Caridad Valderrama-Torres
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Experienced with planning and executing comprehensive project plans. Utilizes strong leadership and organizational skills to guide teams and ensure project milestones are met. Track record of implementing efficient processes and achieving project goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Center For Employment Opportunities
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee a program that is designed to serve individuals who were arrested in the past year, who are currently on community-based supervision, who also have a history of Mental health and substance issues.
- Scheduled CBT classes for our participants every week
- Attended outreach and job fair events to spread awareness and to sign up individuals who are interested and will benefit from it
- Completed Weekly check-in with our participants to better capture any barriers in real time.
- Scheduled participant to OSHA, Flagger, and CPR, CDL, Union Apprenticeship, and IT
- Assisted individuals with housing assistance and supportive services
- Oversee a total of 5 contracts, including those with the mayor’s office
- Organized Fairs with the Mayor’s office to better provide services to our participants
Intake/Outreach Specialist
Center For Employment Opportunities
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Scheduling/Organizing enrollments between our partners and participants
- Entering all the data on the Salesforce system for each individual when they enroll in the program
- Working with referral partners (Parole Officers, Transitional homes) to introduce the CEO program to potential participants.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities that will be assigned from time to time
- Keeping open communication with the Parole Officer regarding participant progress in the program
- Manage and implement recruitment strategies
- Track and report on recruitment enrollment outcomes
Job Coach
Center For Employment Opportunities
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Coordinated weekly vocational meetings with participants, helping them to develop the employment, social, and behavioral skills to function in today’s workforce
- Assessed participants on interview skills and other job readiness areas; assisted them in creating goals and action plans
- Developed specific plans to guide progressive training of individuals so that they become self-sufficient in their jobs and life
- Followed a variety of individualized behavior plans and documented behaviors when necessary
- Promoted the growth of daily living, social skills, and resolved problems
- Helping clients develop strategies for improving performance in particular areas
- Monitored and reported client progress based on established goals and objectives in a timely and efficient manner; documented the information within Salesforce/CORE
- Collaborated with job developers to help promote job opportunities for participants and placed participants in a variety of full-time jobs
Education
Feather River College
05.2019
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Tahoe Community College
05.2016
GED - undefined
Golden Hill Adult School
06.2015
Skills
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
- Adaptability
- Typing 60-65 WPM
- Coaching/Teaching and Training Methods
- Organized & punctual
- Organizational Leadership
- Project Management
- Prioritization
- Salesforce Knowledge
- Experience with Re-entry
- Project Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Project management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Project Manager
Center For Employment Opportunities
10.2024 - Current
Intake/Outreach Specialist
Center For Employment Opportunities
07.2022 - 10.2024
Job Coach
Center For Employment Opportunities
06.2020 - 07.2022
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Tahoe Community College
GED - undefined
Golden Hill Adult School
Feather River College
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