LeonilaC.Diaz
Salinas, CA. ***06
C: 831-***-****
abo1jq@r.postjobfree.com
Posted: 4/5/2012
Statistical Information:
US-Authorized to work in the US
Preferred:
Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable
Wont Relocate
Location:
CA
Experience: 5 Years
Status: Employee
Available: 04/11/11
Desired Occupation: Coordinator
Objective
Motivated, accomplished, professional with extensive experience working with families,
and youth in the community. Confident and poised in interactions in a multi-cultural
environment.
Education:
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
B.A. Behavioral Science Double Major in Psychology
Skills:
Fluent in English and Spanish
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PublisherRecognized by USMC in completing the LINKS Program 2011
Certified to teach the Strength and Families Program 2008
Seven Challenges Drug Treatment Leadership Training Curriculum Certification 2007
Certificated of completion of Training in Tobacco Education through the San Jose
American Lung Association 2005
Anti- Tobacco Project 2005 Mexican Heritage Corporation
Coordinated presentations for the awareness of tobacco to local students of the city of
San Jose. The presentations were done in Seven Trees, Ida Jew, San Jose High Academy, and
Hoover. This project was funded though the AmeriCorps Program.
Work experience
01/11- PresentSilvan Learning Salinas, CA
Teaching Reading in groups of 4-6 students afterschool, to help improve their State Test
Scores. At Prunedale Elementary, Oscar la Joya, Fremont Elementary, Loma Vista.
08/09-10/10Housing Resource Center Salinas, CA
Outreach Coordinator/Marketing for Prevention of Homelessness to Homeownership.
Arrange meetings and presentations to local schools, businesses, and county agencies to
explain the services provided by Housing Resource Center. Provide monthly statistical
reports of the services. Organize all public relations for First Time Home Buyers
workshops and Prevention of Homelessness services. Market our services in local
newspapers, radio and television.
03/09-07/10Club Z! In Home Tutoring Services Salinas, CA
Tutor
Provide students tutoring services for k-12 in all subjects, to help them improve test
scores.
03/09-8/09Magnolia Foster Group Home Watsonville, CA
Child Care Taker Supervisor
Arrange medical appointments for six clients, transport the clients to appointments,
school, and other places as needed.
Organize the intake process of each client for the group home. Work directly with the
social workers, and social services agency s for the needs of each client. Follow
licensing and facility procedures. Arrange unusual reports as needed to the local police
department and to the county. File all documents necessary of each client. Give
medications to clients. Organize the medication log and refills needed of medications.
04/09-05/09Silver Star Resource Center Salinas, CA
TemporaryYouth Group Facilitator
Coordinated group sessions for at risk youth referred by the probation department.
Established a professional relationship with families and clients. Made phone calls as
needed. Organized statistics used for future funding.
10/0707/08Macys Salinas,CA
Clinique Beauty Consultant
In this role I have the opportunity to provide extraordinary customer service to all
customers by providing quality, service, and sales. I find it rewarding to bring out the
best in other and emphasize the importance of beauty products. I always exceed
expectations and have been recognized numerous times for my performance. Enabling me to
tailor skin care products to the customers needs. My daily task also includes the handling
of cash and registry.
05/07-11/07Transitional Housing/SupervisorPeacock Acres Salinas CA
As a supervisor I worked in two group homes, Transitional housing, and was in charge of
reports, and communicate student s educational progress with schools.
Supervised two group homes in rotating shifts they were in the ages of 8-16. At the group
homes I made sure the structure was being followed, and the medications and meals were
being taken care of on time. Prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner depending on the shift.
For the transitional housing, I monitored by doing check ups on young adults in
apartments and houses. I oversee the living needs of individuals for both the group homes
and transitional housing.
Conducted routine checks everyday on apartments and group homes to be clean, drove
teenagers to buy there own groceries. Organized weekly meetings with staff, and training,
worked as a liaison with schools and Peacock Acres. Organized activities and games. I
administered documents for the CEO, and documented billing to get monthly funds from the
Social Services.
04/06 2009Partners for Peace Salinas,CA
Latina Teen Empowerment Program Coordinator
As a coordinator I develop the curriculum for the program by converting information into
a instructional program. Facilitated at risk young teenage youth suffering from anxiety, a
family loss, and depression, the groups were of 8-10, Reported monthly statistics to the
Probation Department that were used for government funding, Received referrals from
Behavioral Health, Daisy Program, and the Juvenile Probation Department. Partnered with
Bay Federal Credit Union, Planned Parent Hood, and other businesses for guest speakers.
Coordinated social service activities with resource providers. Organized community service
opportunities. Conducted parent orientations. Established and maintained a relationship
with the students. Follow confidentiality matters. Used conflict resolution skills.
08/06- 12/06Anna Caballero for State Assembly Salinas, CA
Front Secretary
Maintains calendar, schedules appointments, reschedules appointments or meetings, as
appropriate, organized projects if necessary
06/06-01/07Bright Future Learning Salinas,CA
Representative Speaker
During my employment I proposed an after school program to Elementary and Middle School
parents by conducting presentations. Coordinated phone calls to get an update on cases.
This created effective relationship building to do contracts with parents. Organized
educational material and files.
02/0507/05Mexican Heritage Corporation San Jose,CA
Peer Leader for University Service Learning for AmeriCorps
Implemented the Anti-Tobacco project, presented it to the Mariachi Youth Program at the
following schools: Seven Trees, Ida Jew, San Jose High Academy, and Hoover. Assisted my
supervisor in collecting documents for grants.
11/0209/04Partners for Peace Salinas,CA
Youth Intern II
Coordinated projects for the youth branch Breaking of Barriers, solicitude donations from
different local stores and cooperates.
Recruited professional presenters for each project, as necessary
And organized meetings, volunteer recruitment, handled budgeting in addition, to
supervising high school participants of 120. Hired and trained youth interns. Organized
the food and handled facility
Contracts.
Volunteer experience
I m an active member of the Salinas Jaycees Program since 2009
My volunteer experience has involved having interaction with individuals of all
professional levels, county officials, senior citizens, youth, parents, and teachers.
References:
Secretary of State and Consumer Services at State of California 831-***-****
Strength and Families Director Dan Villarreal (831) 596- 5687
Probation Services Manager Bob Reyez 831-***-****
Drug and Alcohol Counselor Connie Santisteban831-***-****