Rene Maldonado

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Information Management Specialist

  49th Fighter Squadron – Senior Airman

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  Washington State University

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Teaching Assistant

  Taught Spanish courses to undergraduate/graduate student’s levels 101,102, 201, 305.

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  Arizona State University

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Teaching Associate

  Teaching AssociateResponsible for developing and implementing curriculum for Foreign Language Advanced Courses, Spanish 101 and 102

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  Wenatchee Valley College

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Instructor/Educational Planner

  Responsible for assisting students with their class schedules and insuring that they were successful in their academic endeavors. Ensured that students were successful in their studies by creating an inclusive environment at the campus by the creation of students clubs that focus on celebrating all the cultures in our county. Taught, created curriculum and assessments for Spanish speakers in beginning/intermediate and advanced Spanish courses.

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  WA Employment Security Department

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Agricultural Outreach Specialist

  Assisted farmers with labor needs by recruiting MSFWs who were unemployed and making them aware of employer’s job opportunities. Conducted presentations on employment services that are available to MSFWs in the community. Partnered with an array of organizations to advise and assist MSFW’s with tools and resources available. Conducted investigations around employment issues to ensure that MSFW’s were paid on a timely manner.

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  M&A Orchards

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  General Manager

  Supervised thirty workers by insuring they had tools and resources necessary to successfully do their work. Adhered to a tight budget focused on the renewal of an orchard which was converted from red and golden apples to a much diversified orchard that includes apples, pears and cherries. Implemented a safety training program that focused in educating workers for the purpose of reducing L&I incidents and costs.

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  WA Employment Security Department

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker Outreach Specialist

  Ensured that MSFWs (Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers) and farmers were well versed of services offered at WorkSource. Networked with community leaders and organizations in keeping well informed of the most recent information available for the MSFW’s. Conducted field visits to discuss needs and services with MSFWs and farmers to ensure that H2A (Program for employers requesting foreign workers) contracts are being followed. Processed labor complaints in order to resolve the issue at the lowest level before referring them to Dept. of Labor & Industries. Show less

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  OIC of Washington

  Jan 2014 - now

  Omak OIC Regional Manager

  Supervised staff in providing employment and training services to eligible migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, ensuring clients and potential clients are treated with compassion, respect and dignity. Provided clear performance objectives and assign caseload objectives to all staff to ensure effective family-focused case management for program participants and their families. Regularly monitored performance of staff and contract service providers (including participant training and instruction) to ensure that services delivered to participants are of high quality and that program objectives are being met on a timely basis. Show less