Priscilla Lopez
5.0
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Studied at University of California, Berkeley
Works at uAspire
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Not currently taking new clients
About Priscilla
Hi! I am a first-generation college graduate who attended UC Berkeley, where I majored in Sociology with a minor in Journalism. During college, I worked part-time as a tutor and mentor for high school students. Currently, I serve as a College Affordability Advisor at two high schools in San Francisco. Through my role, I participate in college events for students and SFUSD initiatives, providing valuable insight into what colleges seek and require. As the eldest in my family, I have also guided my siblings in their college and job searches, helping them explore opportunities and navigate their paths. As a self-starter, I know what it takes to put in the extra effort for interviews, finding jobs, and understanding what companies look for. I was also part of SEO Scholars, a college prep program that connected me with people from all over the country and helped me network. I have a solid understanding of what is needed for college and jobs.
Why do I coach?
I want to be able to coach students to reach their goals. As a first-generation student who received significant support from programs and mentors, I have been able to secure the jobs I wanted. I currently work at a nonprofit helping students with college affordability and college applications. Not only have I been trained through the program, but I am also connected to employees at various schools in the Bay Area, as they often visit schools to share insights. This has helped me understand what each school is looking for and stay informed about events. I am also advocating for creating pathways for students of color to attend college and receive the extra help they might need. I am committed to helping anyone in need of college and job advice.
Work Experience
College Affordability Advisor
uAspire
August 2024 - Present
Provide personalized financial aid advising through text and in-person meetings, supporting 300+ students with state, federal, and institutional aid applications, while fostering strong rapport using technology-driven engagement strategies. · Organized and facilitated financial aid events in collaboration with schools and community partners, including evening virtual and in-person sessions for students and families. · Maintained detailed records in Salesforce to track student progress, pulled and analyzed data reports to inform outreach strategies, and monitored performance metrics to achieve program goals. · Conducted research to enhance training resources, facilitated college affordability presentations, and worked collaboratively with regional partners to improve service delivery and student outcomes.
Legal Assistant
Kaiser and Roten
July 2023 - January 2024
· Collaborated with immigration lawyers and filed USCIS, I-130, I-45, I-765, and I-180 forms for clients depending on their individual cases · Reviewed approximately five clients' cases per day and filed information, including legal research to be sure all information on the case was correct · Communicated with clients and team members by answering phone calls, contacting clients about required information for forms, and served as a Spanish Interpreter for the lawyer · Developed strong organizational skills by managing deadlines and multiple cases at once Microsoft Office, Workload Prioritization and +6 skills
Concierge
Citi Bank
February 2022 - June 2023
· Gained high-level customer service skills to create a welcoming environment for clients while reaching sales goals, including opening and registering one new credit card every week and upgrading clients’ accounts · Engaged in the role of Head Concierge when necessary and utilized quick thinking and learning skills to effectively manage the location Teamwork, Sales Development and +7 skills
Volunteer
National Park Service
June 2021 - September 2021
· Visited every National Park location in San Francisco and Marin County and gained knowledge on each location’s prioritized goals to maintain the environment for native plants and ensure the safety of the animals · Organized outreach programs focused on bringing diversity to the parks to help the community and youth interact with the National Parks in the Bay Area Microsoft Office, Teamwork and +5 skills
Student
Opportunities for All
June 2020 - July 2020
· Collaborated with one Fellow to create PowerPoint presentations and assignments for high school students focused on environmental racism in San Francisco and the Bay Area · Developed leadership skills by organizing the class taught through Zoom meetings during quarantine while finding a way to make it entertaining Social Impact, Oral Communication and +1 skill
Senior Brand Associate
Banana Republic
November 2019 - May 2020
· Learned different roles within the retail store by handling money and focusing on the sales goal of registering customers for the credit card, and provided consistent assistance to customers with finding correct sizes · Communicate with guests and resolve issues while continuously learning the different layouts of the store to help 10-15 customers per day as efficiently as possible Sales Development, Sales and +1 skill
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology
Activities and societies: Alpha Phi Omega, Volunteer Around the World, UC Women's Chorale, UC Berkeley Che Oral Communication
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Overall Rating
5.0
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