Vanessa Garnica-Barker, CHES, CNPM
Community Engagement Manager at New Friends New Life- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Nonprofit Management
The University of Texas at AustinMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Health Education Specialist
National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc
Experience
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New Friends New Life
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Engagement Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Volunteer Manager
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Jul 2020 - Present
Responsible for developing and managing the agency’s Volunteer Program and assist with development needs in order to support the mission of New Friends New Life. New Friends New Life restores and empowers formerly trafficked teen girls and sexually exploited women and children
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Susan G. Komen Dallas County
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Associate
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2020
Responsible for creating and implementing fundraising strategies to increase the Affiliate’s mission investment in vital breast health services and research. Utilize strong interpersonal communication skills to build longstanding relationships with donors, partners, volunteers and Komen colleagues. Responsible for creating and implementing fundraising strategies to increase the Affiliate’s mission investment in vital breast health services and research. Utilize strong interpersonal communication skills to build longstanding relationships with donors, partners, volunteers and Komen colleagues.
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Dallas Independent School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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2nd Grade Dual Language 2 Way Teacher
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
Responsible for creating a dual-language immersion classroom environment that ensures learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen. Responsible for creating a dual-language immersion classroom environment that ensures learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen.
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National Kidney Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Development Coordinator
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Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Coordinate logistical details related to planning and executing day-of walk sites. Execute the planning and logistics for the Kidney Walk ancillary events Supervise planning, budgeting, execution and evaluation of certain fundraising events. Lead for soliciting auction items and coordinating live/silent auctions for NKF Gala and Golf Classic. Manage personal relationships with volunteers and critical influencers necessary for successful organizational growth. Bilingual interpreter for KEEP Healthy Screenings Educator/trainer for volunteer "Your Kidneys and You" presenters.
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National Kidney Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Intern
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
Planning, implementing and evaluation of awareness educational programs within the Dallas-Fort Worth area. earn about individual and community needs for kidney education. Social media efforts and volunteer outreach Planning, implementing and evaluation of awareness educational programs within the Dallas-Fort Worth area. earn about individual and community needs for kidney education. Social media efforts and volunteer outreach
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University of North Texas
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Director- Greek Programming Board
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May 2014 - May 2015
Greek Programming Board – Responsible for overseeing all Board operations; creating agendas and chairing meetings, supervising programs and events Greek Programming Board – Responsible for overseeing all Board operations; creating agendas and chairing meetings, supervising programs and events
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Results Fitness For Women / 2030 Fast Track
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front Desk and Child Care Associate
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
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Girl Scouts of the USA
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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STEM College Journey Camp Counselor
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Mentoring girls in grades 6-12 encouraging participation in STEM programs Mentoring girls in grades 6-12 encouraging participation in STEM programs
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Gold's Gym
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Front Desk and Child Care Associate
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Mar 2011 - Aug 2012
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Education
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The University of Texas at Austin
Health Care Interpreting -
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science, Health Promotion -
The University of Texas at Austin
Nonprofit Management