GILBERTO DELGADO
BRONX,NY
Summary
A dedicated and experienced community safety specialist seeks to expand his impact in the field of violence prevention through the role of Violence Interrupter Supervisor. With a strong background in community engagement and conflict resolution, this professional aims to lead and enhance intervention initiatives that reduce gun violence and promote peace in urban communities. Driven by a profound understanding of community dynamics and the challenges of urban violence, he is focused on training and mentoring teams of interrupters, developing strategic partnerships, and implementing data-driven approaches to effectively disrupt cycles of violence and achieve lasting change.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Responder Supervisor
NYC HHC Lincoln Hospital Center
Bronx , New York
07.2019 - Current
- Demonstrated rapid response to incidents such as shootings and severe violence, proactively preventing potential retaliation after being alerted by hospital personnel.
- Acquired understanding of shooting or violent incidents to successfully mediate conflicts and deter reprisals between individuals and groups.
- Intervened in circumstances with potential for retaliation.
- Formulate action plans to help resolve conflicts with the program team.
- Obtained information about potential conflicts affecting Bronx neighborhoods.
- Established rapport with individuals in the community who were at the highest risk, along with those acquainted with them.
- Diligently recorded every interaction held with hospital staff members, patients, and their associates.
- Completed all required program trainings.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance at weekly staff and team meetings. Actively participated in all required meetings.
- Participated in regular meetings with hospital staff to discuss implementation strategies.
Community Outreach Director
Watson Basketball Classic
Bronx, New York
05.2001 - Current
- Developed, planned, and executed the highly acclaimed basketball event - WBC Tournament.
- Established relationships of trust with troubled teens, implementing conflict prevention strategies through their involvement in our Basketball program.
- Cultivated enduring partnerships with local residents, youths, business operators, and community associations.
- Established key sponsorships with renowned companies such as Nike and the NYC Yankees, generating significant funding for our WBC program.
- Successfully mediated disputes among gangs or individuals by engaging with perpetrators and gang leaders.
- Managed the overall coordination and supervision of WBC events.
- Guide and support individuals throughout the college application process.
Outreach Worker
S.O.S
Bronx, New York
12.2012 - 04.2014
- Successfully handled a caseload of minimum and maximum capacities ranging between 10 and 15 participants
- Established and maintained ongoing weekly contact with participants.
- Created and maintained Risk Reduction Plans while monitoring progress for updates.
- Collaborated with professionals from different organizations involved in outreach efforts.
- Engaged in daily discussions with at-risk individuals regarding emerging problems.
- Established effective lines of communication with Program Supervisor and Program Director to ensure timely attendance at staff meetings while managing time efficiently.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of social workers, case managers, and physicians to maximize client success.
- Engaged in professional development by attending conferences dedicated to outreach work and Anti Violence, staying informed on latest industry standards.
- Developed eye-catching promotional materials like flyers, brochures, and posters to increase program visibility.
- Advocated for funding and resources for at-risk groups.
- Maintained precise records of pledges, phone calls and canvasing by utilizing spreadsheet technology.
- Available 24/7 for support.
Education
H.S. DIPLOMA -
BURR & BURTON ACADEMY
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Coordination with community organizations
- Social collaboration
- Identifying target populations
- Enrolling clients
- Recommending suitable support and training opportunities
- Risk reduction planning
- Building networks with outreach program workers
- Conflict mediation
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed practice
- Case note documentation
- Establishing and maintaining relationships
- Recruiting troubled teens
- Mediating conflicts
- Supervising events
- Assisting with college applications
Timeline
Hospital Responder Supervisor
NYC HHC Lincoln Hospital Center
07.2019 - Current
Outreach Worker
S.O.S
12.2012 - 04.2014
Community Outreach Director
Watson Basketball Classic
05.2001 - Current
H.S. DIPLOMA -
BURR & BURTON ACADEMY
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