Project Manager Management

Milena Fuentes

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ********** **

City: Atlanta

State: GA

Zip: 30345

Country: USA

Phone: 678-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $45,000

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Milena Fuentes

2389 Lauderdale Drive. Atlanta GA 30345 e mail: *********@********.*** - mobile: 678-***-****

Summary

Dynamic bilingual educator, communicator, project manager, and community outreach leader excelling in creating and executing programs and events, building strategic partnerships, and managing multiple projects with excellence to achieve client success. Core competencies include parental engagement, resourceful project/team management, critical thinking, problem resolution, and strong bilingual communication skills.

Professional Experience

Masters in Education - Mercer University August 2010 December 2012

Teaching experience:

Fall 2012 GCPS Kindergarten

Spring 2012 GCPS 4th grade

Fall 2011 GCPS 1st grade

Summer 2010 LAA Summer Camp 4th, 5th, 6th grade

Parent Outreach Liaison December 2008 Up to date

Norcross ES - Gwinnett County Public Schools

Duties include but are not limited to serving as bilingual liaison between the school personnel and limited English proficient parents to improve student academic achievement. Conducted bilingual family engagement initiatives at the local school such as parental training and technology sessions, bilingual support during SST/ IEP meetings, bilingual printed material, and community/business partnerships to engage and support parents. Manage bilingual volunteers for parent-teacher conferences. I conducted professional learning for other Parent Liaisons at the county level. Active member of different committees including PTA, and Title I. Understanding of Title I, Title III, and Special Education policies related to family engagement. I represented GCPS Parent Liaisons program at the GATESOL Conference in 2011 for best Parental Engagement Practices.

Project Specialist September 2007 May 2008

BBDO Advertising

Responsible for overseeing the use and maintenance of the automated print tool created for ATT (Wireless). Main tasks included provide support to agency use teams, troubleshoot users challenges, test and implement new development tools, reconcile and archiving past promotions.

ProjectManager February 2003 February 2007

InterPrint Communications

Responsible for management of marketing and printing projects, from conception through implementation, including project specifications, budget, and production logistics. Supervised graphic design, pre-press, and production teams. Managed relationship with vendors to ensure on-time, cost effective production and successful delivery of print project. Responsible for proposal, development and presentation of bilingual communication campaigns for clients targeting Hispanic market. Responsible for PR of the company in trade shows. Oversee design, writing/editing and distribution of monthly newsletter for employees.

Marketing Manager February 2001 December 2002

American Home Loan

Pre-qualified thirty to forty consumer loan applications per month ensuring timely and efficient verification process. Managed underwriters, attorneys, realtors, and appraisers throughout the loan process. Responsible for closing logistics. In charge of marketing strategies to increase sales. Increased number of loan closings per month by 60%.

Executive Director August 1999 November 2000

International Advertising Association IAA

Responsible for establishing strategic plan and activities to increase awareness of the IAA. Grew membership by 50% by fostering value-based partnerships with advertisers, agencies, media and schools. Active member of the NOVA Award Selection Committee involved in the selection and recognition of the best advertising campaigns in Colombia. Administered IAAs annual advertising competition providing professional development, education and training opportunities to participants. Oversee design, writing/editing and distribution of monthly newsletter for members.

Communications Coordinator June 2008 December 2008

Citibank Corporation

Responsible for the communication campaign management to increase awareness of the Y2K project in Colombia. Responsible for the advertising campaign and employee training implementation of the project. Trained 1,300 employees in seven different cities in Colombia in a period of six months. Colombia division was recognized as the Best Citibank Global Y2K Awareness Campaign.

Education / Certifications

Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute - Class of 2013

MAT ECE Mercer University, Atlanta. 2012

Early Childhood Education Certified (GACE 001, 002) - 2012

Spanish Teaching Certified (GACE) - 2009

Superior Spanish Skills Certificate American Council of Teaching Foreign Language, Atlanta. 2009

Early Childhood Education Substitute Teacher Certification - Smart Start United Way 2008

Healthcare Interpreter Certificate Link2Spanish, Atlanta. 2007

ESL Pacific Gateway International College, Canada. 1999

B.A. Corporate Communications Javeriana University, Colombia. 1998

Additional Professional Development A New Perspective on Parental Engagement - Metro RESA, Atlanta. 2011 Partners as Educational Partners - ELL Programs GCPS. 2010

Stewards of Children: Resolving Child Sexual Abuse in Community - United Way Smart Start, 2010

Managing an ESL Multi-Level Class - Latin American Association, Atlanta. 2009

Latino Outreach Program Volunteer - Boys Girls Clubs of America, 2008.

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