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Cynthia Salamanca

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Bilingual individual (Spanish/English) willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Results-driven professional with a proven track record in program management seeking to leverage 10 years of experience to care for the community.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Reliable and Dependable

New Century
02.2023 - Current
  • Implemented engaging activities and companionship to promote mental and emotional wellbeing
  • Assisted clients with transportation to appointments and errands, ensuring timely and safe travel
  • Maintained a clean and organized living environment, adhering to safety protocols and hygiene standards
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and follow individualized care plans tailored to each client's needs.

Public Relations Specialist

Right To Be Free
03.2022 - Current
  • Created and maintained a positive public identity and image
  • Utilized social media and Change.org to publicize the stories of those serving life without parole to create community awareness
  • Helped lifers and their families understand what the company offers by responding to email, mail, and phone call requests.

Re-Entry Support Specialist

Institute for Community Justice
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provided compassionate personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to enhance the quality of life for elderly clients
  • Assisted with daily living activities, such as meal preparation, medication management, and mobility support, ensuring client safety and comfort
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication
  • Monitored clients' health status, recording vital signs and reporting changes to healthcare professionals as needed
  • Administered post release assessments to determine services and program needs to reentering participants
  • Managed cases for Returning Citizens by coordinating with organizations to obtain resources for participants
  • Prepared petitions, letters, emails, and documents to/for participants
  • Empowered and supported participants to actively participate in their own reentry and community outreach.

Outreach Coordinator/Supervisor

New Life Church
03.2009 - 08.2011
  • Oversaw automated tracking and documentation of data, client correspondence, and office operations
  • Developed network relationships with industry professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services
  • Initiated and coordinated visits by influential persons and community groups for marketing exposure
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate the public on available services.

ESL Teacher's Assistant

FDC
09.2012 - 01.2022
  • Instructed Literacy Program
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Education

Bacholers in Social Work -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2025

Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship: Teacher Aide I -

United States Department of Labor
Danbury, CT
06.2018

High School Diploma -

06.2016

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Program Development
  • Staff Management
  • Budgeting and Resource Allocation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Fluent Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English)

Timeline

Reliable and Dependable

New Century
02.2023 - Current

Re-Entry Support Specialist

Institute for Community Justice
05.2022 - 12.2023

Public Relations Specialist

Right To Be Free
03.2022 - Current

ESL Teacher's Assistant

FDC
09.2012 - 01.2022

Outreach Coordinator/Supervisor

New Life Church
03.2009 - 08.2011

Bacholers in Social Work -

Grand Canyon University

Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship: Teacher Aide I -

United States Department of Labor

High School Diploma -

Cynthia Salamanca