Administrative Non-Profit
Resume:
Jessica Mendez
Antioch, California
****************@*****.***;
Objective: To obtain a position where I can effectively utilize my
bilingual skills and my experience working with at risk families and
diverse populations at non-profit organizations.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Graduated May 2012
Northern Arizona University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SNAP-Ed Program Specialist June 2012-June 2013
Center for Human Services
. (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) education specialist whose
duties entailed traveling to various Family Resource Centers within
CHS agency to present nutritional education to families that are
eligible to receive SNAP.
. Developed and translated nutrition curriculum for nutritional classes.
. Facilitated nutritional workshops, groups, and activities in English
and Spanish.
. Assisted families by providing resource and referral information.
. Informed and assisted families in accessing CalFresh assistance along
with other services provided by the Family Resource Center.
. Collected and completed statistical information, program forms, and
provided appropriate documentation per program requirements.
Activity Leader
Higley Unified School District Kids Club February 2008-August
2011
. Individually supervising groups of up to 20 children in everyday jobs.
. Maintained complete and accurate daily records. Read to children, and
taught them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
. Organized and participated in recreational activities.
. Planning daily and weekly schedules with activities and games for
children surrounding a specific theme, guiding children from different
centers and locations, and helping with homework.
. Highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children
positively.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Intern and Assistant to Executive Director January 2012 - May 2012
Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth
. Attended weekly meetings, workshops, and trainings for preventions in
child abuse and substance abuse prevention in teens.
. Organized and updated membership list of organization on on weekly
basis, interoffice delivery of paperwork, updated website and clerical
work.
. Developed new outreach materials for the agency and distributed them
to a large percentage of the community to inform of our services.
. Helped in planning a large community event in February 2012.
Individually supervised 75+ volunteers for said event, including
contacting and confirming all volunteers, creating individualized
schedules for each person, and distributing volunteers around
community as needed.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE January 2012- May 2012
Graduate Research Assistant
Psychology Department, Northern Arizona University
. Conducted research on the assessment of problem behavior (mild to
severe) in children with and without disabilities, choice options and
non-compliance, acceptability of behavioral treatments, and
neurofeedback.
. Worked collaboratively with research assistants to lead and observe
children with and without disabilities in social skill learning
classes.
. Compiled research data surrounding neurofeedback for future grant
applications.
HONORS AND AWARDS
. The Arizona Board of Regent's High Honor Tuition Scholarship 2009-2012
. Northern Arizona University Dean's List Spring 2011
COMMUNITY SERVICE
. Office and Child Care Volunteer, YMCA (Queen Creek, AZ) 2006-2007
. Participant of American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2010-
present
MEMBERSHIPS
. American Psychology Association Lifetime
. Psychology Club, Northern Arizona University January 2011 - May 2012
. Psi Chi, International Honor Society in Psychology Lifetime
LANGUAGES
. Fluent in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking)
SKILLS
. Thorough experience and knowledge acting as admin/receptionist as
needed in office setting.
. Extensive knowledge of PC and Macintosh formats: Word, Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint and extensive research using Internet Explorer
. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and organized.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Janelle Lerno, CalFresh Program Coordinator
1700 McHenry Village Way Ste. 11? Modesto, CA 95350
209-***-****; ******@**********************.***
Lori Schumacher, Program Director - Regional Services
1700 McHenry Village Way Ste. 11? Modesto, CA 95350
209-***-****; ***********@**********************.***
Ruth Ellen Elinski, Executive Director at Coconino Coalition for
Children and Youth
2625 N King St. Flagstaff, AZ 86011;
928-***-****; ********@************.***
Kathleen Ferraro, Department Chair, Professor of Sociology
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
928-***-****; ********.*******@***.***
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