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Belen Gonzalez Munera

Nottingham,MD

Summary

Senior Program Specialist at The National Center For Victims Of Crime, skilled in proposal writing and collaborative teamwork. Successfully enhanced program efficiency and participated in planning and hosting national conferences. Has experience managing a local and national hotline while leading a team of 15. Fluent in English and Spanish, I excel in analytical problem-solving and effective team leadership and execution.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Program Specialist

The National Center For Victims Of Crime
03.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Adapted programs in response to changing circumstances or new information, ensuring continued relevance and effectiveness over time.
  • Assisted in planning and hosting a national conference yearly in 5 different states.
  • Created partnerships for collaboration of social justice issues.
  • Hosted sessions with lived-in survivor consultants and collaborated in writing reports for information on restorative justice issues.
  • Planned and executed a summit for justice with over 75 different partners in the reentry field.
  • Produced e-learning modules on different crime types on articulate 360.
  • Lead outreach for different events for the organization.
  • Hired and managed the special events and intern projects team.
  • Assisted in writing grant reports for the grant funder The MacArthur foundation.
  • Coordinated a panel of survivors to present at the national conference hosted by NCVC.
  • Strategically planned decor and materials for the national conference.
  • Coordinate sponsorship requests for the national conference.

Hotline and Outreach Supervisor

The National Center For Victims Of Crime
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • Supervised, coached, and mentored my team of 15 Victim Assistance Specialists. Including guidance on difficult interactions as well as providing professional development opportunities.
  • Created and managed a schedule using the scheduling program humanity.
  • Formed and maintained partnerships with other victim services providers in DC.
  • Received a certification to be a sexual assault response advocate and coordinate response with hospital advocates and the metropolitan police department.
  • Coordinated outreach events in Washington DC and prepped materials.
  • Presented to victim services organizations on The DC Victim Hotline and Victim Connect Hotline.
  • Collaborated with the leadership team on protocol, training, external material, and data analysis on programs.
  • Assisted in taking hotline interactions to provide support to the team.

● Provide on-call duties and help field calls, chats, or texts.









Restaurant Server

Alexanders Tavern
05.2018 - Current
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
  • Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Worked with toasy system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive relationships.
  • Boosted overall sales by confidently recommending daily specials and upselling menu items.
  • Trained new hires on restaurant policies, procedures, and exceptional customer service standards.
  • Assist in working the sales booth at the Fells Point Festival yearly.
  • Fill is as on call manager as needed by restaurant managent staff.
  • Make and serve drinks to customers.
  • Managed events at the restaurant depending on the season.
  • Catered to parties and private events.
  • Participated in off site catering events to large partners.


Bilingual Hotline Advocate

Polaris Project
03.2016 - 12.2017

• Answer hotline phone calls, chats, and texts in English and Spanish.

• Speak to victims calling in and advocate on their behalf to receive services.

• Connect victims to needed resources.

• Gather all details for a report to law enforcement.

• Coordinate potential extractions with law enforcement.

• Report situations to law enforcement and ask for immediate assistance if needed.

• Provide emotional support to potential victims and address concerns.

• Follow up with victims and address any further assistance they might need.



Education

High School Diploma -

Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD

Skills

  • Proposal and grant writing
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Customer relations
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Fluent in two languages
  • SAVRAA certified
  • Expert in google
  • Skilled in using Articulate360
  • Expert in Humanity
  • Expert in toast
  • Team leadership experience

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Hotline and Outreach Supervisor

The National Center For Victims Of Crime
08.2021 - 01.2024

Senior Program Specialist

The National Center For Victims Of Crime
03.2020 - Current

Restaurant Server

Alexanders Tavern
05.2018 - Current

Bilingual Hotline Advocate

Polaris Project
03.2016 - 12.2017

High School Diploma -

Harford Community College
Belen Gonzalez Munera