Daniel Yahve Torres Nieves
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Conscientious community member with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being/equity of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to uplift our community and the beautiful people in it.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Program Coordinator
Primavera Foundation
01.2023 - Current
- Structured a pilot youth program.
- Organize special events and activities to increase youth engagement in the community
- Facilitate the development of Youth Program materials, activities, events, etc. for the purpose of ensuring quality programs and resources.
- Partner with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community improvement programs.
- Perform record keeping and clerical functions including keeping attendance, registration records, contact information, operational records, scheduling, copying, logistics, etc.
Co-Founder
Mundo Basketball
10.2022 - Current
- Co-founded a grass roots community effort to bring youth an accessible and free alternative to organized basketball.
- Created a new and different 3on3 Basketball Tournament model.
- Coordinated a 3on3 basketball tournament in South Tucson with 42 players participating, and over 200 community members and spectators in attendance, where we also had free food, entertainment, vaccines, acupuncture, and community resources.
- Coordinated a 2-day 3on3 tournament in Barrio Anita with 56 players participating and a combined attendance of over 350 community members and spectators in the two days. This tournament also had free food as well as a food truck, community and health resources, and music and enterntainment.
Volunteer
House of Neighborly Service
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events and programs including monthly cleanups, 75th Anniversary Celebration, Back To School event 2022, Holiday Celebration 2021 & 2022.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Provided administrative support to department leads to help organize events and fundraisers.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
Healthy Masculinity Project Facilitator
A Call To Men
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Became Certified to teach the 12 lesson "Live Respect Curriculum" created by A Call To Men.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Planned and executed 14 total workshops.
- Successfully carried out a 12 workshop curriculum to 26 youth promoting healthy masculinity behaviors and practices.
- Planned and facilitated 2 4 hour workshops/discussions promoting healthy masculinity behaviors and practices with a total of 65 community members in attendance.
- Collected attendance, registration records, and conducted pre-post assessments for all 14 workshops.
Safety & Program Assistant
Primavera Foundation
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Supported planning and coordination of HIP program and associated activities.
Las Abuelitas Afterschool Program Assistant
Primavera Foundation
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Coordinated and communicated with external stakeholders to support program objectives.
- Supported planning and coordination of Las Abuelitas Afterschool Program program and associated activities.
Event Planner
Las Vistas Neighborhood Collaborative
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Planned the 2022 Las Vistas/Western Hills Block Party.
- Reached out to vendors and resources and extended an invitation to the event.
- Organized food, beverage, refreshments, giveaways, and resources for 300 people,
- Planned activities for youth in attendance, as well as for adults.
- Day of the event delegated tasks throughout the day.
- coordinating shade structures, chairs, tables, and sound.
- Coordinated performances of local artists and groups.
Volunteer
Tucson Clean and Beautiful
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
Warehouse Associate
HomeGoods Distribution Center
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Fulfill all warehouse duties, including receiving merchandise, inventory and quality control
- Work with co-workers to lift extra heavy items and record accurate data
- Keep detailed inventory records
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
Order Builder and Instructor
Swire Coca Cola
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Trained ALL new personnel joining the warehouse team.
- Used oral and written communication skills to train new employees
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to package products and load trailers
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
- Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
- Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
- Verified product quantity and quality to determine accuracy of orders and reduce errors.
- Built pallets and positioned orders on loading dock to safely pile and ship goods.
- Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
- Checked inventory and selected products from specific locations based upon availability.
- Moved boxes and organized aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
Host/Dishwasher
Harvest Oro Valley
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Effectively communicated with customers in order to plan private parties
- Used oral communication skills to take dinner reservations and fulfill customer requests
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
Team Manager
Douglas Spartans Basketball
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Kept attendance records, game/player statistics, and completed other clerical functions
- Planned all travel, including booking buses and hotel rooms
- Assisted in planning five fundraisers, bringing in more than $8,000
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Ordered equipment for all sports activities and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
Waiter and Cashier
Knights of Columbus Bingo Nights
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Worked in a fast-paced kitchen environment, including cooking, order taking, and cashiering
- Built and maintained friendly relationships with guests
- Greeted customers entering venue and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Coach and Referee
Douglas Youth Basketball League
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Coordinated all practices and games for six teams
- Coached and mentored youth ages 5-12, while building trusting relationships with their families
- Made disciplinary decisions during basketball games
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Enforced rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play.
- Coordinated with other referees to execute smooth and consistent games.
- Made impartial and fair decisions to maintain trust and respect of players, coaches and fans.
- Kept track of time and scores during games
- Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
- Provided safe playing environment for players by monitoring activity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Rose Academy
Skills
- Bilingual, English and Spanish
- Event planning
- Trip planning
- Youth program development
- Basketball coaching
- Training/facilitating
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Educational Strategies
- Social Skills
- Research
- Education Program Management
- Instructional Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Office Meetings
- Clerical Support
- Group Activities
- Job Assignments
- Youth Support
Certification
- CPR/ First Aid Certified - September 2022
- QPR Screening for Suicide Risk- April 2022
- ACTM Live Respect - December 2022
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Youth Program Coordinator
Primavera Foundation
01.2023 - Current
Healthy Masculinity Project Facilitator
A Call To Men
11.2022 - 02.2023
Co-Founder
Mundo Basketball
10.2022 - Current
Event Planner
Las Vistas Neighborhood Collaborative
08.2022 - 11.2022
Safety & Program Assistant
Primavera Foundation
03.2022 - 01.2023
Las Abuelitas Afterschool Program Assistant
Primavera Foundation
03.2022 - 01.2023
Warehouse Associate
HomeGoods Distribution Center
11.2021 - 03.2022
Volunteer
Tucson Clean and Beautiful
10.2021 - 09.2022
Volunteer
House of Neighborly Service
07.2021 - Current
Order Builder and Instructor
Swire Coca Cola
05.2020 - 11.2021
Host/Dishwasher
Harvest Oro Valley
05.2019 - 05.2020
Team Manager
Douglas Spartans Basketball
02.2017 - 01.2018
Waiter and Cashier
Knights of Columbus Bingo Nights
01.2017 - 12.2017
Coach and Referee
Douglas Youth Basketball League
01.2016 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Mountain Rose Academy
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