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Katia

Scholar Support Analyst

San Diego State University

UCLA
N/a

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiagarcia91/

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Katia Garcia has over 10 years of experience in administrative support, office management, and stakeholder engagement across industries including higher education, research, and retail. With a background as a Scholar Support Analyst at San Diego State University, an Administrative Support Coordinator at SDSU Research Foundation, and various roles at Hotdog on a Stick and the African Coalition Workforce, Katia Garcia has honed skills in organizational efficiency, client relations, and team coordination.

Education

Research and Development (R&D)

Philosophy

Pell Grant Recipient

Worked 20+ Hours in School

Transfer Student

First Generation College Student

Q1Career path

Nonprofit Experience

Community Engagement

Career Development

2:00

"I actually started working when I was 15 and a half at Hotdog on a Stick, which is a mall job. It actually helped fund my university fees."

Q2Main responsibilities

Problem-Solving

Communication

Data Analysis

1:26

"I bridge those gaps and I aid in those areas to pretty much make sure that it's a functioning cycle and it's not like clogging up the machine."

Q3Day in the life

Data Analysis

Communication

Project Management

1:03

"when I feel frustrated, I'm like, okay, the day is done"

Q4Most important skills - role

Emotional Intelligence

Problem-Solving

Communication

1:21

"Being able to navigate those situations without people being offended is incredibly important."

Q5Favorite parts - role

Problem-Solving

Completing Projects

Teamwork

0:52

"What I enjoy the most is actually like solving problems. I consider myself a completionist, so like I love finishing things to 100%."

Q6Biggest challenge - role

Workplace Challenges

Overcoming Challenges

Industry Realities

1:49

"you're a part of a really big machine and you're just a really small part of it."

Q7Favorite parts - industry

Problem-Solving

Communication

Learning Environment

0:44

"What I enjoy the most outta working in academia is that it continues to be a learning environment."

Q8Who thrives in industry

Adaptability

Flexibility

Problem-solving

1:07

"being able to be like, oh, we're not doing that. Cool, we're moving on, is probably what will save you and create longevity in this field for sure."

Q9Wish known before - industry

Resilience

Overcoming Challenges

Stress Management

1:31

"It's okay to be fearful of everything that is happening in front of you."

Q10Entry-level positions

Entry-Level Positions

Project Management

Administrative Roles

2:01

"Administrative roles...are the way to go because you're kind of watching any type of organization function. You are really the observer of all parts."

Q11Significant lesson - career

Career Development

Burnout

Self-Reflection

1:20

"If you stay too long, you're gonna build resentment, you're gonna burn out and you're just gonna hate working."

Q12College ideas for success

Problem-Solving

Ethical Decision-Making

Critical Thinking

1:36

"sometimes you just kind of have to make space for yourself"

Q13How identity impacted career

Communication Skills

Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Cultural Awareness

2:17

"Being me is a super positive."