1. MARISELA LOZANO
mslozano@email.arizona.edu (623)670-3087 https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisela-lozano-76204b117
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Higher Education Dec 2017
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Minor in Biochemistry May 2014
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Arizona Leadership and Career Education: Tucson, AZ Jan 2016-current
Program Coordinator: Recruitment, Special Events, Teaching, and Administrative/Financial Support
 Outreach and build relationships with campus and community partners to support strategic plan of the Department.
 Coordinate process for recruiting and enrolling first-year and transfer students into Blue Chip Leadership.
 Schedule and create communication efforts involved with recruiting and retaining Blue Chip students.
 Coordinate recruitment event schedule and train staff to recruit at new student orientations and admissions events.
 Communicate with UA Office of Admissions staff to create emails to recruit students for Blue Chip through UA Connect.
 Oversee the Teambuilding and Ambassador Committee, and supervise committee interns & paid summer Ambassadors.
 Create marketing materials for recruitment efforts: emails, postcards, PowerPoints, Leadership Programs website, etc.
 Coordinate and prepare details and logistics for large scale events for Blue Chip Leadership.
 Develop educational and interactive curriculum for a 2-credit class thematic leadership class focused on health and wellness.
 Serve on a committee to develop social justice curriculum for first year students and for the Equiss Social Justice Retreat.
 Teach a 2-credit class in the Fall semester and a 1-credit class in the Spring semester for Blue Chip Leadership.
 Provide financial and administrative support including: staff onboarding, financial recording, purchasing, and record-keeping.
 Compile special reports for the department and division as needed, as well as, design & layout annual reports.
University of Arizona Leadership Programs: Tucson, AZ Sept 2014-Dec 2015
Office Specialist
 Provide office and administrative support for the programs, activities, and staff of UA Leadership Programs.
 Oversee the administrative onboarding process of new employees and maintain financials records on purchases and payments
related to program budgets, and communicate with department’s financial officer.
 Assist in recruitment events and strategic planning for 500+ students in the Blue Chip Leadership Experience.
 Assist staff with coordination of large events including communication, supplies, marketing, and day of logistics.
 Create program marketing, including website, PowerPoints, recruitment materials, and newsletter communications.
 Support the 20+ departmental courses including providing instructors materials and serving as a substitute for classes.
 Coordinating expansion of large first year events: Field Day and Ropes Course, including mentoring student staff.
 In Fall 2015 served as a co-instructor for the Wildcat Academy class and the Blue Chip Eco Leadership course.
 Served on search committee for an Assistant Director Position for Campus Recreation, a partner department.
University of Arizona Recreation Center: Tucson, Arizona April 2013-Aug 2014
Marketing, Outreach, and Special Events Assistant
 Designed and organized informational packets and responsibly coordinated various aspects and details of upcoming events at
Campus Recreation to ensure successful follow through.
 Communicated with event sponsors and campus partners to collect relevant information pertaining to events in order to create
organized and informative itinerary.
 Promoted Campus Rec in a positive and professional manner at new student orientation events.
 Professionally communicated and collaborated with sponsors and partners for Campus Recreation events.
 Served as member of 2014 Meet Me at the Rec planning committee: organize logistics and event layout.
Senior Challenge Program Facilitator
 Supervised staff of 15+ employees to facilitate learning and manage the risk of participants on the course.
 Collaborated with staff to ensure organized and safe programs in high stress environment with high ropes initiatives.
 Enhanced communication and public speaking skills while teaching participants how to think critically when solving problems
during performance of teambuilding initiatives.
 Assisted with creating program itineraries which are individualized for each group based on needs assessments, goals, and learning
outcomes groups wish to address.
“A” Camp Counselor II
 Supervised children ages 5-15 in day camp activities and trained new camp counselors.
 Effectively multitasked while providing a safe camp environment and interacted professionally with parents.

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Leadership Programs - Blue Chip Leadership: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Aug 2010-May 2014
Leadership Roles: Ambassador, Team Leader, Blue Chip Student Coordinator, Teaching Assistant
 A four year leadership program that builds confidence and effective leadership skills through academic and service experiences.
 Completed 12 Credits of Leadership: Foundations, Eco Leadership, Peer Leadership, Internship, and Preceptorship.
 Team Leader: Mentored first year students and facilitated developmental workshops for college and leadership success.
 Student Coordinator: Coordinated, planned, and organized large scale events, mentored students, designed professional
presentations for orientation events, and generated & edited the program newsletter throughout the academic school year.
 Orchestrated program re-branding by designing consistent logos, banners and communication formats and conceptualized the
program’s recruitment message to create an effective presentation format.
 Recruited first year students by presenting at orientation and recruitment events while promoting the program’s mission and values,
and by professionally interacting with students and parents.
Relevant Coursework:
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Cognition and Neuroimaging Laboratory: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ May 2012-May 2014
Research Assistant
 Gained experience about meticulously working in research environment with co-workers while being effective and efficient in
professional work environment.
 Conducted demographic and health care screening to determine participants’ eligibility prior to administering four hour Executive
Battery designed to test the functionality of one’s cognitive abilities.
Summer Research Institute: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ July 2012-Aug 2012
Research Assistant
 Created research project accompanied by professional research paper & presentation based on findings.
 Participated in workshops which focused on enhancing one’s confidence as well as presentation and public speaking abilities.
Vanderah Research Laboratory: University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ Aug 2010-May 2012
Research Assistant
 Assisted Graduate Students with long-term research on mice to determine effectiveness of anesthetics designed to treat pain
associated with development of cancer.
 Gained experience on procedures and protocols in professional pharmacology lab.
CLINICAL & HEALTH RELATED EXPERIENCE
The University Medical Center Emergency Department: Tucson, AZ July 2013-present
Shadowing Experience
 Learned importance of paying attention to details in the Emergency Room: protocols involved with delivering and reading charts
and test results, effective communication between staff members.
 Learned importance of analyzing patients’ behavior and speech in order to provide thorough diagnosis and proper treatment.
 Practiced check-up procedures and briefing doctor on patients’ symptoms, providing diagnosis and treatment plan.
Carondolet Hospice: Tucson, AZ Feb 2013-present
Hospice Volunteer
 Received training regarding responsibilities of hospice volunteers and caring for individuals in the comfort of their homes.
 Acquired knowledge of medical practice & sanitation in regards to working with terminally ill patients.
Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honorary: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Jan 2012-May 2014
Member
 Assisted non-profit organizations in health related fields by fundraising, volunteering, and participating in various philanthropies
throughout the Tucson community.
HONORS AND AWARDS
CERTIFICATIONS
Ferpa Training Competed – Summer 2014
 HED 201: Foundations of Leadership
 EDL 297A: Topics in Leadership – Ecology
 EDL 293A: Leadership & Involvement Internship
 EDL 291A: Leadership & Involvement Preceptorship
BHHS Legacy Foundation Scholarship & Alhambra Foundation for the Future
Certificate of Merit, University of Arizona Graduate College Summer Research Institute
Dean’s List Award, University of Arizona
Excellence Core Value Award Winner, Leadership Programs-Arizona Blue Chip Program
Graduated with Honors, Leadership Programs-Arizona Blue Chip Program
Heart & Soul Award Winner, Leadership Programs-Arizona Blue Chip Program
Wildcat Excellence Award, University of Arizona
Aug 2010-May 2014
Summer 2012
2011, 2012, 2013
Aug 2010-May 2014
Aug 2010-May 2014
Aug 2013-May 2014
Aug 2010-May 2014