Laila Hernandez MPA
Deputy Director at American Civic Association- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Immigration 40 Hour Overview
The New York Immigration CoalitionDec, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Certified WIC Peer Counselor
-Jul, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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American Civic Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Director
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Apr 2022 - Present
Specializes in the processing of immigration applications for immigration benefits and relief. Specializes in the processing of immigration applications for immigration benefits and relief.
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Hartwick College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Student Success Specialist
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2022
Advising and supporting students on academic probation. Advising and supporting students on academic probation.
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Binghamton University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Employer & Alumni Engagement Assistant
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Feb 2021 - Jan 2022
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Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Immigration Legal Assistant
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Jul 2019 - Feb 2021
• Serves as the legal administrative support to three immigration attorneys and enhance office effectiveness by keeping cases organized, creating and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software, reporting every month for NY state funding program • Conducts all administrative office work such as answering emails, appointment setting, copying, scanning, filing, and arranging all attorney accommodations. • Consistently grows organization partnerships and clientele through active community outreach and engagement • Organize and facilitate monthly legal consultation days, legal clinics, community information sessions and other trainings across the Southern Tier • Conduct all outreach and the development /distribution of resources and referrals on programs and services available to new Americans
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Vision Academy
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Education Management
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Spanish Tutor
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2019
Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills using a virtual system. Other assistance might include: reviewing class material, discussing the text, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems. Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills using a virtual system. Other assistance might include: reviewing class material, discussing the text, predicting test questions, formulating ideas for papers, or working on solutions to problems.
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AMLC
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator
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Jan 2011 - Jul 2019
Plan and manage delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization. Delegate task to five dedicated volunteer staff members Monitor progress towards achieving the objectives and goals of the youth program. Create and facilitate fun and innovative activities that teach sportsmanship, leadership, career planning and advisement, self-identity, self-confidence, public speaking and social skills. Coordinator/Planner of all events related to youth program such as monthly membership meetings, monthly outings, club parties, and fundraisers.
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Village of Johnson City
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
Effectively planned, organized, and promoted all aspects of the programs, including coordination of community resources and supervision of numerous temporary and part-time personnel. I assisted in other City-wide events and performed related work. She worked with the public, business groups, service clubs, and other community groups in developing partnerships and sponsorship opportunities, and in developing new program ideas. She managed Village Vacancy Properties Program, also created and maintained local vacant Properties database. She performed extensive research for database collection as well as managed and maintained database and chart creation. She performed office duties which include answering daily emails, compiling data, database creation, grant research, generation and distribution of information and preparation of department materials. She created engaging Community outreach initiatives and successfully planned, organized and managed a new information community center. She coordinated and led monthly meetings with staff of vacancy program and supervised interns from local university. She monitored event contracts and ensured compliance with contract requirements. She tracked and collected data and compiled and distributed various reports regarding programs, financial status, and performance measurements. She assisted in monitoring the budget and tracking expenditures to ensure compliance with budget guidelines; assisted in preparing grant applications to obtain additional funding. She developed schedules for use of City facilities by groups and organizations. She maintained inventory of supplies and equipment and prepared and submitted requisitions for needed items. She completed work order requests for repairs and reported problems to the facilities division.
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Colegio Continental
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Brazil
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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English Literature Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Feb 2017
Teaching English Literature grades 8th-11th Teaching English Literature grades 8th-11th
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Don and Inc
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United States
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Customer service rep
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Sep 2005 - Sep 2006
Solicited donations of old or unused items to the organization PURPLE HEART Solicited donations of old or unused items to the organization PURPLE HEART
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Education
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Binghamton University
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management -
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Latin American Caribbean Studies -
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Spanish Language and Literature -
SUNY Oneonta
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Broome Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)