Director of Scholarship Program

• Jul 2021 - Present

Coordinator of Programs

• Mar 2020 - Jun 2021

Bilingual Academic Advisor

• Jul 2017 - Apr 2020

• Identify and evaluate Online students’ needs; collaborate to set educational objectives, explore financing opportunities and job related information, while evaluating ongoing academic progress and preparing students to meet graduation and transfer requirements. Regular caseload of 600 students • First Year Experience / Freshman Seminar Online Instructor: Guide students with adjusting to the college community, and to develop a better understanding of the learning process, while acquiring essential academic survival skills • Lead Online events to provide the same opportunities for on-ground students, such as Transfer Fair webinars, Blackboard Orientation, Online Tutoring, Counseling Services, Career Center, and Disability Support Services • Assist with development, coordination and facilitation of on-going staff training and process improvement • Connect students in using college resources and academic planning to enhance retention and graduation rates

Retention Coordinator and Academic Advisor

• Mar 2015 - Jun 2017

• Guided Exploratory (Undecided) students to identify a college major that was compatible with their personal interests, talents, and learning styles• Academic Development Instructor: Assisted students with analyzing individual learning behavior, apply critical thinking methods and academic skills to promote their success in college• Connected individually and often with University College students each semester to collaborate on their goals and action steps toward academic success, professionalism and individual life satisfaction, while also increasing these students’ overall retention rates. Regular caseload of 200 students, with a required minimum of 3 visits per semester• Member of the UMKC Advising Leadership Team who evaluated the University of Missouri system’s curriculum and degree requirements. Reviewed state policy to help establish Mega Majors and Missouri Reverse Transfer program• Co-supervised Peer Mentors of the University College as they worked with their classmates 1:1 for tutoring, career and major exploration and connecting them with campus resources

UMKC Avanzando (Master's Program)

• May 2016 - Dec 2016

• Provided academic support, mentoring, and enhanced access to resources for scholars, co-led mentor trainings, led scholar workshops, translated documents for Summer Enrichment Program, carried out event logistics• Advised and supported DACA and Undocumented students by protecting their privacy and working with families to explore resources within and outside of the institution• Assisted with continued development of programming to achieve higher scholar retention, improve graduation rates, and ensure successful transitions of students into graduate school and/or career positions• Supported the planning and execution of initiatives and events within the Division for Diversity and Inclusionhttp://info.umkc.edu/diversity/events-programs/avanzando/https://info.umkc.edu/multiculturalstudentaffairs/avanzando/

Academic Advisor

• Jun 2013 - Mar 2015

• Coordinated FOCUS (Focusing on Careers and Understanding Success); a program which showcased career paths related to degrees and certificates granted by the college • Provided comprehensive academic advising services to a diverse student population, supported students with choosing realistic educational objectives, academic majors, and provided assistance with preparation for transfer to a four-year institution, if included in student goals. Regular caseload of 500 students • Shared culturally insightful advice to the Latinx student body and their Spanish speaking families by leading individual meetings to get acquainted with academia terminology and higher education protocols • Translated materials and interpreted during presentations as needed for various academic units and departments • Served as an ambassador/recruiter for the college at high-school events and other community organizations

Bilingual Human Services Specialist

• Feb 2012 - Jun 2013

• Bilingual case manager, translated as needed and live interpreting • Conducted face-to-face and phone interviews with applicants to gather information, analyze and research their criteria in order to determine eligibility for State and Federal benefits • Completed reports and forms for documentation of decisions, actions taken, responses to court actions • Bilingual case manager, translated as needed and live interpreting • Conducted face-to-face and phone interviews with applicants to gather information, analyze and research their criteria in order to determine eligibility for State and Federal benefits • Completed reports and forms for documentation of decisions, actions taken, responses to court actions

International Marketing Specialist (Temp)

• Apr 2011 - Sep 2011

• Traveled to Latin America to present and work with universities purchasing the software • Led marketing campaigns for international clients, prospects, and sales support • Worked with graphic designers to develop culturally appropriate marketing campaigns in Latin America • Networked with partners to co-host events, conferences, and marketing campaigns • Traveled to Latin America to present and work with universities purchasing the software • Led marketing campaigns for international clients, prospects, and sales support • Worked with graphic designers to develop culturally appropriate marketing campaigns in Latin America • Networked with partners to co-host events, conferences, and marketing campaigns

Bilingual Counselor and Research Assistant

• Dec 2008 - Apr 2011

• Bilingual smoking cessation counselor for both arms of the study: telemedicine & telephone • Spearheaded media relations: radio shows to promote the study, wrote Spanish scripts for radio voice-overs, arranged newspaper interviews, press releases, and back translated all documents for the study. Reviewed and edited translations with the committee • Coordinated recruitment related activities, trips, training, and events • Traveled across rural Kansas to recruit participants in underserved areas (i.e. health fairs, performed chart audits at safety net clinics, visited churches and attended community events) • Met with the clinics' staff to present the study's overview and cross-trained them for the study Publication- Perez-Estrada, A. Leon, A. Nazir, N. Cupertino, P. Lambart, L. Ellerbeck, E. Richter, K. Hunt, J. Warren, M. (Sept 2010). Strategies Used to Recruit Smokers into a Cessation Trial in Rural Kansas.

Spanish/English Interpreter and Translator

• 2005 - 2007

Oncology Unit •Interpreted and Translated for patients, health care providers, administrators, and staff. Oncology Unit •Interpreted and Translated for patients, health care providers, administrators, and staff.

Spanish Interpreter and Translator

• 2004 - 2007

• Served as an interpreter at hospitals, police and sheriff’s departments, court houses, immigration cases, schools, etc. Translated English web site content to Spanish • Served as an interpreter at hospitals, police and sheriff’s departments, court houses, immigration cases, schools, etc. Translated English web site content to Spanish