Damari Ramírez
Bronx,USA
Summary
Professional in legal y social services with 25+ years of experience in nonprofit, legal, and public sectors in Venezuela and the U.S. Licensed attorney and current Workforce Development Coordinator at NMCIR (NYC), with expertise in program design, team leadership, and community engagement. Proven success in workforce strategies, placing 300+ workers and improving employment outcomes. Technologically proficient in CRM systems and AI tools. Certified in U.S. immigration law and tax preparation. Fluent in English and Spanish. Recognized for inclusive leadership, crisis response, and advancing equity for immigrant communities
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workforce Development Coordinator
Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Right
07.2024 - Current
- Program Strategy & Impact: Designed and launched a comprehensive workforce development program that enrolled over 150 participants and increased employment placement rates by 30%. Led job skills workshops and rights-awareness events to support participant success.
- Partnership & Stakeholder Development: Secured partnerships with five local workforce agencies, enhancing access to training programs and job placement resources for participants.
- Team & Data-Driven Program Management: Supervised outreach staff and implemented CRM dashboards to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), leveraging labor market trends and forecasting data to guide strategic workforce planning and optimize program delivery.
Job Dispatcher/Part Time
Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Right
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Program Coordination & Impact: Facilitated over 300 job placements through effective employer-worker matching, resulting in a 30% increase in employment outcomes. Organized job skills workshops and worker rights events, with ongoing impact tracking and participant follow-up.
- Operations & Data Management: Led the job dispatching process at the Worker Center, maintaining accurate records of all job assignments. Regularly updated worker profiles in Zoho CRM and managed employer portfolios, ensuring consistent communication before and after job placements.
- Partnership Development & Client Support: Built partnerships with five local workforce agencies to expand training and employment access. Provided crisis support and conducted weekly intake assessments related to mental health and workplace violence, ensuring appropriate referrals and interventions.
Navigator/Part Time
Coalition for Immigrant Right
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Assessed eligibility of community members for the NYS Excluded Workers Fund (EWF), guiding applicants through qualification criteria and documentation requirements.
- Delivered over 800 units of service by assisting individuals with EWF applications and follow-up requests, successfully registering 800 workers in the program.
- Conducted weekly intake assessments for approximately 40 workers, identifying mental health and workplace violence concerns and providing appropriate support or referrals.
Freelance Attorney
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Represented clients in family, civil, and administrative law cases.
- Drafted motions and managed court proceedings with favorable outcomes.
Social & Legal Adviser
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Prosecutor & Social Adviser, Public Ministry of Venezuela
06.2000 - 08.2016
- Caseload Management: Successfully led a caseload averaging 100 cases monthly (≈1,200+ annually), closing over 95% on schedule.
- Legal Strategy & Investigation: Conducted in-depth criminal investigations, prepared indictments, and performed courtroom advocacy with a conviction rate of ~80%.
- Victim Services & Training: Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to support victims, particularly in youth and gender-based violence cases. Trained junior prosecutors on case preparation and trial presentation.
Prision Inspector
Justice Ministery of Venezuela
10.1999 - 06.2000
- Conducted regular facility inspections to evaluate prison conditions, ensure compliance with legal standards, and report on inmate well-being, infrastructure, and safety.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, including mental health professionals, to assess detainees, develop care plans for vulnerable individuals, and support rehabilitation initiatives.
- Responded to high-risk incidents, helping to manage and de-escalate conflict situations within the prison environment, while maintaining order and ensuring the safety of staff and inmates.
Education
Specialist - Family and Child Law
Andres Bello Catholic University
Venezuela01.2012
Teaching Component -
Andres Bello Catholic University
Venezuela01.2008
Administrative Law -
Central University of Venezuela
Venezuela01.2007
Law
Central University of Venezuela
Venezuela01.1996
Degree - Social Work
Central University of Venezuela
Venezuela01.1995
Technician - Social Work
University School of Caracas
Venezuela01.1990
Skills
- Legal case management experience in high-volume caseloads across family, civil, and administrative law
- Skilled in conducting investigations, victim support, and courtroom advocacy
- Proven leadership supervising cross-functional teams to meet program goals
- Proficient in using CRM systems (Zoho) and KPIs for data-informed decision-making
- Strong background in partnership building with employers, nonprofits, and agencies
- Experienced in workforce program coordination and job placement support
- Crisis response and conflict resolution skills, including work with vulnerable populations
- Led job readiness, rights education, and professional development workshops
- Technologically proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Adobe, Zoom, and Teams
- Skilled in AI tools including Fliki, Bard, Slides AI, Leonardo, and Canva
- Fluent in English and Spanish; intermediate in French with cross-cultural communication strength
- Committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and access through community-based solutionsms
Certification
- University of Web. Peru. Tools Tic. Online.
- Cornell University. Nutrition Health Workshop Series. Sep 2022.
- Centro Latino Capacitación. USA. Income Tax. Online. 2022
- Paralegal Institute of the Americas. FL. USA. Immigration Paralegal Training. Clinic. Defensive Asylum. March 2022.
- OSHA. 40 Hour. Construction Safety and Health. Sep 2021
LANGUAGES
Spanish (native)
English (proficiency)
French (Intermediate)
Timeline
Workforce Development Coordinator
Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Right
07.2024 - Current
Job Dispatcher/Part Time
Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Right
04.2023 - 06.2024
Navigator/Part Time
Coalition for Immigrant Right
10.2021 - 12.2021
Freelance Attorney
03.2018 - 12.2019
Social & Legal Adviser
07.2016 - 03.2018
Prosecutor & Social Adviser, Public Ministry of Venezuela
06.2000 - 08.2016
Prision Inspector
Justice Ministery of Venezuela
10.1999 - 06.2000
Specialist - Family and Child Law
Andres Bello Catholic University
Teaching Component -
Andres Bello Catholic University
Administrative Law -
Central University of Venezuela
Law
Central University of Venezuela
Degree - Social Work
Central University of Venezuela
Technician - Social Work
University School of Caracas
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