Fernando Rodriguez Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Worked for an Ed Tech company teaching job search and career development workshops including networking, resumes, LinkedIn, interviewing, negotiations etc. to multiple cohorts of 15-30 students each.Provided One-to-one coaching sessions to help students in every facet of the their job search from reviewing their marketing materials to salary negotiations.Communicated regularly with job-seeking students to ensure they are prepared, informed and engaged.Partnered with employer relations team to organize alumni and employer panel discussions; and educate job seekers to apply to targeted opportunities with GA partner organizations.Collaborated with other coaches and employer partners to design and organize unique programs, e.g. hackathons, that help students build projects in a week while gaining relevant experience and confidence.Leadership Role - Latine ERG Co-Chair (Professional Development):Championed the mission and objectives of the Latine Employee Resource Group (ERG) by taking on the role of Co-Chair with a focus on Professional Development.Successfully encouraged strategic planning participation, setting and achieving ERG goals, and ensuring their timely completion.Regularly attended and provided updates at ERG meetings, while also facilitating meetings as required to maintain operational efficiency.Demonstrated commitment to leadership by attending 80% of leadership meetings and delivering insightful monthly updates.Collaborated closely with the Chair to implement effective succession planning for future iterations of the ERG committee.Proactively advocated for ERG initiatives, amplifying the group's impact within the organization.Led and provided crucial support for subcommittee initiatives, enhancing the ERG's contribution to the company's diversity and inclusion efforts.Actively engaged in Latine ERG and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Slack channels, fostering a sense of community and connection among members.

Contributing to the HOPE Initiative, which is focused on identifying and addressing social, institutional, and academic barriers that hinder the full potential of males of color at BHCC and in their broader educational pursuits.Collaborating with a dedicated team of faculty, staff, and students to create a student-centric environment, emphasizing empowerment and barrier removal for HOPE Success Scholars.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Providing personalized support to students in resource identification, navigation of complex institutional systems, and understanding of financial aid processes.Assisting students in setting and achieving academic and personal goals, including class scheduling and financial planning.Offering moral support and creating a positive, encouraging atmosphere for students to thrive.Facilitating workshops, including a Professional Development Series, to enhance students' skills and preparedness for the workforce.Conducting proactive outreach to maintain regular check-ins and establish strong relationships with students.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Contributed to the Community Review Team, a dynamic group of Boston community members dedicated to assessing grant applications for impactful organizations within specific areas of the city.Specialized in reviewing Direct Service grants with a focus on upholding the guiding values of Economic Justice, System Change, Asset Based Framing, Community Voice and Expression, Continued learning, and Collaboration.Achievements:Collaborated effectively with fellow team members to ensure fair and thorough evaluation of grant applications.Played a pivotal role in identifying and supporting organizations that demonstrated exceptional commitment to the aforementioned guiding values.Demonstrated a commitment to continued learning and professional development within the community service sector.

Developed a deep knowledge of the HubSpot CRM software to remove technical barriers for customers and help them navigate a variety of tools within HubSpotWorked with customers to effectively resolve issues through phone, live chat, and email communicationsPartnered with product and engineering teams to identify and diagnose software issues to fix and improve the product experience for our customersCommunicated thoughtful, empathetic, and complete resolutions tailored to each customerCollaborate cross-functionally within HubSpot to more deeply engage customers with our platform, and improve the overall customer experience

Assist program participants in goal setting, career planning, educational services, job placement and career advancementAssist program participants in both one-on-one and group settings in job search-related activitiesDevelop new - and maintain existing - employer relationships that lead to quality job placements for participantsEstablish, track and meet program dashboard indicators (enrollments, placements, retention, etc.)Work as part of a team, sharing job leads, collaborating on workshops, classes, group interviews and team-based projectsOrganize and maintain program files and records

Utilized Javascript for creating complex, mobile responsive websites Created a webpage for a local business owner that runs their own Event Consulting Agency MERN Stack proficient, front and backend development using Mongo DB, Express, React, and Node.JS

1530 Tremont St Roxbury

Youth join our Academy for Latinos Achieving Success (ALAS), a college access and success program which supports youth through the first two years of college. Through bilingual one-on-one coaching, test prep, college visits, application/financial aid support and postsecondary guidance, we support low-income Latino and ELL youth to graduate from high school and succeed in college.

Teaching Fellows are aspiring teachers who are committed to learning the craft of teaching through professional development, coaching, and hands-on practice in KIPP MA schools.My role consists of teaching and learning alongside an experienced Teacher with the goal of becoming a lead teacher within a year or two. List of Fellow responsibilities: Building relationships with students and parents Practice small and whole group classroom management Gradually take on lead-teacher responsibilities, planning and executing lessons Participate in weekly professional development lessons to learn and practice fundamental teaching skillsList of Support Specialist responsibilities: Lead small class specialized to accommodate 5th grade students with IEP's Provide social and emotional support for students in inclusion settings Teach and provide accommodations for 5th grade ELA

Framingham State University

Chair of Committee on Diversity and Inclusion's (CDI) student sub-committee: Student Leaders in Diversity (SLID). Organize and plan SLID meetings, which will occur at least twice a month. Help grow membership of the committee.Attend monthly CDI general meetings. Record minutes.Diversity Workshops: plan and lead monthly workshops with the Director of the Multicultural Center.Manage Award Notifications: After the CDI budget subcommittee meetings, e-mail funding applicants using a template to inform them of their award.Provide administrative support for special projects.Marketing/Advertising: Take the lead on advertising CDI programs to the FSU community but especially students.

500 Amory St Boston, Ma 02130

Support College Success Program staff and the Community Outreach Coordinator with the recruitment and confirmation of approximately 250 students in the greater Boston area by:Creating and hosting events for students with the purpose of equipping them with the skills to be successful in college (i.e Financial Literacy Workshop) Using phone, email, text, mail, and social media to reach out to prospective studentsSupporting data collection and analysis of applicantsPresenting to students and community membersStaffing a Bottom Line table at recruitment events Increasing Bottom Line’s visibility throughout the greater Boston areaSupporting a caseload of students through the intake processManaging contact lists of prospective applicants

Software Engineering Immersive, Mern Stack

Sociology And Psychology