Fernanda Pina Email & Phone Number

Greater San Diego Area

• SAY San Diego (Social Advocates for Youth) is a dynamic, nonprofit organization that partners with children, families and communities to overcome barriers and create opportunities that enable them to realize and.
• Provide case management services to culturally diverse population; services include interviewing, assessing, case planning, solution seeking, advocacy, goal setting, and referrals.
• Assist clients with job search, job applications, resume/ cover letter writing, job leads and mock interviews
• Currently meet monthly employment goals ahead of schedule and helped increase program’s placements and retentions
• Establish new relationships with different businesses and help bring new jobs to the program

El Centro, CA

• Provided career guidance and aptitude assessments to youth and adults in two school districts
• Provided presentations on employability and career awareness to youth and adults in English and Spanish
• Assisted with career days/ fairs and arranged for career speakers
• Provided individual career counseling and assisted with resumes, job applications and job interview skills
• Developed working relations with instructional staff, students, parents, and administration
• Advised high school students and adults about IVROP course offerings and assisted in the implementation of enrollment procedures