AUREA MARTINEZ VELASCO
Hudson,NY
Summary
Organize and creative individual with 10 years of experience coordinating and managing events, programs and projects in the public education and digital sphere. Passionate and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Educator
Kite's Nest
05.2023 - Current
- Planned, designed, and led curriculum, including hands-on workshops and group discussions for 22 students over 5-weeks
- Recruited, reviewed and selected applicants to participate in Social Justice Leadership Academy
- Provided guidance and advice on program issues and student behavior accountability
Restorative Justice Specialist
OC Human Relations
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Advised Principle and Cabinet team on interpersonal conflicts to maintain effective working relationships
- Planned and collaborated 104 community-building activities with various stakeholders throughout the year
- Organized and coordinated a 10-week program for black students to connect, support each other, and build their self-esteem
- Managed college intern during spring quarter to plan and lead community circles
Human Relations Specialist
OC Human Relations
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Advised staff & students at five schools to plan activities and campaigns fostering a safe and inclusive school environment
- Facilitated staff team meetings and student leadership retreats
- Co-organized a virtual and in-person Youth Leadership Institute, annual summer program for 30+ high school students
- Wrote mid-year and year-end reports providing program successes and improvements
Digital Project Liaison
Revolution Messaging
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Wrote proposals defining project scope and budget for clients
- Led designers and developers in maintaining project timelines to build and launch 25 websites
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed
- Ensured high-quality work through a review of deliverables and work products under pressure
Meetings Coordinator
American Anthropological Association
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed high-volume online registrations, visa requests, and the logo contest for the 115th Annual Meeting
- Executed the Annual Meeting mobile app design, content, and gamification resulting in a increase in usage
- Recruited and supervised 30 volunteers on-site over four days at the 115th Annual Meeting in Minneapolis
Democracy in Color Project Coordinator
Three Point Strategies
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Interviewed 11 nonprofits to evaluate Senatorial candidate's engagement with communities of color during the 2016 election for a donor report
- Responsible for various administrative tasks, analyzed FEC data, and updated e-newsletter monthly
- Supported the DNC Chair Candidate forum at Georgetown University with the planning and execution of the first forum focused on communities of color
- Provided input and feedback on initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
Organizer
Detention Watch Network
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Coordinated email action alerts, public education forums, and community actions to advance national campaigns to end immigration detention
- Traveled regularly to provide on-the-ground support to members leading campaign activities
- Coached directly impacted members to speak at public events and to media outlets
Project Associate
Orange County Department of Education
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Oversaw and guided the planning of alcohol and drug-free activities for eight schools
- Trained and evaluated 175 middle and high school students on media literacy
- Planned two thematic youth leadership conferences for 150 junior and high school students
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Latin American
University of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Remote Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Strong Facilitator
- Conflict Management
- Native Spanish Speaker
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Training and Development
- Lesson Planning
- Event Planning
- Meeting Coordination and Support
- Project Proposals
- Tools: Basecamp, Slack, Google Platforms, Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
Code For Progress Fellowship Training - April-August 2014
Basic Meditation Training, OC Human Relations - June 2020
Restorative Justice Practices, OC Human Relations - Sept 2021
Restorative Justice Practices: Harms & Conflict, OC Human Relations - Nov 2021
Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid USA - Aug 2022
Awards
American Anthropological Association Spot Award - January 2017
- Assisted members & abstract submitters troubleshot with ease and professionalism during the Call for Papers deadline
Reed Award: Best Website For Congressional Campaign- February 2018
Timeline
Lead Educator
Kite's Nest
05.2023 - Current
Restorative Justice Specialist
OC Human Relations
08.2021 - 11.2022
Human Relations Specialist
OC Human Relations
11.2019 - 07.2021
Digital Project Liaison
Revolution Messaging
08.2017 - 02.2019
Meetings Coordinator
American Anthropological Association
04.2016 - 07.2017
Democracy in Color Project Coordinator
Three Point Strategies
04.2016 - 01.2017
Organizer
Detention Watch Network
10.2014 - 01.2016
Project Associate
Orange County Department of Education
09.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology and Latin American
University of California Santa Barbara