Experience

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  Landscape Creations of Rhode Island

  • Saunderstown, Rhode Island, United States

  • Director of Community and Culture /Human Resources

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Saunderstown, Rhode Island, United States

    Community and Culture, Human Resources, Training and Development, Recruitment and Retention, and Safety.Fostering the organization’s culture. Assessing and addressing the needs and issues of employees whileserving as a link between management● Leading, coordinating, developing, organizing and delivering training for staff such as OSHA-10,general safety guidelines, Fleet Management Systems and other. Training conducted in Spanishand English through literature, live classes, videos and virtual/webinars.● Onboarding new and returning employees including H2B Visa holders coming from othercountries. Identifying, collecting, and recording legal proof of ability to work in the U.S., I-9s,W-4 (Federal & State)● Liaising between office and field staff as well as serve as direct communicator of policy on behalfof President/CEO and employees.● Visiting job sites and inquiring about employee needs. Assist employees and families withmedical, educational, immigration, and residential needs.● Supervising administrative staff, project management, and leadership development.

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  City of Somerville

  • United States

  • Community Services Manager

    • Sep 2021 - Jan 2023
    • United States

    Responsible for the management of the administrative and programmatic aspects of the Appointments Advisory Committee, and serves as the coordinator of SomerServe volunteer services­, youth employment, youth MBTA pass and snow shoveling program. My role is essential to community engagement and partnership development.

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  Westwood High School

  • Westwood, MA

  • Foreign Language Teacher

    • Sep 2019 - Jun 2020
    • Westwood, MA

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  Cranston High School East

  • Spanish Teacher

    • Nov 2018 - Sep 2019

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  Prison Fellowship

  • New England

  • Field Director

    • Feb 2018 - Sep 2019
    • New England

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  Nova Southeastern University

  • Orlando, Florida

  • Assistant Director Orlando Campus

    • Jan 2015 - Oct 2016
    • Orlando, Florida

    Establish and execute activities to market and promote NSU programs for the regional campus locations to increase student enrollment 10 - 15% each year. Contact corporations, educational facilities, and other organizations in order to: Develop a network of appropriate contacts, develop and maintain a tracking system of these contacts and outcomes and establish an effective recruitment plan for inquiries. Establish and provide University information sessions and presentations for Business and IT programs. Represent the University at conferences, educational fairs, career days, etc. to present programs offered to prospective students. Prepare weekly reports of activities and tracking of inquiries, applications and student outcomes. Provide feedback and recommendations to campus director regarding customer service, communication and recruitment programs. Work with Regional Campuses Director of Marketing & Performance Management on copy for program marketing, brochures, schedules and surveys. Coordinate with various University support services regarding student questions and problems. Travel to various locations to promote and support programs. Serve in public relations capacity at professional, civic and business functions. Perform other duties as assigned. .• Within my first month I achieved a corporate educational agreement and have been recognized for my service toward future students.• Strong Outreach and Event Planning• Teach course for job seekers on networking, interviewing, and first 90 days on job.• Project management and supervision of Enrollment Coordinators

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  Five Star Christian Academy

  • Puerto Rico

  • Co Owner/Administrator

    • Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
    • Puerto Rico

    Manage the support systems and activities that enable the effective running of the educational institution including recruitment, budgeting, staff supervision and development, vendor relations, accreditation process, fundraising, and marketing. Oversee admissions, quality assurance, data management, and human resource. Work on various committees including academic boards, governing bodies, and task groups. Provide administrative support to an academic team of teachers. Perform course development, evaluation, and approval procedures. Prepare reports and statistics for internal and external use. Liaise with partner institutions, external agencies, government departments, and prospective students. Organize and facilitate a variety of educational and social activities.• Contributed extensively to teacher coaching and development, and worked closely with administrative and academic staff

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  Christian Reformed Church in North America

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Ethnic Advisor (Formerly Director of Hispanic Ministries)

    • Jun 2006 - Oct 2013
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    Handled all tasks related to recruitment, evaluation, training, mentoring, motivating, and coaching of Latino/Ethnic Leaders. Was responsible for strategic planning and advising on Latino, multicultural and racial issues. Created and empowered Latino leadership teams. Supervised paid staff and volunteers. Trained and coached seminarians and future church planters on the best practices and SOPs of multicultural approach, thus helping them develop the necessary skills such as the art of influence and the ability to delegate tasks and mentor the successors. Performed the functions of the Executive Committee member in addition to main tasks.• Represented the organization and provided consulting on the international level (was responsible for Canada and the U.S.)

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  Oasis Community Church

  • Winter Garden, FL

  • Associate Pastor

    • 2003 - 2006
    • Winter Garden, FL

    Led a team of paid staff and volunteers to ensure that the church maintained and improved its outreach focus. Established strategic relationships with local advertising outlets and facilitated continuous awareness of the church in the community. Maximized attendance of special outreach-focused events, key teaching series, and other activities requiring external marketing. Continuously developed new events and other venues for new people. Directed staff and lay leaders in the facilitation of regular educational classes and programs. Developed annual departmental budgets and trained new interns. Performed other duties as needed.• Instrumental in raising over $1M for major construction project and catalyzing extremely successful multicultural efforts

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  El Candelero Missionary Ministries

  • Orlando, Florida Area

  • President

    • Apr 1997 - Jan 2003
    • Orlando, Florida Area

    Partnered with ministries in Latin America leaders to distribute resources necessary to reach underserved communities.Connected donors to foreign projects while engaging them towards long-term commitments. Led multicultural (within the Latino community) cross training and learning events.Communicated the projects utilizing media (T.V., Radio, Written, and face-to-face events)Handled budget and raising funds.