Gloria Manzano
They, Them, She, Her
Summary
Knowledgeable Community Assistant with strong track record in helping maximize occupancy rates and reduce turnover through positive communication and skilled community management. Handles conflicts effectively through solution-oriented approach. Connects positively with tenants to keep accounts current and minimize unsavory behaviors. Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Community School Director
UAU Community School PS 18
03.2023 - Current
- Assist in developing and carrying out parent and community engagement efforts
- Assist with the community engagement process, facilitating communication and building relationships with potential partners and volunteers
- Serve as a liaison between school staff, students, teachers, families, community members and service providers
- Assist in coordinating the implementation of ongoing assets and needs assessments
- Assist with overseeing program staff, program operations, services, and the implementation of programs and/other processes for the purpose of providing services within established time frames and in compliance with related requirements as per the directives of the Program Director and Director of Community Initiatives
- Participate and assist as needed in organizing meetings, workshops, seminars, for the purpose of identifying issues, gaining knowledge, providing information, and/or supporting site staff
- Coordinate with the partnering school, other CBO partners, and City agencies around data-driven decision-making progress toward agreed-upon outcomes
- Actively seeks out information and resources to better engage and support families, staff, and community.
Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Fellowship Baptist Church
09.2017 - 11.2019
- Established, built and maintained close relationships with local CBOs and NPOs for partnership
- Reached out to key church members with strong ties within our community to share potential ideas to engage our members of the community
- Assist ministry in planning, organizing, collaboration and advertising needed to plan for a variety of community engagement
- Coordinate with church members to devise action plans to promote a broader social change in community using social media platforms
- Came up with creative ways to encourage and educate the church staff in formulating strategies, created assessments, and surveys to collect useful data needed for startup on various plans.
Education
Curtis High School
Staten Island, NY06.2003
Skills
- Knowledgeable of supports and resources available
- Acknowledges feedback and criticism
- Encourages listening and empathy while communicating
- Seeks out new and innovative ways to communicate
- Data driven and embraces assessments to gauge needs
- School Community Relations
- Student and Parent facing position
Volunteer Service
Currently on New Brighton Civic Committee as
Special Events and Fundraising Committee Leader
Held Executive Board Positions within Parent Teacher Association, PAC and
Title 1 Chairperson
Timeline
Assistant Community School Director
UAU Community School PS 18
03.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Fellowship Baptist Church
09.2017 - 11.2019
Curtis High School
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