Resume
Experience
Passaic County One Stop Career Center, Paterson, NJ
2018 - Present
Youth Counselor / Program Coordinator,
2021 - Present
Support youth participants of annual Summer Work Experience Program aged 16-24 to further education and/or secure employment through counseling and mentorship. Foster positive relationships with Passaic County high schools, special education transition programs, and community organizations to certify participant program completion. Arrange and execute monthly post-program follow-ups to ensure successful transition along career path. Coordinate monthly meetings with staff and management to analyze existing frameworks and update project planning, recruitment/retainment strategies, and action plans for upcoming year. Supervise team of program monitors responsible for youth participants positive and fulfilling experience throughout the program.
Career Counselor / Project Coordinator, 2018 - 2021
Mobilized team of program monitors charged with tracking participant progress, certifying proper follow-up and resources throughout and post program. Coordinated and evaluated SNAP recipient assessments to identify skill proficiencies to determine ideal paths, such as CWEP Volunteer, GED, ABE, ESL, Vocational Training, DVRS, and Employment Services. Planned and organized weekly workshops on assortment of topics, such as alcohol & drug prevention, health & wellness, interview techniques, and voter registration. Negotiated and secured speakers from various community organizations to present at weekly workshops.
Rutgers University - School of Public Affairs & Administration (SPAA), Newark, NJ
2021 - 2023
Program Coordinator, 2022 - 2023
Appointed liaison between Office of Public Engagement, Associate Dean for Student & Academic Services, Director of Communications, and student ambassadors. Coordinated bi-weekly meetings with SPAA Ambassadors to create strategies in support of Community Building, Fundraising, and Marketing & Recruiting initiatives. Gathered and synthesized feedback and transformed identified areas of improvement into key components of actionable solutions that boosted participant satisfaction. Co-facilitated monthly Professional and Leadership Development sessions. Created, monitored, and organized Google Drive folder to certify accessibility of program documents, materials, and resources.
Ambassador,
2021 - 2022
Promoted Rutgers University through admission and recruitment events, such as campus open houses, monthly information sessions, and social media marketing initiatives, to educate and secure new and prospective students. Organized bi-weekly subcommittee meetings and outlined meeting agendas, identifying key talking points for review to effectively strengthen existing marketing and recruiting strategies. Attended monthly Professional Development Alumni Presentations, Leader Development Sessions, and SPAA events to foster rapport and strengthen business network.
Education
Master of Public Administration
Rutgers University, Newark, NJ - Cumulative GPA 4.0
2023
Bachelor of Art in Criminal Justice and Minors in Sociology & Psychology
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
2016
Certifications & Licenses
Social / Behavioral / Epidemiological Research Investigators
CITI Program
2023
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Workplace
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2021
Professional skillset
Project Management
Performance Management
Interpersonal Skills
Business Development
Languages
English (native)
Spanish (native)
Associations
Pi Alpha Alpha National Honor Society for Public Affairs & Administration - Member, 2023
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Member & Sisterhood/Alumnae Relations Chair, 2015 - Present
Rutgers SPAA, Marketing & Recruiting Chairwoman, 2021 - 2022