Maria Vaca

305-***-****

adciag@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Innovative and strategic human resources leader with 20 years of experience, building partnerships and developing talent. Genuine influencer, translating vision and strategy into value-added results.

EDUCATION

University of Miami Coral Gables, FL

Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership, 12/2016

Student Engagement: Factors Affecting the Academic Performance and Persistence of Hispanic Women in STEM

Florida International University Miami, FL

Master of Public Administration, 4/2004

University of Florida Gainesville, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, 6/1999

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Cristo Rey Tampa High School and Corporate Work Study Program Tampa, FL

Vice President of Corporate Relations, 9/2018 – 10/2019

• Led corporate and community relations, cultivating $1 million in partner contracts; conducted C-Level sales presentations, and facilitated Executive Lunch & Learns.

• Coached three directors in talent management (190 employees) and account management (50 clients); provided logistical and operational support for transportation team of five-vehicle fleet.

• Designed and conducted on-going training on key issues: creating a high-performance culture, employee engagement, performance management measures, managing crucial conversations, and team building.

• Led diversity and inclusion, and succession initiatives to attract, identify, develop and retain ongoing talent and drive sustainable organizational culture.

Cristo Rey Tampa High School and Corporate Work Study Program Tampa, FL

Director of Corporate Work Study Program, 9/2015 – 8/2018

• Served as leadership team member in launch of the first Cristo Rey school in Florida, cultivating $2.4 million in partnerships during the first three years of operation.

• Designed on-boarding process, soft skill and technical training, safety curriculum, and eLearning strategies in compliance with Department of Labor regulations (165 employees), ensuring 95% of employees met/exceeded expectations.

• Assessed employee learning and development needs through employee interviews, performance evaluations, surveys, and consultations with managers, ensuring 80% partner retention.

• Identified department needs and staff vacancies and recruited, interviewed, and selected applicants.

Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX

Director of Office of Personal & Career Development, 2/2015 – 7/2015

• Established the Office of Career Development and provided services to 300+ students and alumni.

• Developed partnerships with national corporations for the Work College and graduate employment.

• Identified student needs for information and advising on career planning, employment, graduate schools, and scholarships; provided services, events, and publications to meet student needs.

• Supervised on-campus recruitment and interviewing processes for current students and alumni.

INROADS Florida Region, Inc. Miami, FL

Strategic Manager & Regional Training Lead, 3/2013 – 12/2014

• Developed partnerships with Global Fortune 500 Companies for strategic diversity initiatives, college internships, and philanthropic goals, and established a $3 million sponsorship portfolio.

• Directed a regional team of four managers in the leadership development of 300 college interns and attained 80% retention and 90% graduate conversion in Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tampa.

• Recruited applicants, screened resumes, and interviewed candidates for 100+ accounts.

INROADS Florida Region, Inc. Miami, FL

Client Relationship Manager, 4/2005 – 2/2013

• Led implementation of programs to attract, develop, retain, and promote a diverse workforce.

• Established university relations in U.S. and Puerto Rico, forecasted talent pipeline, and developed talent recruitment strategies, yielding 1500 applicants annually.

• Exceeded sales goal by 200% with client in U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico; and increased intern placement by 300% with diverse manufacturing sponsor.

Intel Computer Clubhouse, Inc. Miami, FL

Director of Mentor Program, 11/2002 – 11/2003

• Designed a three-year strategic recruitment plan in three Intel Computer Clubhouses: Little Haiti Housing Association, e-Equality, and YWCA of Greater Miami.

• Supervised six coordinators under the Intel Foundation and five consultants under the U.S. Department of Education, and managed private and federal grants.

Children’s Psychiatric Center, Inc. Miami, FL

Volunteer & Community Relations Coordinator, 10/2000 – 7/2002

• Developed partnerships with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and increased student literacy by 90%.

• Recruited, trained, and advised 400 volunteers for All-Aboard Tutoring program; coordinated special events with Junior League of Miami.

Alliance for Human Services, Inc. Coral Gables, FL

Senior Administrator, 1/2000 – 9/2000

• Assisted Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, and Miami-Dade Commissioners in creation of $1 million Social Services Master Plan for cross-system planning, resource allocation, and service delivery of government funds within Miami-Dade County.

• Managed grant review teams of 45 professionals, streamlining grant award selection process.

LEADERSHIP

Key Club International – Cristo Rey Tampa High School Advisor, 2016 – 2019

Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Tampa Alumni – Class of 2017

University of Florida Alumni Association – Gator Club® of Miami President-Elect, 7/2009 – 6/2010; Vice President of Outreach, 7/2008 – 6/2009

SKILLS

• Fluent Spanish

• Proficient in Salesforce

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