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Denver, Colorado, Us

Work in Denver Public Library locations assisting in the specialized facilitation of activities as a part of the New Americans Project. Assist with services that engage immigrant and refugee communities including English conversation practice, creative expression, citizenship preparation and general daily life topics geared toward self-sufficiency. Collaborate with the program team to facilitate informational and practical programming through informal methods and inclusive approaches. Selected Accomplishments Community Engagement: Facilitate activities targeting immigrant and refugee communities at one of Denver’s major urban library systems with over 4 million annual visitors and 27 locations. Program Development and Implementation: Assisted in the delivery of diverse services such as conversation practice, citizenship preparation, and self-sufficiency skills development, tailored to the unique needs of Denver’s immigrant population. Cultural and Linguistic Inclusivity: Engaged in multilingual environments to enhance service delivery and community integration, using Spanish, French, and English. Team Collaboration and Leadership: Work collaboratively with program teams to develop and implement innovative, informal, and inclusive programming that responds dynamically to community trends. Interpersonal and Cultural Competence: Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and cultural awareness through daily interactions with customers, coworkers, and community members, ensuring respectful and effective communication. Event Management: Coordinate program setup and cleanup, ensuring smooth operation of community events and activities.

STEVENS FREELANCE, Denver, COBusiness ConsultantPartnered with business owners and executives to formulate strategic plans focused on areas of improvement, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring alignment with core business objectives. Conduct market research and engage in analysis of sales and marketing processes. Track performance to determine efficacy of initiatives and strategies. Selected Accomplishments Created and executed marketing and sales plans for a roofing and solar company to grow grow sales within the Hispanic community. Developed and implemented key steps to grow memberships with a local yoga studio. Enrolled more students in just one week than all other team members combined for the month. Played a key role in solving a client’s greatest challenges by implementing recommended sales and operational tactics. Leveraged market research to identify new business opportunities and to determine the viability of expansion into Spanish-speaking markets. Designed strategies aligned with clients' particular business needs and goals. Developed and delivered training to sales teams, which was effective in maximizing performance and results.  Cultivated relationships with stakeholders across the Spanish-speaking community to grow business and forge strategic alliances and partnerships. Innovated high-impact marketing and communication materials that targeted and attracted Spanish-speaking audiences; focused on increasing interest, strengthening brand awareness, and driving sales. Communicated complex data and insights to clients and business owners while delivering presentations and reports.

Denver, Co, Us

THE LANGUAGE SCHOOL, Denver, CO 2012–Present Executive DirectorFounded the school and developed short-/long-term strategic plans focused on expanding its reach, growing enrollment, and increasing revenue. Directed operations and a team of 15 educators and sales reps in delivery of high-quality language education services. Built relationships with government agencies, businesses, educational institutions, and other stakeholders. Cultivated strategic alliances that supported the school and its overall mission and objectives. Selected Accomplishments Launched The Language School with an initial investment of $5K. Devised and deployed strategies that grew the school significantly and generated $500K in annual revenue. Developed marketing and outreach initiatives that boosted brand awareness and attracted new customers. Leveraged Agile management and product development processes to streamline operations, manage multiple priorities and projects, and achieve ambitious growth goals. Created curriculum that had an impact on the community; brought Spanish-speaking immigrants together with Americans to learn. Earned recognition across the community; featured in local newspapers that showcased the school’s success. Set objectives and developed evaluation processes to measure staff performance; coached and provided feedback.  Led the company through the COVID-19 pandemic. Focused on the safety of clients and staff; made difficult business decisions during the shutdown.

Denver, Colorado, Us

The Family Literacy Program’s Lead ESL instructor is an adjunct professor that prepares and delivers English lessons to adult learners of English as an Additional Language (EAL) as part of an Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funded program. Lead instructors are enthusiastic and flexible and attend professional development workshops and departmental meetings. The position is semester-based and includes classroom instruction and planning time.Selected Accomplishments-Successfully maintained an 88% retention rate and achieved a 96% level gain rate among students, significantly contributing to their linguistic, personal, and professional development. -Provide direct classroom instruction for adults using appropriate ESL curriculum, teaching methods and materials.-Teach classes at off-site locations in Commerce City.-Foster encouraging and supportive learning environment for students by responding to instructional needs and concerns.-Employ student-centric methodologies and approaches and multiple teaching styles-Demonstrate curriculum methods and materials to volunteer tutors or teaching aides as needed-Work with Family Literacy staff in planning parent enrichment and intergenerational learning activities with families-Positively represent the University to community partners and while onsite partner-owned teaching locations.-Facilitate registration, orientation, and technology sessions and help administer standardized assessments including CASAS and Best+.-Attend workshops, trainings and in-services as requested by leadership team.-Perform record keeping and reporting (data input) responsibilities through LACES.-Work closely with other lead teaching staff regarding curriculum, materials, student goals, testing, and evaluation to ensure program goals are being met.-Outreach to students as part of the program’s retention strategy.-Inform students of and uphold school policies.

Sheridan, Colorado, Us

Offer insights and educate Colorado homeowners on the benefits of generating power locally rather than using traditional means, such as coal and gas power grids.The state of Colorado aims to generate 80% of its energy from renewable energy by 2030. Because of this, solar systems are no longer really expensive, and select homeowners may qualify for a system without having to spend any money upfront!It’s really simple, I work with our engineers to run a report on your roof to see how much exposure you get to the sun and compare it to your energy consumption.If your house gets the right amount of sunshine, you get a solar system with no upfront costs. The government might even pay for a big chunk of the system for you, and you can even lock in rates so that your energy doesn’t go up again.For the first time, the technology and government incentives are there to enable homeowners to produce their own power without spending a penny!

COTESOL, Denver, CO 2018–2020President, Executive Board Oversaw the mission of the organization, consulted with the executive board, and offered insights and direction to ensure the success of critical programs and initiatives. Cultivated partnerships and strategic alliances while representing the organization at local, regional, and national events. Fostered collaboration and inclusion; mentored members and volunteers. Administered a $300K operating budget. Selected Accomplishments Focused the organization on diversifying and shifting away from one major event; hosted the first profitable spring conference in the organization’s history.  Developed fundraising and sponsorship initiatives that were effective in sustaining the organization and ensuring its financial stability.  Guided 30 board members in developing strategic plans to advance key initiatives, programs, and activities. Pivoted to address the COVID-19 pandemic and transitioned all board meetings and conferences to online platforms.

Boulder, Co, Us

SYMPLIFIED, INC., Boulder, CO 2007–2011International Sales Manager Advanced through a series of promotions at this tech startup. Set the direction, led the sales team, and established and executed innovative sales and business development strategies to boost revenue and market share across Latin America, Asia, and Europe. Developed relationships with customers, partners, distributors, and stakeholders in driving Symplified’s growth and success.Selected Accomplishments- Recognized for transforming a cold call into a $1.5M deal with HP; earned the Tenacity of The Year Award for cultivating a lasting relationship and ultimately inking the deal.- Developed and led inside sales, outside sales, and sales engineers in generating sales and new business. - Promoted the brand and built partnerships across the US while speaking at trade shows and conferences across the US.

St. Petersburg, Florida, Us

Assessed students' current language abilities and developed individualized learning plans to meet their specific needs and goals.Conducted one-on-one or small group language lessons, using a variety of teaching methods and materials to engage and motivate students.Provided constructive feedback and support to help students overcome language barriers and improve their confidence.Monitored and evaluated student progress, providing regular updates to students and their families.

Clearwater, Florida, Us

PINELLAS COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE, St. Petersburg, FL 2006InternWorked alongside leadership in developing and implementing economic development initiatives and programs. Engaged in market research and analysis utilized to drive decisions and identify new business opportunities. Cultivated strategic relationships while attending key meetings and events. Prepared reports and presentations to support the team.

Bachelor Of Arts, International Business | Triple Major: International Business, Spanish, Marketing

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