Objective: self-motivated, experienced bilingual professional for a progressive environment

Highlights of Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism. Certificate in Human Resources Management

Certificate of Distinction I and II with Pinellas County Schools

Fish award -employee of the month- at Florida Department of Health

Excellent communication, writing and editing skills gained through several years working for the media and educating people from different backgrounds

Experience using all Microsoft Office applications, PeopleSoft, and WEB based apps

Fluent in English and Spanish with experience living and working in foreign countries

Working Experience

Community Relations 03/2020-Present

Culture of Peace House (Remote) Miami, FL

Liaise with non-profit organizations to work together to bring peace to the needy, such as people with mental health, and other medical diagnosis

Administrative Services Assistant-Admissions and Records 02/2018-03/2020

Saint Petersburg College-District Office Largo, FL

Answered admissions inquiries to prospective, current students, and the community at large

Family Support Worker 01/2017-02/2018

Florida Department of Health Saint Petersburg, FL

Provided paraprofessional Healthy Start care coordination services that link at risk pregnant women and infants with the support and services that assure continued participation in prenatal and infant health care

Paraprofessional -Florida First Start

Pinellas County School Board Largo, FL 03/12-12/2016

Conducted home visits for children at risk of school failure while educating low-income families on child growth and development and building trusting relationships

Reading and Math Tutor for Elementary students 05/2010 - 03/2012

A Quantum Leap Tampa, FL

Program Assistant 08/2007 – 02/2010

Animal Health and Products Unit

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Guelph, Ontario

Provided support to program specialists, and training and development coordinator

Answered inquiries from importers, exporters, and producers internationally

Program Specialist 07/ 2006 – 08/2007

Kitchener Tax Office

Ontario Ministry of Finance Kitchener, Ontario

Coordinated the recruitment and selection process for Tax Auditors

Communications and Stakeholders Management Intern 06/ 2005 –07/ 2006

Creative Services Unit, Communications Branch

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Guelph, Ontario

Composed and coordinated confidential correspondence for Minister and Deputy Minister

Assisted with proposals, scripts and transcripts to writers and program staff

Won Ontario Farmers Association award for the production of Soil to Soul and Bike Trails episodes for Town and Country Ontario television program, including research, negotiation of timelines with clients, project plan with deliverables and script

Human Resources Assistant 06/2004 – 06/2005

Human Resources Branch

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Guelph, Ontario

Researched, interpreted, and communicated changes to collective agreements and policies

Supported establishment of ministry programs while developing project to address skill gaps

Remained abreast of human resources best practices to facilitate timely recruitment

Promoted wellness activities that were successfully received based on attendance at sessions

Coordinated the work plan and group discussions of the ministry’s Accessibility Planning Working Group, including the creation of the Ontarians with disabilities Act intranet website

Employment Officer 02/2003 – 06/2004

Co-operative Education and Career Services

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Kitchener, Ontario

Proactively marketed co-op students’ capabilities with every employer contact while assisting employer communities with their current recruitment needs and students with job search activity, including teaching how to write cover letters, build resumes and prepare portfolios

Human Resources Assistant (Co-op) summer 2002

Marks Lumber Brantford, Ontario

Advised job applicants on employment requirements

Delivered orientation sessions and presentations to new hires that included PowerPoint presentations and Health and Safety training

Media and Public Education Project Coordinator 09/1999 – 06/2003

Mennonite Coalition Kitchener, Ontario

Developed a media project with a comprehensive funding proposal and budget to support newcomers in finding suitable jobs that was put into practice across Canada

Motivated and influenced people in career planning, providing information, insights, and training in the use of the media

Reporter / Editor 09/1995 –07/1999

Cuban Institute of Radio and Television Havana, Cuba

Recognized for dedication to accurate reporting, strong investigative and writing skills; given advanced assignments in Mexico, Colombia, and Canada

Researched, produced, and conducted a diversity of programs for a major Cuban radio station

Built strong working relationships and a solid network with a variety of people and organizations overseas

Educational Background

Human Resources Management (Co-op, Postgraduate) Certificate Program 2002

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Kitchener, Ontario

Bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in Journalism 1995

University of Havana, Cuba

other projects

Teacher /Facilitator, Spanish Language and Literature Workshops 9/2005-2/2007

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Kitchener, Ontario

Created and delivered Spanish Language and Literature programs for children and adults

Judge Annually in the spring

Ontario Technological Skills Competition RIM Park Waterloo, Ontario

Select the winner for the National Skills Competition by interviewing candidates and evaluating cover letters, resumes and portfolios

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