Ashley M Hernandez-Bencosme
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives and developing policies and procedures. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Coordinator/Caregiver
Cowo & Crèche
09.2023 - Current
- Represented Cowo & Crèche at local events, fostering relationships and collecting contacts
- Managed event logistics, including invitations, RSVPs, and vendor coordination
- Provided direct care and preschool curriculum teaching to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old
- Supported various departments with strong communication skills and post-event briefs for the CEO.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Engaged customers to understand needs and provided personalized assistance
- Maintained optimal stock levels and store appearance
- Handled cashier responsibilities with accuracy and integrity.
Program Coordinator
Good Shepherd Services
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Interpreted foreign documents for prospective employees and provided HR services
- Supervised over 200 employees, boosting confidence by 87%
- Conducted audits to improve program effectiveness and confidentiality of documents.
Group Leader
Good Shepherd Services
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Formulated effective projects to aid student success in a diverse, low-income community
- Developed weekly lesson plans and served as a translator for Spanish-speaking parents and students
- Increased program attendance by 75% through targeted support initiatives.
STEM Specialist
Good Shepherd Services
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Developed STEM lesson plans for diverse student groups and created a bilingual STEM club
- Improved program attendance by 20% through student surveys and engagement strategies
- Tracked student attendance and facilitated weekly engagement meetings.
Receptionist
One Way Driving LLC
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Advised management on business plans and scheduling matters
- Managed schedules, finances, and documentation to meet regulatory requirements
- Organized payroll data and served as a translator for Spanish-speaking clients.
Education
Rescue Training International Aura Prep
08.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Baruch College/CUNY, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
12.2019
Gerald E. Thomson Undergraduate Pre-Medical Program -
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
09.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Salesforce
- OneDrive
- Google Translate
- Google Programming
- MacOS
- Windows 10
- Canva
- Trello
- Project Management
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List, Baruch College, Spring 2019
- Met Above Standard qualifications for Summer Youth Employment Audit (2021-2022)
Professional Organizations
- Girl’s Empowerment Club, Good Shepherd Services, New York, NY, 10/2019, 12/2020, Planned and developed women empowerment activities., Conducted community scavenger hunts to promote cultural awareness.
- Women’s Cross Country, Division III Baruch College, New York, NY, 08/2018, 06/2020, Coordinated team schedules and served as a leadership model on campus., Analyzed team performance to improve training and race outcomes.
- Lector / Minister, Saint Martin of Tours RCC, Brooklyn, NY, 05/2015, 12/2018, Proclaimed readings in Spanish and English Masses and welcomed the community., Organized schedules for ministers and provided support as needed.
- Youth Group Leader, Saint Martin of Tours RCC, Brooklyn, NY, 11/2014, 06/2017, Worked closely with leaders to provide support and guidance to participants., Led team meetings to create projects and activities for youth engagement.
Honors And Awards
- SEEK Academic Achievement Award, October 2018
- NYS Scholarship for Academic Excellence, August 2015 - December 2019
- Merit Student Award, Embassy of the Dominican Republic, December 2015
Certification
EMT-B
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Community Engagement Coordinator/Caregiver
Cowo & Crèche
09.2023 - Current
Seasonal Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
09.2023 - 01.2024
Program Coordinator
Good Shepherd Services
03.2021 - 12.2022
Group Leader
Good Shepherd Services
12.2020 - 03.2021
STEM Specialist
Good Shepherd Services
10.2018 - 12.2020
Receptionist
One Way Driving LLC
11.2016 - 09.2017
Rescue Training International Aura Prep
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Baruch College/CUNY, Weissman School of Arts and Sciences
Gerald E. Thomson Undergraduate Pre-Medical Program -
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons