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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position in supporting community, organizing and development programs to help improve the quality of life of the people with an organization, which offers opportunity for professional development and career advancement commensurate with achievements.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Community:  More than 35 years experience in many facets of volunteer activities and organizations from Deliver food and Clothes, Tutoring Children and Adults, Raise money, Teach Cultural and recreational activities to Children, Organized Communities, Organized campaigns against in-justices laws (187), Organized Cultural events, Organized Health and Information Fair for the Spanish Speaking community, Founder of different organizations (Rotarac, Costa Mesa Hispanic Catholic community, LULAC district #2 and Aztec Dancers)  help as a mentor for teen Moms in a Hospital and Counseling Victims of Domestic Violence…More than 15 years in Catholic Church, including Religious Education Teacher and Director in Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa … Managed up to 50 Church Volunteers  …  Strong knowledge in Spanish Community culture, needs, know how to organized and communicate be a link between the different cultures … Extensive experience on development communities, fundraising and training people on Health issues… Effectively handled people queries concerning, personnel problems … Skilled in establishing new organized communities Current knowledge Business Operation, administration and management of the organization.

Personal Strengths:     Highly organized… Dedicated worker with a reputation for completing tasks assigned correctly and within production/schedule guidelines… Strong management and leadership skills… Excellent communication skills – bilingual… Ability to take initiative and work independently or as an effective team member… Excellent rapport with people at all levels…Believe in Empowerment style and love to mentor people.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SNCAT La Salle University Mexico City, Mexico Bachelor of Science, Pharmacist/ Biologist/Chemist, 1986 Languages: English and Spanish (Verbal and Written Proficiency)

Reno NV Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA,  Associate of Arts, Computer Science, 1989 Computer Proficiency

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Institute of Food Technology

Past- Vice-President Rotarac Colonia San Rafael Mexico City.

Past- Vice President, La Salle University Chemist Students Association.

Deputy Director LULAC District # 2 (League of United Latin American Citizens)

Nominee Catholic Women of the Year Saint John the Baptist Church. (2001)

Women of the year LULAC District # 2 (2001)

Board of Directors SNCAT (2009/2010)

PLAN Volunteer (2009)

PICO Volunteer (ACTIONN).

 

Community  EXPERIENCE: 

    Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, Reno, NV

     Community Organizer.                                                            June 2009- Now    

·         Trained Volunteers for RIFA in Las Vegas.

·         Help organized the kick off for the RIFA campaign in RENO.

·         Help organized the campaign Tu Voto Cuenta en Reno.

·         Built alliance and collaboration with Churches in Reno and Carson City.

·         Involve in the Legislative Process to pass 3 transgender Bills

·         Part of Camp Village in Carson City to support Education in Nevada.

·         Part of the HCAN Campaign

·         Organize Latino Fest for Reno Nevada

·         Write a column in local newspaper Ahora Latino Journal

·         Radio personality in Latino 1550 show El Pan de Cada dia

 

      Sierra Nevada Community Access Television, Reno, NV

     Board of Directors for the Latino Community.                                                                  June 2009- 2010     

·         Trained Volunteers for Broadcasting.

·         Organized the Spanish speaking Community for Local Talent.

·         Help organized the opening of the New Studio.

·         Built alliance and collaboration with community organizations.

·         Involved in the process of the integration of the different cultures in the Community.

·         Controller for  the production of We the People Show.

·         Founder and Producer of the Spanish Show El Pan de Cada Dia

     Saint Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Carson City, NV

     Community Organizer for the Latino Community.                                                    June 2005- 2009     

·         Trained Volunteers for Baptist Classes.

·         Organized the Ordination of Father Edgar.

·         Organized the Community for the Spanish Mass.

·         Help Organized Virgen de Guadalupe Event.

·         Built alliance and collaboration with Church and community organizations.

·         Involved in the process of the integration of the different cultures in the Church and in the Community.

·         Cofounder of the Spanish Community.

                         

      Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, Costa Mesa, CA

     Religious Education Director, Spanish Program.                                                 September 1995 – 2005                                Responsible for religious education of 500 different Children including Kinder- Garden to 10th grade and Adults.

                                               

·         Direct supervision of 50 Teachers and Volunteers 

·         Trained Volunteers for Religious Classes and Community work.

·         Responsible for organized LOC group for OCCCO justice and community events.

·         Organized Retreats for Reconciliation, First Communion and Encounters with Christ.

·         Organized Information and Health Fairs for the Spanish Community.

·         Help in the Parish Carnival.

·         Part of the Volunteers for the School

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·         Organized Posadas del Barrio, After Mass fair, Danza Aztec Group.

·         Built alliance and collaboration with Church and community organizations.

·         Involved in the process of the integration of the different cultures in the Church and in the Community.

·         Cofounder of the Spanish Community.

·         Raise money to send to El Salvador for the earthquake victims.

·         Catholic Outreach for the City of Costa Mesa (Anti litter Program) Keep Costa Mesa Beautiful

·         Participate in awareness event in USC to present a model of Healthy Communities.

LULAC, City of Orange, CA                                          

Deputy Director, District # 2                                                                                               November 1999 - 2005

      ·        Cofounder LULAC District # 2.

·         Maintain Community informed of many important events that concerns the community.

·         Cofounder Irvine and Huntington Beach LULAC Council.

·         Build alliances with the Hispanic Leaders and the Community

·         Mentor for LULAC Mission Viejo and Costa Mesa.

·         Working with Latino Network to improve the image of the Latino Community.

·         Organize Cultural events to mentor different cultural groups.

      Saint Vincent of Paul Catholic Church, Huntington Beach, CA

Religious Education Teacher, Spanish Program                                            September 1987 – June 1995

Responsible for Preparation First Communion of 40 Children.

·        Teach Religious Education for the sacraments of reconciliation and First Communion.

·        Help with retreats for First Communion.

·         Assistant of the DRE.

·         Help in the Parish Carnival, Virgen de Guadalupe and Dia de la Hispanidad fund raising

·         Organize a 200 Human chain in Huntington Beach to vote NO to 187 before elections.

·         Help residents to become American citizens and vote.

Rotaract International, Mexico City, Mexico

     Vice-president                                                                                                                                January 1985 - December 1987

·         Cofounder Rotaract Colonia San Rafael.

·         Organized collection of books for a Public Library

·         Coordinate fund raising events for the Public Library.

·         Raise money and donations to distribute food for 100 families every month.

·         Participate in various events in Rotary International.

IMSS, Mexico City, Mexico                                                          June 1980 - September 1985

     Teacher recreational Sport.

·         Teach Cultural and recreational activities during all Summer time.

·         Assist Parent to the development of the students to take advantage of summer vacation.

·         Coordinate a field trip for one weak for 40 students during Summer time.

College Vallarta, Mexico City, Mexico                                       

      Director Volunteers                                                                                                       September 1975 – June 1980

·         Supervised 50 Volunteers Students program in Maternidad Manuel Avila Camacho.

·         Duties included training, mentoring and raise money to distribute newborn clothes and food for the babies. 

·         Coach Teen Moms during labor.

·         Volunteer every Month to deliver food and clothes to poor community Valle del Mezquital Mexico.

·         Help tutoring every Friday Children and Adults (Alphabetization).

·         Visit every Thursday a Senior citizen House

REFERENCE:

                Father Bruce Paterson (Pastor Saint BonaventureChurch Huntington Beach).

                Father John Paul Hopping (Priest Saint John of Baptist Costa Mesa).

                Guadalupe Vidales Director LULAC District #2 Irvine.

                Father Chuck Durante (Pastor Saint Therese of Avila Carson City)

                Larry DeVicenzi (executive Director of  SNCAT)

                Bob Fulkerson (executive Director of PLAN)