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Fernando Morales De La Peña

(he/him/el)

Summary

Charismatic, Proactive, and Upbeat individual with proven public relations skills to mobilize large bodies of individuals and communities. Approaches every work analytically with a relationship-driven focus, facilitating diverse and inclusive discussions and deliberations in order to dissect each variable and detail possible comprehensively. Consistent in exceeding expectations in order to unify and encourage innovative efforts while aiming to compassionately understand objecting perspectives or measures. Utilizing Arts & Culture in order to implement and support Restorative Justice and Peace Work locally, and within a Global climate

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Intern

Mayor Of San Diego Todd Gloria
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Policy recommendations for The Director of Homelessness Strategies & Solutions (Current Senior Advisor Homelessness, Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom)
  • Lead Constituent Phone Call Respondent and Case Work Organizer (English & Spanish)
  • Data Analytics & Quality Care for The State of The City Address 2021
  • Research & Contributing Talking Points for The Director of Global Affairs of San Diego
  • Staffed the Opening of The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego 2021
  • Assisted the successful proposal for World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024

Art Advocacy

Worldwide
  • Attended numerous events (ranging from Vogue to local gallery openings) building coalitions of Artist advocates
  • Recent Highlight's:

-Consulting for Celebrity Tattoo Artist (@Tattooist_Doy) in South Korea and Tattoo Union

-Conversation regarding Vogue featured Artist, Paulina Olowska's "Resonance" @ Kurimanzutto Mexico City

-Conversation with Adachi Mari, Japanese Ceramics Master, regarding modern depiction of Japanese cultures similarities to Mexican Hispanic culture

-Organized social media campaign for War and Women's Human Rights Museum in Seoul, South Korea



U.S Census Enumerator

The United States Census
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain purpose of census, obtaining updated contact information from all subjects enumerated and verified data for accuracy.
  • Drafted thorough and accurate reports, analyzed case summaries, and included required statistics for The TNSOL (Targeted Non-Sheltered Outdoor Locations) Enumeration.

Model and Acting Talent

LA Management Inc.
09.2015 - 09.2018
  • Signed with Senior Talent Manager, Addison Witt, LA Management Inc. as Talent for fashion modeling, and advertising. Allowing for a behind the scenes look at the Talent Industry.

Phone Banker

Grassroots Democrats HQ
10.2020 - Current

Rigorous GOTV (Get out the vote) efforts specifically but not limited to:

  • 2020 U.S. Presidential Election
  • Moderated Democratic National Convention Slack rooms and phonebanking
  • The United States Senate runoff elections: Senator Raphael Warnock and Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia

Political Campaign Canvasser

Marni For San Diego City Council
08.2020 - 11.2021
  • Door-to-Door canvassing within San Diego's District 5, in order to ensure GOTV (Get out the vote) efforts and update voter databases accordingly
  • Experienced organizing virtual phone-banking software in order to facilitate canvassing efforts within the Pandemic, communicating directly with San Diego constituents
  • Won election becoming: 1st openly LGBTQIA+ Democratic Representative for San Diego's District 5

Student of the Year Candidate

Leukemia And Lymphoma Society
03.2016 - Current
  • Candidate in 2016's Student and Adult of The Year Campaign Team fundraising over $2 million as a joint team effort
  • Individually outreaching, networking, and ultimately raising over $12,000 for Cancer Research
  • Marketing and Exposure to the younger generations

Hospital Volunteer

Saint Agnes Hospital
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Front Desk, hospital and guest services
  • Trained and Emphasized practicing HIPAA in order to ensure the safety of all patients and the hospital

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science Major And Women's Studies Minor

Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

High School Diploma -

Buchanan High School
Clovis, CA

Skills

  • Fluent/Bilingual in Spanish and English, with limited working proficiency in French and ASL
  • Creative Problem Solving & Communication
  • Innovative, Diverse and Inclusive Leadership Experience and Training
  • Social Media Expertise and Verified Reach
  • Fashion Styling and Creative Direction
  • 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo

Additional Information

Located: San Diego, CA and Ciudad de México, México || Dual Citizenship: USA and Mexico

Timeline

Office Intern

Mayor Of San Diego Todd Gloria
07.2021 - 05.2022

Phone Banker

Grassroots Democrats HQ
10.2020 - Current

U.S Census Enumerator

The United States Census
08.2020 - 10.2020

Political Campaign Canvasser

Marni For San Diego City Council
08.2020 - 11.2021

Hospital Volunteer

Saint Agnes Hospital
03.2018 - 07.2018

Student of the Year Candidate

Leukemia And Lymphoma Society
03.2016 - Current

Model and Acting Talent

LA Management Inc.
09.2015 - 09.2018

Art Advocacy

Worldwide

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science Major And Women's Studies Minor

Point Loma Nazarene University

High School Diploma -

Buchanan High School
Fernando Morales De La Peña