Robert Banales

3129 Fredericksburg Ct. Marina, Ca 93933 Phone: 562-201-6324 rbanales@csumb.edu

EDUCATION
California State University Monterey Bay, Seaside, CA Expected Graduation: (May 2018)
Bachelors of Arts in Environmental Studies for Sustainable Communities
 Certified Interpretive Host (May 2017-May 2022)
 Sustainability Champion April 2017

SKILLS
Reliable: Prompt, Modest team leader, Immpeccable work ethic
Interpersonal: Accomadating to others, Sensitive and Supportive
Effective Communicator: Active listener, Critical, Thoughtful
Innovative: Creative, Commited to life-long learning, Mindfulness
Research and Planning: Analyzes issues, Exceeds expectations, Asseses situations

EXPERIENCE
Americorps Fellow, VIP Program Marina, California (September 2018 – August 2019)
 Currently serving for 11 months to assist a nonprofit enhance their volunteer program.
 Works alongside other nonprofit representatives and volunteers in a community garden.
 Works with CSUMB service learners to assist them in satisfying university requirements.

Remote Sales Rep, Incredibowl Industries LLC, Boulder, Colorado (January 2018 – April 2018)
 Currently working as a temporary 1099 Contractor.
 Responsible for lead creation and management.
 Managing contacts and leads with an online CRM software.
 Learning various sales techniques to use in person and while cold calling.

President, ENSTU Club, CSU Monterey Bay (January 2018 - May 2018)
 Worked with a group of students to promote sustainabilty on and off campus.
 Created oppourtunities for members to get involved with local initiatives.
 Helped to organize events that promoted field experieces, field identification, and stewardship.

Swiss Banquet Hall, Whittier, California (May 2017-Ongoing)

 Worked with a team to set up, serve, and clean up for various events.
 Worked with a kitchen staff to set up buffet style dining.
 Assisted with other various tasks dealing with a bar, on-site facilities, and off site programs.

Resident Advisor, CSU Monterey Bay (August 2015 – May 2017)

 Supervised and counseled for 60 residents.
 Worked alongside other diverse staff members to coordoniate accomadating events.
 Enforced campus policies to ensure safety of all residents and visitors.
 Inspired others to lead more sustainable lifestyles.

BOTH Co, Del Rey Oaks, California (Jan 2017-Ongoing)

 Assisted at a highly productive aquaponic garden that grows beyond organic food.
 Partcipated in community outreach events to inspire local community members to get interested
in aquaponics and sustainabilty.

Monterey Bay Aqaurium Internship, Prop 67 Monterey, California (October 2017-November 2017)
 Worked with a team of students from various colleges to organize an effort to raise awareness
about the refrendrum on the plastic bag ban in California and encourage civic engagement.
 Distrubitued branded merchandise and managed social media posts.
 Assisted with voter registration.
J & R Detailing, Whittier, California (July 2014 – August 2016)
(Founder)
 Mobile business to provide an excellent service in headlight restoration and
to raise money for college textbooks.
 Learned work ethic, how to deal with liabilities and how to effectively
communicate with customers.