Denise Ceballos Viner
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Passionate community organizer and activist with extensive experience in grassroots campaigns and door-to-door canvassing. Skilled in engaging diverse communities, building trust, and mobilizing support for social justice causes. Strong communicator with a commitment to empowering individuals through informed decision-making and advocacy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Save Our Children Community March
09.2020
- Strategic Planning External Relations/Fundraising
- Commitment to the mission and vision of ending child trafficking and exploitation
- Collaboration with clients and outside networks while organizing
- Strong time management and ability to work under pressure on multiple matters without compromising compassion and caring
- Committed to children’s rights and general community service
- Outstanding professional networking skills with important and influential people as top resources
Padres Unidos AZ
09.2021 - Current
- Strategic Planning External Relations/Fundraising
- Event Planning
- Signature Collecting
- Community Advocacy/Workshops
- School Choice/ESA Advocate
- Committed to children’s and parental rights and general community service
- Outstanding professional networking skills
- Spanish Media/Podcast
Community Activist & Organizer Various Campaigns
01.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded grassroots campaigns addressing issues such as school choice, parental rights, crimes against children, domestic violence, and human trafficking
- Contributed to achieving passing of ESA Universal, increasing voter registration with college students, churches as well as in the Hispanic community
- Conducted door-to-door canvassing in multiple neighborhoods, engaging community members in meaningful conversations to raise awareness and gather support
- Developed strategic outreach plans to connect with underrepresented communities, increasing campaign visibility and support
- Trained and led a team of volunteers, coordinating daily canvassing efforts and fostering a collaborative environment focused on advocacy and community impact
- Successfully mobilized community members to participate in School Choice, Parental Rights, city council meetings, rallies, and community events
Bella Q Dance Studio
10.2009 - Current
- Dance instructor, Event Coordinator, Public Relations, Community Service, Sales, Marketing, Event Planning, Fundraiser, and Community Advocate
- Multi-cultural coordinator, budget event finances, and recruit corporate sponsorship
- Handle all aspects of entertainment and sales of promotion packages
- Emphasis on Multicultural events that bring youth and community together
- Successfully planned and processed such major public events as the Annual Dominican Festival, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and Dia de los niños
- Fashion show designed to increase awareness of Domestic Violence and elevate survivors and their families by participating and providing testimonies
- Integrated high school cultural events to the public with media services included
- Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to work
Hispanic CREO
06.2014 - 11.2016
- Worked grassroots with the Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options
- Visiting with parents and informing them on the issues surrounding school choice
- Compassionate and dedicated advocate
Corporate Liaison
Grand Canyon University
06.2007 - 10.2009
- Enrollment: Working with the Inside/Outside team recruiting Law Enforcers, Fire Fighters and Border Patrol Officers
- My job was to help them find the degree program best suited to their individual needs
Team Lead/Enrollment
University of Phoenix
03.2005 - 06.2007
- Office emphasis
- Team Lead for a group of four
- Helped team members increase student enrollment by providing the tools and resources needed
- Higher standards met each day by providing motivation and being a hands-on lead
Customer Service Representative
United Health Care
01.1996 - 04.2000
- Office emphasis
- Maintained databases
- Assisted customers with doctor referrals based on needs and assessment
- Processed insurance claim forms
- Managed inbound and outbound phone calls
- Bilingual customer service
Education
Associate Degree - Business
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Event Planning, Customer Service, Multicultural, School and Student Connections
- Media Representation, Public Relations, Business Marketing
- Dance Instructor, Dance Choreographer, Program Coordinator for Inner-City Kids
- Charity Events, Radio Show Host, Fundraising, Community Advocate
Special Qualities
- Provided supportive services while working with families in crisis
- Excellent time management skills while working in busy and demanding environments without compromising compassion and caring
- Support group creator for survivors of victimization
- Developed, coordinated, and oversaw several community-driven events
- Supportive of the community to increase their knowledge and success by providing resources that assist in becoming self-sufficient
- Highly adaptable to new situations and unplanned occurrences
- Successful in creating a circle of support for survivors in a community setting
- Ability to learn quickly and eager to participate in continuous learning and competency-building
- Capable of handling challenging and tense situations with professionalism and compassion
- High performance within the community with excellent networking skills
- Experienced in leading and collaborating with diverse individuals and groups
- Not daunted by influential individuals or companies
- Articulate, professional character with strong self-confidence and initiative
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Padres Unidos AZ
09.2021 - Current
Save Our Children Community March
09.2020
Community Activist & Organizer Various Campaigns
01.2020 - Current
Hispanic CREO
06.2014 - 11.2016
Bella Q Dance Studio
10.2009 - Current
Corporate Liaison
Grand Canyon University
06.2007 - 10.2009
Team Lead/Enrollment
University of Phoenix
03.2005 - 06.2007
Customer Service Representative
United Health Care
01.1996 - 04.2000
Associate Degree - Business
University of Phoenix
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