ERNESTINA "TINA" CABALLERO
Harlingen, TX 956-***-**** ***************@*****.*** LinkedIn
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Project and program management professional with 10+ years optimizing data workflows and maintaining accuracy through Google Sheets, Power BI and automated processes. Demonstrated fast and accurate data entry skills with routine quality checks and discrepancy resolution in remote environments. Strong organizational abilities and commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive information. CORE COMPETENCIES
• Data Entry & Management: Data Entry, Data Management, Data Verification, Record Management, Typing, Data-Informed Reporting
• Technical & Systems Skills: Microsoft Office, Computer Literacy, CRM Management (Salesforce), Asana, Leadr, Gmail API / Workflow Automation
• Analytics & BI: Power BI, Python (pandas, matplotlib), Google Sheets, BLS QCEW API, Lightcast, O*NET
• Project & Program Mgmt: End-to-End Project Ownership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Timeline & Budget Management, Program Launch & Growth
• Stakeholder Engagement: Executive Stakeholder Relations, Recruitment & Campaign Strategy, Multi-Vendor Coordination, Sponsorship & Partner Dev.
• AI & Automation: MS in Business Analytics & AI (in progress) - AI-enabled workflow design, automation, data modeling
• Certifications in Progress: PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Texas State Technical College (TSTC) 2023 - Present Project & Partnerships Manager Harlingen & Fort Bend, TX Manager, Employer Relations & Industry Partnerships - 16 technical programs, 2 campuses
• Managed a concurrent portfolio of 16+ active employer engagement projects simultaneously - coordinating advisory boards, hiring agreements, internship programs, and workforce MOUs across energy, construction, healthcare, and technology sectors.
• Launched and led the Nursing Expo from concept through execution - recruiting multi-employer participants, coordinating faculty and student preparation, managing venue logistics, and delivering post-event placement reporting to institutional leadership.
• Built a graduate employment tracker using Google Sheets and Power BI, managing data records of 948+ graduates across 19 stakeholders, directly tied to state outcomes-based funding and providing real-time program performance data for the first time.
• Developed scalable outreach automation using the Gmail API, standardizing communication workflows across a 50+ employer portfolio and eliminating manual bottlenecks without adding headcount.
• Conducted market intelligence analysis (Lightcast, O*NET, BLS QCEW) to identify workforce gaps and inform partnership targeting - translating labor market data into actionable program and recruitment strategy.
• Coordinated cross-functional project teams spanning Career Services, Foundation, Industry Relations, and academic departments to align partner needs with institutional deliverables and student outcomes.
• Managed stakeholder relationships with enterprise accounts including SpaceX, Kiewit, and Rexel - facilitating site visits, advisory board engagements, and campus events requiring multi-party coordination and executive communication.
• Initiated strategic workforce partnership with the Port of Brownsville - a deepwater seaport anchoring $20B+ in active regional industrial investment - to develop talent pipelines aligned with LNG, aerospace logistics, and advanced manufacturing expansion.
• Performed accurate data entry and verification for employer and student information within internal tracking systems, maintaining data integrity and supporting reporting.
Young Life 2018 - 2025
Area Director - Program Launch & Operations Rio Grande Valley, TX
• Launched Young Life College in the Rio Grande Valley from zero: built the program, established an official student organization on campus, and grew participation from no presence into an active recurring program with events, leadership teams, and a sustained student base.
• Designed and executed full-funnel recruitment campaigns using Instagram, social media, tabling events, coffee meetings, and in-person outreach - generating leads, tracking engagement, and converting online visibility into active student participation.
• Recruited college students to volunteer full-time for three-month summer deployments - managing the full recruitment, screening, onboarding, and retention lifecycle from outreach through camp execution.
• Coordinated end-to-end logistics for summer and weekend camp programs: transportation, registrations, communication plans, participant recruitment, and stakeholder communication across students, parents, donors, and partner organizations.
• Consistently filled charter buses each season through targeted, deadline-driven recruitment campaigns - managing participation goals, outreach timelines, and last-mile logistics under firm operational constraints.
• Planned and executed an Annual Fundraising Banquet (300+ attendees) - managing multi-vendor contracts, tiered sponsorship packages, VIP and board engagement, and end-to-end event lifecycle from concept through post-event reporting.
• Administered Salesforce CRM with 3,000+ constituent records, performing data entry, record management, and data verification to maintain data hygiene and deliver performance reporting for board and executive leadership audiences.
• Managed a P&L-style budget of ~$150K annually, overseeing vendor contracts, sponsorship development, and multi-stakeholder programming across the Rio Grande Valley.
• Performed routine data quality checks in Microsoft Office applications to correct discrepancies and ensure database accuracy. San Benito CISD
Drill Instructor San Benito, TX
• Led structured training programs for student cohorts; managed curriculum delivery, scheduling, and compliance with district standards in a high-accountability environment.
Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
Corrections Officer Texas
• Maintained operational procedures and safety protocols in a zero-margin-for-error environment; developed conflict resolution and crisis management skills under pressure.
EDUCATION
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Jul 2026 Master of Science, Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) 2021 Bachelor of Arts, Sociology