Vanessa Vázquez, Msppm Email & Phone Number

United States

• Active role in planning, designing, implementation, supervision, expansion/development and administration of overall regional operation in collaboration with the senior leadership team, in addition to program development and reporting responsibilities.• Create guidelines and lead Social Services team on self-care, wellness, prevention of vicarious trauma and burn out, as well as appropriate professionalism in client relations.• Represent the organization in meetings with government agencies, partner organizations, and professional legal forums in order to develop collaborations that enhance the effectiveness of the program.• Keep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.• Monitor and guide program productivity expectations on a regular and sustained basis.

Miami Beach, Florida, United States

• Responsible for general operations of the Garden including responding to after-hour issues regarding the facilities as needed• Handles HR matters directly including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training new team members• Assists with licensing, contractual, and regulatory compliance, including compliance with food, health, and safety standards• Ensures financial controls and compliance with financial policies and procedures; plans, forecasts, and executes supply orders• Monitors and oversees the work of external contractors to ensure terms of agreements are met and work is completed satisfactorily• Responsible for performing accounting duties using QuickBooks Online to support the Garden’s $2 million annual revenue• Grant reporting and compliance to ensure timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting for grants and agreements on a periodic basis and as required

Miami Beach, Florida, United States

• Project manage, execute and represent the City of Miami Beach at industry trade shows (i.e., Bitcoin2022 and eMerge Americas), conferences, community events and diverse activations • Work with partner agencies to produce city-sponsored thought leadership events and secure sponsorship on a quarterly basis• Assist in attraction and retention of new businesses to the City of Miami Beach by promoting the city’s incentive programs• Leverage extensive business, technology and academic relationships to promote the city’s various initiatives and diversify its economy• Assist in the development, implementation and administration of economic plans, programs and policies• Conduct research, gather data and synthesize economic development trends, economic and market data, properties, zoning and land use matters• Leverage city assets and resources to provide concierge services to local businesses including exploring/securing relocation efforts and in areas such as permits and regulations, workforce training, financing and marketing

Miami Beach, Florida, United States

• Liaised with internal and external agencies to ensure city projects and its impacts are communicated effectively to a variety of stakeholders on various platforms including the city’s website, newsletter, magazine, NextDoor etc.• Coordinated internally to resolve or assist in the resolution of citizen concerns and issues, responding in a timely and equitable manner• Represented the City Administration before Committees, Boards, citizen groups and other agencies or organizations• Conducted extensive community outreach in-person, attended neighborhood/homeowner association meetings and community organization events to serve as a resource for residents• Reviewed, responded to or made recommendations concerning incoming correspondence, memoranda, reports etc.• Provided support to internal departments in need of community outreach

Miami Beach, Florida, United States

• Researched, wrote and edited content for public consumption, including for the MB Magazine, as it related to the Office of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)• Conducted extensive community outreach to serve as a resource for residents, businesses, and internal partners• Developed messaging for special events/issues that impact residents and responded to citizen's questions and service requests• Stayed current on issues throughout the Miami Beach community

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Americas Society (AS) is the premier forum dedicated to education, debate, and dialogue in the Americas. Its mission is to foster an understanding of the contemporary political, social, and economic issues confronting Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, and to increase public awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage of the Americas and the importance of the inter-American relationship.Council of the Americas (COA) is the premier international business organization whose members share a common commitment to economic and social development, open markets, the rule of law, and democracy throughout the Western Hemisphere. The Council's membership consists of leading international companies representing a broad spectrum of sectors, including banking and finance, consulting services, consumer products, energy and mining, manufacturing, media, technology, and transportation.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

As a Learning Consultant, I help companies take advantage of getAbstract's on-demand compressed knowledge, which aids in preparing their employees to consistently make informed and intelligent decisions, improving business outcomes. My goal is to provide world class customer service to our client companies by consistently delivering value and thought leadership.• Responsible for the account growth and satisfaction of +100 accounts across the U.S.• Continually executing getAbstract’s methodology with each client• Expert in getAbstract’s library, understanding how the different categories relate to each client’s populations and objectives• Create and execute strategy on how to integrate getAbstract within the client’s learning programs• Responsible for leading, documenting, and completing all follow up for client webinars, client admin training sessions, account reviews, and various other client-oriented calls• Responsible for set up and maintenance of clients’ getAbstract website

Miami, Fl

• Working throughout the community and directly with business and civic organizations to recruit adult volunteers to be matched in mutually enriching one-to-one friendships• Developing creative postings for online volunteer recruitment sites and monitoring, updating, and responding appropriately• Screening, training, and motivating volunteers, and providing support on an ongoing basis through frequent contact via phone, email, and in person• Networking throughout the IDD community to identify and select volunteers to serve as sponsors for participants with IDD; maintaining regular contact with sponsors via phone, email, and in person• Directly providing coaching and support (proactively whenever possible) to participants as needed to address any challenges or significant issues that arise as the friendships develop• Overseeing all day-to-day operations of local program, including maintaining an organized filing system, and providing ongoing support to all volunteers through local trainings, frequent contact, and creating and distributing a monthly e-newsletter• Planning, promoting, and implementing at least six group outings per year to increase the sense of community among program participants, and at least two annual volunteer trainings for participants with and without IDD• Using Kintera, Microsoft Outlook, social media and the Best Buddies Online system appropriately to communicate with participants and the community

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

•Accurately and thoroughly explain educational programs, expected outcomes, students services, and financial options to prospective students, parents, and educators.•Manage inquiries to achieve prompt follow up and redirect under qualified candidates based upon incompatible career goals.•Create and execute long term and short term marketing and recruitment strategies •Secure new inquiries (Personally Developed Referrals) by directly asking phone and in-person contacts about referrals of others that may be interested in programs offered.•Schedule and conduct interviews, pursue qualified candidates for enrollment, and determine appropriateness of candidates for admission based upon career goal compatibility.•Accurately forecast projected new students on a periodic basis for Executive Director.•Consistently conduct follow-up meetings with all applicants to ensure successful matriculation.•Assist other personnel and departments with data collection and problem solving.•Coordinate and conduct creative recruitment and enrollment activities including: open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, etc.

Washington, Dc

•Asses the risks, needs and safety of Unaccompanied Alien Children (UACs) in order to provide comprehensive Post Release Services•Manage a caseload of 30 immigrant families in the North East region of the U.S. with frequent travel on short notice•Provide information about and facilitate access to legal services, guardianship, school, medical services, home safety, mental health services, family and individual counseling, substance abuse services, independent living skills, family planning services, parenting enhancement services, disability services, GLBT services, and other services as the needs arise. •Serve as the intermediary within the family as well as between the family and diverse community and social services

Washington, Dc

•Cover hearings and conduct research as needed on relevant detention and asylum issues •Conduct field research serving as an interpreter for the program’s monitoring visits •Assist with legal research, administrative, and programmatic functions as well as legislative and administrative policy analysis

Washington, Dc

•Monitored and summarized developments and emerging issues in migration and population policy worldwide •Prepared briefing papers for PRM/PIM staff such as the Deputy Assistant Secretary•Compiled regional program indicators and accomplishments for reporting purposes

Greater Pittsburgh Area

•Research and stay on top of relevant public policy trends at the local, state, and national level and compile different reports based on the information•Identify opportunities for government funding to support Talk's programming efforts•Assist with the design, implementation and evaluation of Talk's parent pilot program•Data Entry and Management

San Rafael, Ca

•Assisted youth in finding scholarships and financial support for post-secondary education•Fostered a supportive environment for up to 40 college youth, resulting in 94% success rate in continuing education•Train and supervise 10 interns per semester•Developed and managed budget for College Program •Administered the $50,000 scholarship fund offered by Canal Alliance•Served on Tribal Council responsible for program decision-making•Case managed 40 students and families

San Rafael, Ca

•Head teacher for multicultural academic class of 12 high school students•Developed and implemented curriculum for quarterly academic projects•Developed multicultural curriculum for a leadership group of 10 high school students•Daily supervision of interns and volunteers•Attended weekly team planning meetings •Weekly and monthly reporting on program activities and projects •Served on Tribal Council responsible for program decision-making•Participated in the recruitment and hire of my fellowship successor•Case managed 15 students and their families

Master Of Science (Ms), Public Policy And Management

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science And Peace And Justice Studies

Education record

Study abroad program for one academic year Took classes in the humanities and law school