Julian Josué Cobian is an educator and writer based in Chula Vista, CA. He has a MFA and MA in Creative Writing from Kingston University in London and has published poetry. He has extensive experience teaching creative writing and other subjects at various levels. His career has included roles in education, artist management, event coordination, and other areas utilizing his leadership, communication, and multilingual skills.
1. 1444 Lantana Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone (619) 571-9280
E-mail cobianassociates@yahoo.com
Julian Josué Cobian, MFA
EDUCATION Masters of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Kingston University, London, UK (Graduated 2015 with Commendation)
Masters of Arts, Creative Writing
Kingston University, London, UK (Graduated 2014 with Commendation)
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Major in Management
Minor in Creative Writing
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA (Graduated 2008)
Associate of Science, Business Administration & General Education
Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA (Graduated 2005)
PUBLICATIONS • (2015) In the Eves. March Featured Poet. Reward Publishing, London, UK.
• Lost in the Naval Ships. Book of Poetry. Preparing for Publication.
TEACHING • Lecturer, Writing that Works, Kingston University, London, UK (2014-2015)
o Creative Writing, Arts & Social Sciences, School of Humanities.
o Developed cross genre strategies in the classroom.
o Workshop, feedback, content support, analysis of craft with tangible results.
• Special Education Assistant & Co-Teacher, Junipero Serra High School (2009-
2014)
o Conducted student trainings, 1 to1 support with person centered transition
training.
o Special-Ed inclusion to core student population & improving academic skills.
o Analyst of content & discussion in small groups & writing response to content.
o Assisted as a Spanish language interpreter for parent teacher conferences.
• Teacher –Developed & Implemented Leadership Curriculum, Peninsula Bride
Program, Woodside Priory High School (Summer 2007)
o Cultivated a curriculum for middle school students.
o Five-week course based on life skills leading to core principles of adulthood
and responsibilities.
• Developed & Instructed Workshops, San Jose State University, Human
Resources Diversity Committee (2007-2008)
o Created inclusion for the business divisions for higher morale among the
Student Union employees.
o Developed a pipeline program for diversity and skills leading to core principles
and responsibilities.
• Instructional Assistant & Elementary Tutor, Horace Mann Elementary School
(2006-2007)
o Detailed oriented educator with grammar, editing, proofreading, and spelling
skills.
o Assisted with math and English skills for English as a second language.
2. 1444 Lantana Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone (619) 571-9280
E-mail cobianassociates@yahoo.com
Julian Josué Cobian
o Assisted as an interpreter for parent teacher conferences.
• AVID Center
o Attended teaching workshops that were my inspiration to become a university
professor.
• Instructional Assistant & Elementary Tutor, O’Farrell Community School
o Selected relevant coursework for student understanding and growth.
o Assisted with math and English skills for English as a second language.
LANGUAGES • Bilingual in English/Spanish (Vernacular and Academic)
COMMUNICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
• Facilitated participation and inquiry in the classroom and community.
• Managed staff at multiple locations, providing sales, promotion, inventory, purchasing,
and training.
• Provided superior customer service, leading to increased sales.
• Directed daily operations at concert venues including supervision of consultants and
sound engineers. Duties also included facilitating accommodations, security, and
transportation for artists.
• Prepared and worked with budgets that were aligned with forecasted revenues and
profit margins.
LEADERSHIP
ABILITIES
• Empowers students to believe in themselves and succeed in their interests and goals.
• Exhibits positive attitude and work ethic that motivates and encourages co-workers to
meet and surpass company objectives.
• Acts as liaison to neutralize, motivate, and lead within the workplace and community.
• Applies managerial skills effectively to consistently meet and surpass business
objectives, including sales targets, promotional, and marketing strategies.
INTERPERSONAL
AND
TEAM SKILLS
• Communicates effectively with multicultural groups – including peers, employers, and
mentorship of students in a dynamic work environment.
• Works efficiently in teams to ensure all business objectives are met or exceeded.
• Executes and delegates responsibility in order to utilize employee skills of leadership
and previous experience to maximize productivity.
• Provides guidance, preparation, and training to help establish developing artists in
their career in the music industry.
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3. 1444 Lantana Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone (619) 571-9280
E-mail cobianassociates@yahoo.com
Julian Josué Cobian
WORK
HISTORY
LECTURER, CREATIVE WRITING
Kingston University, London, United Kingdom (2014-2015)
HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
Mini Football
St. Paul’s C of E Primary School
Worlidge Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9BP, United Kingdom (2014-2015)
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT & CO-TEACHER
Junipero Serra High School
5156 Santo Road, San Diego, CA 92124-2098 (2009-2014)
ARTIST RELATIONS/MANAGEMENT & CONSULTANT
Visual Music Entertainment Group, New York, NY (2008-2010)
EVENT COORDINATOR & EVENT OPERATIONS
San Jose State University, Event Center & Student Union
290 South 7th
Street, San Jose, CA 95192-0026 (2007-2008)
DEVELOPED & INSTRUCTED WORKSHOPS
San Jose State University, Human Resources Diversity Committee
One Washington Square, San Jose, CA 95192 (2007-2008)
TEACHER—DEVELOPED & IMPLEMENTED LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM
Peninsula Bride Program, Woodside Priory High School 302 Portola Rd, Portola Valley,
CA 94028 (Summer 2007)
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT & ELEMENTARY TUTOR
Horace Mann Elementary School
55 North 7th
Street, San Jose, CA 95112 (2006-2007)
FINANCE & DATA ENTRY
AVID Center
9246 Lightwave Ave Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123 (Summer Institute 2006)
ROOM ENGINEER & GUEST SERVICES
Ritz Carlton
1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629 (2004-2006)
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT & ELEMENTARY TUTOR
O’Farrell Community School
6130 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 (2002-2003)
OPERATIONS CONSULTANT
Bulldog Productions, Tijuana, BC Mexico (2002-2003)
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Bulldog Productions, Tijuana, BC Mexico (2000-2002)
ENTREPRENEUR
Cobian & Associates Management Consultants
591 Telegraph Canyon Rd., #451 Chula Vista, CA 91911-6497 (2000-Present)
STORE MANAGER
Natty Threads
Chula Vista Center, 555 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910-5342 (1997-2000)
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