SOCORRO C. SALAZAR
**** ****** ******* **., *** Antonio, TX 78250 ***********@*****.***
956-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/socorro-salazar OBJECTIVE
To obtain an entry level, full-time position as a communications coordinator or program coordinator for organizations that benefit the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Canva
• Event Planning skills: Event budget preparation and organizing experience, communication and organization skills
• Other skills: Problem solving, dispute resolution, project management, public speaking, multi-tasking, prioritization; work with little or no supervision as well as in teams EDUCATION
Master of Public Administration Expected December, 2021 The University of Texas at San Antonio 3.67 GPA
Bachelor of Political Science December, 2019
St. Mary’s University Honors, Cum Laude
Minor in Psychology
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Communications Coordinator October 2019 – Present
West San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
• Monitored and maintained chamber database with member information, dues, and events
• Corresponded between the chamber and elected officials to update them on upcoming events and opportunities
• Created various newsletters, announcements, community advertisements, and invitations
• Prepared budget review for board member’s agendas review
• Managed all social media platforms to inform the community on our work and other resources provided by Bexar County
VP of Finance & Records and Risk Management August 2018 – May 2019 University Programming Program (UPC), St. Mary’s University
• Analyzed past event costs and developed budget sheets based off expenditures
• Oversaw and maintained three UPC budgets for the 2018-2019 school year; allocated funds when necessary
• Coordinated financial procedures with program officers regarding budget requests/expenditures Coordinator of Academic and Cultural Programming August 2017 – May 2018 University Programming Program (UPC), St. Mary’s University
• Organized cultural programs for the St. Mary’s community such as Hispanic Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, Black History Month, and collaborations with my executive board
• Improved event attendance rates from the 2016-2017 school year
• Communicated and contracted with vendors for various programs as was allowed by university policy and procedures
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Supply Pickup Day, City of San Antonio May 2020
• Assembled bags with PPP gear and supplies for pick-up by small business owners Site Leader, Continuing the Heritage Fall 2016- Fall 2019
• Directed a large group of students at multiple volunteer sites around San Antonio Program Aid, Guadalupe Community Center Spring 2019
• Engaged with students for various activities such as reading, homework, and playtime Student Leader, Holy Rosary Church Fall 2017-Spring 2018
• Created lesson plans, presentations, and games for the youth group to interact and bond with one another