Ivette Cabiedes

Experience

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  Rutgers University

  Oct 2009 - Mar 2015

  Administrative Assistant, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

  I served as the primary administrative liaison between the Associate Director, state and government officials, college administrators, department chairs, extension faculty and staff throughout the state, external stakeholders and vendors. Responsibilities included but were not limited to: developing and implementing office procedures, routines, and internal systems to support work and the office, trained and managed Federal Work Study Students annually, overseeing progress and providing guidance as needed. Show less

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  Rutgers TEEM Gateway - Project RISE

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Program Support Intern

  Work with participants 18-24 years old, who are pursuing their GED's, while working at employment sites assigned to them through the program. Assisted staff organizing and facilitating program activities such as job readiness training, scheduling, and workshops. Provided outreach and communication with current and past participants to keep them engaged with all programmatic activity. Supported participants coping with issues and obstacles threatening program goals and completion.

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  Peace Corps

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  Youth Development Specialist

  Culturally adapted to a small rural community in El Salvador to successfully identify community needs and develop projects based on those needs. Youth Development projects focused on healthy living, preparation for the world of work and civic education. Developed and taught English lessons for 96 students in grades 1 through 5; incorporated activities to include practice on pronunciation, reading and listening. Collaborated with community leaders and organizations to organize and implement community-wide projects. Coordinated a call to youth leaders to establish a Community Youth Group focused on building leadership skills. Show less

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  USCIS

  Jun 2016 - now

  Federal Officer