David J Vargas Email & Phone Number

Partner of a tech-based enterprise specializing in a mobile app targeted to college students and other consumers by providing up-to-date and comparative information on wait times, cover charges, deals and events at bars and lounges surrounding college campuses.• Manage business financials, marketing and operations to grow patronage and client participation.• Develop strategies for business development, product roadmaps and expansion to new regions.

Tinley Park, Illinois, United States

Founder of a nonprofit program to support at-risk children throughout Chicagoland suffering from educational disparity due to health conditions, homelessness, domestic abuse and other plights.• Develop partnerships with local real estate agents and school districts to collect books and organize book drives (20,000+ books have been donated to date).• Provide staff direction regarding marketing, logistics, budgeting and community relations; lead board meetings and coordinate both domestic and international book distribution.

Recruited and enrolled applicants for online education programs targeting K-12 educators for graduate-level degree and certificate programs on behalf of Molloy University. Managed a large volume of daily calls, texts, emails and other communications to analyze student needs/eligibility and facilitate appropriate program placement.• Assisted students in researching financial aid and preparing loan, grant and scholarship applications.• Ensured that students understand program coursework, eligibility requirements and financial obligations.

Developed and implemented revisions and updates to governing rules to effectively meet member needs while maintaining university, state and federal compliance.

Facilitated responsible and fiscally sound governance encompassing policies, bylaws and other official mechanisms that affected the quality, volume and appropriateness of student services and resources.• Collaborated with board/committee members to determine proper administration of $51 million in funding toward social change and community enrichment among ~250,000 community members.

Will County, Illinois, United States

Foster a safe and loving environment for a child with special needs by exercising skills in patience, attention to detail, and de-escalation.

Ensured proper preparation and handling of food for over 250 residents. Provided upscale dining experience to patrons with knowledge of wine pairings.

Aided in finding activities for residents during COVID-19 for Administration and Life Enrichment Departments. Ensured approximately 50 at risk residents met daily dietary needs during COVID-19 pandemic.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Education (Assessment)

Bs In Education Studies, Double Concentration: United States Education, International Education

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