CA 10/2006-5/2007 - Worked with a group of 40 students to plan and implement an all-campus philanthropy event raising over $900 - Served on the publicity committee, attending weekly meetings to coordinate campus outreach

AWARDS . UCSD Revelle Outstanding Senior Service Award 2011 UCSD Revelle Outstanding Committee Chair 2007-2008 Higgins & Cole Lifelong Service Award 2009-2010 UCSD Revelle Outstanding Program of the Year 2007-2008