Experience

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  Senate of puerto rico

  Sept 1997 - Jan 2003

  Communication specialist
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  City of vega alta

  Mar 2009 - Apr 2011

  Public relations director

  Develop marketing strategies. Coordinate and facilitate services.Supervise employees and everything related to the Communications Office.Writing, editing, and proofreading of materials for internal and external audiences, to include presentations, online and printed materials.Writing news releases and coordinating press conferences.Act on behalf of the Mayor as directed.

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  Orange county public schools

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

  Spanish teacher

  Teach Spanish for high schoolUse educational strategies to teach and engage studentsExperience in education and working with students, especially disadvantaged populationsDevelop and maintain a professional relationship with appropriate officials of counselors, students and parents

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  Orange county property appraiser, florida

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

  Constituent services representative

  Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance relating to public relations and community outreach.Represent OCPA at community events. Provide information about the Property Appraiser's Office to various demographic constituencies and community leaders as well as professional, civic and other organizations by attending/coordinating meetings and speaking at events. Assist with developing OCPA communication responses to internal and external inquiries.Assist with planning and coordinating public outreach programs and campaigns, community support programs and special events.Translation of press releases and OCPA educational material into Spanish Show less

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  City of orlando

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2019

  Commissioner's aide

  Overseed daily operations, strategic planning, and decision-making for the office.Managed staff schedules, facilitated communication between departments, and ensured alignment with the Commissioner’s goals.Increased community engagement through events and communications, including a Gazette, social media platforms, and Mailchimp.Created and managed finance reports, ensuring accuracy and completing follow-ups for timely submission.Supervised and mentored staff, implementing policies for improved efficiency.Acted as a liaison with government entities, fostering cross-collaboration on critical projects.Streamlined internal workflows, ensuring the office met key deadlines and operational goals.Provided guidance and support for high-level meetings, policy development, and strategy execution. Show less

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  Hispanic federation

  Jul 2019 - now

  Increase nonprofit partnerships by 75% across Florida, growing from 30 to 120 partners.Lead disaster relief efforts, securing over $500K in funding for hurricane-affected communities.Coordinate Advocacy Days, mobilizing community members to engage with policymakers on critical issues.Secure national and local media coverage on immigration, voting rights, and environmental justice.Direct culturally competent COVID-19 awareness campaigns, reaching over 100,000 people statewide.Forge partnerships with business and government leaders to address social challenges.Boost social media engagement by 50%, expanding the organization’s influence across Florida.Manage lobbying efforts and mobilize grassroots campaigns to advocate for policy changes at the state and national levels.Oversee event coordination for large-scale community programs, including educational initiatives and resource distribution.Create and implement boot camps for organizations, empowering their work and fundraising capacities to drive long-term sustainability Show less Lead operations and strategic planning, supporting HF's mission and goals.Increased community engagement through events, communications, and social media.Developed and managed finance reports, ensuring transparency and accuracy.Supervised and mentored staff, implementing policies and improving efficiency.Acted as a liaison with partners, government entities, and stakeholders to advance initiatives.Coordinated high-level meetings, policy development, and program execution.Enhanced internal workflows, ensuring the organization met key objectives and deadlines. Show less

  • Florida State Director

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Deputy Director Florida

    Jul 2019 - now

  • Florida State Deputy Director

    Jul 2019 - Jul 2021