Cristina Severino
Providence,RI
Summary
Experienced in cultivating positive workplace cultures and fostering strong team dynamics. I am recognized for my ability to build cohesive teams and promote collaboration. With a passion for community-based work, I thrive in environments that prioritize equity and purpose-driven missions. My dedication to time management and organizational skills ensures a consistent workflow and the achievement of goals. Skilled in managing multiple projects and communication channels simultaneously. I approach challenges as opportunities for growth, consistently expanding my mindset and skill set. As a bold and confident employee, I am eager to take initiative and contribute to the success of the organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Partnerships Manager
City Year Providence
Providence, RI
10.2022 - Current
- Increase generated candidates by implementing effective communication and outreach strategies.
- Leveraging new partnerships with a variety of organizations and community leaders that are serving and connected to youth across Providence and the surrounding areas as a means of increasing awareness of the opportunity to serve as an AmeriCorps Member of the City Year Providence team for young adults
- Cultivate & manage a portfolio of 32 High Schools
- Social Media Management & Advertisement Campaigns
- Identify opportunities to promote City Year service directly to prospects through events, community presentations, champion introductions, facilitating professional development workshops, etc.
- Organize strategic recruitment plans to fill our AmeriCorps Members slots
- Facilitate Presentations and Workshops
- Support Confirmed AmeriCorps Members retention by implementing communications and engagement strategies
- Work in collaboration with the national recruitment, marketing teams and site to help tell the City Year Providence story, its impact, and AmeriCorps member experience
- Serve as a powerful City Year Providence representative at local events and community functions
Founder & Host
Spark Up Podcast
Providence, RI
09.2016 - Current
- Develop compelling and engaging content ideas, topics, and formats for podcast episodes
- Conduct research on episode topics and guests. Plan episode outlines, scripts, and interview questions.
- Record podcast episodes using audio recording equipment and software. Edit audio files to enhance sound quality and remove unwanted noise or mistakes
- Outreach and schedule guests for interviews, both in-person and remote. Conduct interviews in a professional and engaging manner
- Build relationships with other podcasters, industry professionals, and potential guests. Collaborate with others to cross-promote podcasts and expand reach.
- Host podcast episodes, guiding conversations and keeping the discussion on track. Moderate discussions to ensure all voices are heard and relevant topics are covered
- Edit recorded episodes, add music, sound effects, and intros/outros as needed. Upload finished episodes to hosting platforms.
- Develop strategies to promote podcast episodes and increase listenership. Utilize social media, email marketing, and other channels to reach a wider audience.
- Monitor podcast performance metrics such as downloads, listens, and audience demographics. Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Coordinate with team members such as co-hosts & studio employees
- Engage with listeners through social media, forums, and live events. Build a loyal fan base and foster a sense of community around the podcast
- Facilitate Podcast Workshops
Presentation Expert
Target
Warwick, RI
09.2010 - 10.2022
- Provide excellent guest service and shopping experience
- Executing daily/weekly workload to support business priorities and deliver on sales goals.
- Deliver accurate and timely merchandise transitions for all areas of the store
- Ensure all signing, including promotional and planogrammed ISM, is set accurately when the transition is completed.
- Ensure areas are guest ready and maintain presentation standards as you complete scheduled workload. This includes keeping the salesfloor fully stocked, backstocking excess product and fixtures, zoning, signing and labeling accurately.
- Execute processes accurately with attention to detail, monitor own progress and accurately prioritize tasks.
- Understand how operational procedures, like planogram (POG) ties, product capacities and salesfloor quantities impact shortage, profitability, in store replenishment and inventory accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05.2018
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Event/Project Planning
- Event/Project Management
- Bilingual
- Facilitation
- Social Media Marketing
- Community Outreach & Relationship Building
- Public Speaking
- Digital Content
Timeline
Community Partnerships Manager
City Year Providence
10.2022 - Current
Founder & Host
Spark Up Podcast
09.2016 - Current
Presentation Expert
Target
09.2010 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English
Rhode Island College