David Hernandez
St. Cloud,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate bilingual professional with over 10 years of experience in client advocacy, case management, and legal support. Combines extensive paralegal expertise in humanitarian immigration relief with a strong background in public service, community outreach, and bilingual client relations. Proven ability to manage complex cases, navigate detailed application processes, and build trust with diverse and underserved populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Immigration Case Support
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
07.2020 - Current
- Gather preliminary client information and draft supporting documentation for a variety of humanitarian immigration cases, including VAWA (Violence Against Women Act), SIJS (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status), Asylum, and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD).
- Prepare and file applications for U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) renewals, and DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) renewals.
- Maintain meticulous case files and ensure strict adherence to filing deadlines and procedural requirements.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Healthcare Advocacy & Navigation
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
07.2015 - Current
- Conduct confidential, in-depth appointments to assist households in completing complex healthcare applications via MNsure, accurately analyzing financial documents (pay stubs, tax returns) and personal information.
- Serve as a primary bilingual resource (English/Spanish), providing critical access to healthcare for underserved communities by explaining programs such as Medical Assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare, and premium tax credits.
- Troubleshoot client cases over the phone and in person, advising on application nuances to ensure accurate representation of financial status and eligibility.
- Develop and execute yearly bilingual (English/Spanish) marketing campaigns to increase program awareness and engagement within target communities.
- Designed and delivered public presentations explaining state and federal healthcare programs and the MNsure system.
Sales and Marketing Manager
La Tribuna Spanish Media
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Established and executed a comprehensive outreach strategy to promote a bilingual newspaper across Central Minnesota, forging key relationships with local businesses to secure advertising revenue.
- Researched and wrote stories, conducted interviews, and managed content for monthly publication.
- Created and implemented a distribution plan to expand readership beyond Saint Cloud.
- Translated news reports and advertising copy; produced and voiced Spanish-language training videos for clients like Bluestem Brands.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Soundbooth) for layout and multimedia production.
Bilingual Staffing Specialist
Doherty Staffing
07.2011 - 04.2014
- Managed full-cycle recruitment: interviewed, hired, and placed employees to meet diverse client demands across various industries.
- Served as the account manager for key clients, responsible for all communication, order fulfillment, and relationship management.
- Provided bilingual (English/Spanish) coaching to employees on professional development, interview skills, and workplace conduct.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and optimized the use of internal staffing software (Tempware) for candidate sourcing and placement efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Channel Island High School
Oxnard, CA05-1992
Skills
- Immigration Case Support
- Client Intake
- Document Preparation
- Confidential File Management
- Deadline-Oriented
- Written & Verbal Translation
- Interpretation
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MNsure Platform
- Client Advocacy
- Interviewing
- Community Outreach
- Education
- Public Presentations
- Bilingual Communication
- Detail-Oriented Analysis
Languages
Fluent in English and Spanish (Written & Verbal Translation, Interpretation)
Timeline
Immigration Case Support
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
07.2020 - Current
Healthcare Advocacy & Navigation
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid
07.2015 - Current
Sales and Marketing Manager
La Tribuna Spanish Media
05.2014 - 07.2015
Bilingual Staffing Specialist
Doherty Staffing
07.2011 - 04.2014
High School Diploma -
Channel Island High School