Experience

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  Universidad del Sagrado Corazón

  • San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • Grants and Financial Liaison

    • May 2023 - Present
    • San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Overseeing, managing, and complying with the budget-related items, financial and economic analysis, and expenditure reports associated with the project A Culture of Research Achievement at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (CoRA-S) awarded by the United States Department of Education (HSI-STEM). Manage the administrative and fiscal aspects of the CoRA-S from award to closing, including but not limited to grant administration, reporting, and compliance with approved budgets, contract terms, and legal or regulatory requirements. Act as a point of contact among CAR (Center for Academic Research) grants, Sagrado’s Vice-presidency of Finance, Grants and External Resources office, and grantors to establish a coordinated effort in the fiscal and administrative health of the grant.-Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grant administration process.-Support CoRA-S team through budget analyses, recommendations of unexpected funds (carry-overs, if any), and strategies for the budget to meet the project needs.

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  ExI Network Corp.

  • Barceloneta, Puerto Rico

  • Administrative Coordinator of Nuevo Norte

    • Oct 2021 - Apr 2023
    • Barceloneta, Puerto Rico

    Oversaw daily administrative and programmatic operations of acceleration program Nuevo Norte awarded by the CDBG-DR/SBIA program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Puerto Rico Department of Housing with a budget of $2.2M. Managed, analyzed, and monitored the federal budget with the Nuevo Norte’s management and accountant personnel. Coordinated and kept track of the procurement processes, including quote requests, orders, purchases, and subcontracts. Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as requested by the federal agency. -Led the program organization on the agency's compliance regulations, guidelines, and administrative procedures related to federal funds.-Collaborated in the development and implementation of outreach, orientations, training, and mentoring activities, among others related to the acceleration program.-Supported the subcontracting process of key professional services and other resources for the implementation of the acceleration program and its training and mentoring components.

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  LEAD Pathways LLC

  • Arecibo, Puerto Rico

  • Founder and President

    • Feb 2018 - Dec 2022
    • Arecibo, Puerto Rico

    Created LEAD (Leading Equity and Diversity) Pathways LLC as a small business owned by a woman. LEAD focused on providing education and research services to projects and programs in the development and implementation processes. The services include evaluations, strategic planning, workflow, budget management, collaborations, negotiations, procurements, contracts, reports, and outcomes, among other related services to succeed during the projects' and programs' life.-Improved customers’ knowledge to address effectively equity and diversity issues in their education, research, and/or professional environment.-Supported customers in monitoring the budget, procurement, contract, and report processes throughout their project’s or program’s life.-Empowered customers to execute their project’s or program’s goals and objectives in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.-Increased the customers' opportunities to continue developing new ideas and sustainability of projects and programs embedded in society and economic demands and solutions.

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  Ana G. Mendez University

  • United States
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Project Director

    • Oct 2014 - Sep 2018

    New Horizons: Puerto Rico Lasers and Photonics Career Pathways Oversaw administrative and programmatic efforts to develop and implement the first certificate specializing in optics, photonics, and lasers in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean with a budget of $2.5M. Managed internal control, staffing, project data tracking, purchasing and procurement processes, contracts, participant tracking, preparation and submission of quarterly and annual performance reports in accordance with Federal Uniform Guidance and regulations of United States Department of Labor - Employment and Training Administration - Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Grant Program and the Ana G. Méndez University System. -Improved quality of project’s programmatic and fiscal data control by developing and implementing strategic plans and document forms, and by integrating digital applications.-Led project organization on agency's compliance regulations, guidelines, and visits from federal project officer, reducing non-compliance findings and corrective actions required in programmatic and fiscal reports, audits, and on-site monitoring.-Formed an advisory board that identified and provided guidance on strategies (e.g., recruitment and retention) and new collaborations for implementation of project's programmatic plan and sustainability. -Improved communications process to effectively exchange project information and news with external evaluator, contractors, and business/industry representatives to create new partnership opportunities.

  • Project Director

    • Oct 2011 - Oct 2014

    Mathematics and Science Partnerships: Teachers Improving Academic AchievementManaged implementation of teachers’ professional development project. Administered federal and institutional budgets, as approved by Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) and University. Completed progress reports related to functions and services as required by PRDE and University. Created annual performance report as required by US Department of Education. Evaluated and coordinated educational activities according to established objectives in programmatic plan. Supervised project team.-Maintained 85% teacher retention rate established in proposals submitted to DEPR under Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program, Title II-B: No Child Left Behind.-Saved over $30,000 in funds that enabled project to relocate additional support on school materials and supplies for teachers to improve instructional activities and outcomes. -Generated grants for academic years 2012-2013 ($399,200), 2013-2014 ($364,500), and 2014-2015 ($330,629) ensuring continuity of math and science teachers professional development project in University supported by PRDE.

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  Inter American University of Puerto Rico - Ponce Campus

  • Ponce, Puerto Rico

  • Project Director

    • Dec 2010 - Jul 2011
    • Ponce, Puerto Rico

    Mathematics and Science Partnerships: “Capacitación y Actualización Instruccional de Maestros de Matemáticas y Ciencias”Oversaw development and implementation of eachers’ professional development project. Managed federal and institutional budget approved by Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE) and University. Completed periodic reports on project’s functions and services as required by PRDE and University. Completed annual performance report as required by US Department of Education. Evaluated and coordinated educational activities according to established objectives in program plan. Supervised staff.-Organized teachers’ residency component for more than 100 participants to enhance professional development experience throughout workshops, seminars, and other active learning initiatives.

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  Beauty Systems Group

  • San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • Education Manager

    • Jan 2006 - Aug 2010
    • San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Led job performance of two education teams. Coordinated educational events, seminars, workshops, in-salon classes, and trainings for company’s customers and employees. Managed budgets assigned to department. Proposed work plans to successfully develop and increase sales accounts with consultants according to organization education and marketing systems.-Created and maintained successful relationships with customers during limited distribution of products.-Improved tracking system of reports and documents related to education program that helped to keep it organized and updated effectively.-Increased educational and marketing strategies to attend customers' needs on new knowledge related to products, technical skills, and business improvement.

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  Desert Mosaic School

  • Tucson, Arizona, United States

  • Spanish and History Instructor

    • Aug 2003 - May 2005
    • Tucson, Arizona, United States

    Taught basic, intermediate, and advanced Spanish in multidimensional literacy environment. Taught World History, American History, and US/Arizona Constitution. Created and delivered Spanish and History curricula at intermediate and high school levels.