Mentor Biography Information Sheet

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We will be publishing biographies for each of this year’s Mentees and Mentors in the Mentoring Program Graduation Book. Please help us out by replying to the following questions as thoroughly as you can, so we can compose a unique, professionally written profile of you to publish in the Graduation Book. Thank you!
Your Name:
Your Mentee’s Name:
Your Email:
Current Position & Work Area:
Years of Service:
Please share as much detail as possible.
Tell us about the relationship you have with your mentee and how that has developed over this year?
How have you seen your mentee grow personally and professionally as a member of this year’s H&H Mentoring Program?
What are the some of the qualities that make your mentee stand out?
What lessons, if any, have you learned from your mentee this year?
What lessons have you worked to impart on your mentee?
What are some words of advice or encouragement you have for your mentee as they move forward in their career?
What are some words of advice or encouragement you have for your mentee as they move forward in their career?
Do you have any specific strategies for success at UCLA?
How long have you worked at UCLA?
How long have you worked in H&H?
How many years have you served as a mentor for the H&H Mentoring Program?
Why did you choose to be a mentor in this program?
Additional comments or thoughts are welcomed!
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Testimonials

Tools that empowered me…

This program has helped me set professional goals and given me tools that empowered me and helped me continue my...

Goretti Cervantes
Class of 2017

H&H Mentoring

2017-06-16T16:49:59-07:00

Goretti Cervantes
Class of 2017

This program has helped me set professional goals and given me tools that empowered me and helped me continue my education. I have been networking with amazing people that have been helping me plan out a path for my professional career and have enriched my entire life.

https://mentoring.hh.ucla.edu/testimonials/tools-that-empowered-me/

The Opportunity to Job Shadow at Two Different Offices…

1. One of my biggest accomplishment during my mentorship program was the opportunity to job shadow at two different offices....

Marina Soliman
Class of 2018

H&H Mentoring

2016-06-29T19:53:55-07:00

Marina Soliman
Class of 2018

1. One of my biggest accomplishment during my mentorship program was the opportunity to job shadow at two different offices. the first was under Lus, the assistant account payable at the DSCO office, here at UCLA. The second job shadowing I did was under George Gabballa, the Sr. Accounts Payable coordinator of the UCLA affiliated main administrating building at university village. During my time at these offices, I was taught useful clerical skills such as how to use UCLA accounting programs, check emails, answer phones and practice communication skills. I have also been offered the opportunity of job shadowing under Nina Purtell, the director of Human Resources at UCLA. There, I will be working twice a week for 2 hours each day learning more about human resources and office life. Along with Nina, I will also be shadowing under other team members. 2. Another one of the biggest accomplishments was completing two administration certificate courses though UCLA, Throughout the courses, I was given helpful tips I acquired from these courses, I will be able to develop the skill sets I need to be successful in an accounting or administration job. 3. My final accomplishment was being parts of Project Spell. This program was introduced to me by my mentor. It is a tutoring program conducted by students that is geared toward teaching English to UCLA employees. This program has really helped me to develop my speech, pronunciation, and spelling skills. these will benefit me in an office position because it will make communication easier. These accomplishments combined provided me with different skills and tools that i will be able to utilize, not only in the office, but in everyday life. Most importantly, these accomplishments lined up with my goals of this mentorship program. I was able to increase organizational knowledge...

https://mentoring.hh.ucla.edu/testimonials/transition-to-a-new-position-department/

Improved My Leadership Skills…

1. I have improved my leadership skills since joining the program, the monthly meetings gave me an opportunity to speak...

Eduardo Ambrosio
Class of 2018

H&H Mentoring

2015-12-02T00:15:01-08:00

Eduardo Ambrosio
Class of 2018

1. I have improved my leadership skills since joining the program, the monthly meetings gave me an opportunity to speak up without feeling embarrassed by creating a safe space. After I complete my graduation speech I believe I will have completed one of my top accomplishments. 2. Another accomplishment I am proud of is improving my confidence since I am shy and quiet. After a mentoring meeting I realized I didn’t have as many points when it came to being involved in my organization. After realizing that I became more involved in my organization like volunteering for RIF, and being part of the board for housing appeals. My networking skills have also definitely improved, and thanks to the mentoring program reaching out to people from different departments has been easier and faster. 3. Learning my strengths and weakness has also allowed me to get a better understanding of myself and gave me a sense of direction. It is good to compare what you see yourself like compared to what other people actually perceive you as. I’ve been working on getting better at prioritizing and for me finding out how to overcome blinds spots within strengths. This been an accomplishment for me because prior to the mentoring program I didn’t know about blind spots within strengths.

https://mentoring.hh.ucla.edu/testimonials/finding-out-what-i-want-to-be/

All about self-growth…

The Mentoring Program has allowed me to understand my weaknesses and strengths as a chef and person. This program is...

Michael Purtell
Class of 2017

H&H Mentoring

2017-06-16T16:53:44-07:00

Michael Purtell
Class of 2017

The Mentoring Program has allowed me to understand my weaknesses and strengths as a chef and person. This program is all about self-growth, and I am so blessed to be able to work with such amazing people and role models. I can only hope to be as great as they are, as I continue to grow up.

https://mentoring.hh.ucla.edu/testimonials/all-about-self-growth/

Excel personally and professionally…

The most meaningful experience has been being given a safe space to learn about my strengths and interests, while simultaneously...

Lus Reyes
Class of 2017

H&H Mentoring

2017-06-16T16:55:44-07:00

Lus Reyes
Class of 2017

The most meaningful experience has been being given a safe space to learn about my strengths and interests, while simultaneously being encouraged to tap into my natural talents to excel personally and professionally.

https://mentoring.hh.ucla.edu/testimonials/excel-personally-and-professionally/

H&H Mentoring

2023-2024 Mentoring Program Dates*

September 20, 11:00 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.

Program Orientation

October 19 - 20, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Lake Arrowhead Lodge Program Retreat

November 15, 11:00 a.m. — 1:30 p.m.

Communication Essentials

December 20, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Create Powerful Presentations

January 17, 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Navigating H&H & Your Professional Network

February 21, 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

H&H Director Meet & Greet

March 27, 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Emotional Intelligence at Work

April 24, 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Leadership Essentials

May 22, 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Managing Your Career

June 5, 1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.

Program Graduation

*Dates, times, and locations are subject to change