Cynthia Fernandez

Background in human resources, managing teams, marketing activities, family services. Crisis Counseling, Problem solving skills, decision taking, detail and multitask oriented individual. Extensive works with the disabled community, at-risk youth population, homeless and foster children.

Experienced in fundraising, budgeting, job developing/ employment services and meeting deadlines. Resourceful, focused, strong organizational and excellent communication skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize on a daily basis. Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.

• Supervised team of 7 staff members.
• Collaborated with team of 20 in the development growing program
• Supervised 100+ volunteers and coordinated placement based on department needs and volunteers' skills.
• Increased volunteer engagement 80% through implementation of innovative marketing and recruitment strategies.

• Wish Grantor with the Make A Wish Foundation of South Florida
• Community Events with Books & Books of Coral Gables
• Guardian Ad Litem for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit
• Community Fridge since 2020
• Active with multiple community volunteer organizations

• Mental Health First Aid Certification
• Crisis Assessment and Intervention and Referral Specialist certified by the American Association of Suicidology / Switchboard of Miami
• Tier 1 Certified for the State of Florida
• Diversity & Ethics in the Workplace
• Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Miami Mayor Manuel Diaz., 2009
• Suicide Prevention Course / University of South Florida