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Jennifer Fernandez
Community Coordinator
Durango,CO
Summary
Community Coordinator experienced in service initiatives focused on making difference in community. A love of sharing the importance of early education, youth entrepreneurship and the Arts.
Work History
President Emeritus, Co-Founder
Pensapreneur Kids, Inc.
Pensacola, Florida
01.2019 - Current
- Co-founder of a youth entrepreneur fair and program. From developing the vision, educational goals & program and objectives with the board to achieve successful results.
- Lead in fundraising and developing strategies to increase donations and grants.
- Built partnerships with local entrepreneurs, companies and local government to develop support and knowledge for our youth participants.
- Maintained good relationships with parents and youth through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
- Conducted youth entrepreneur workshops, launch parties in preparation of youth fair.
County / Local PTA Board Member
Escambia County School PTA
Pensacola, Florida
10.2016 - 05.2020
- Chaired school and co-chaired Reflections Program by promoting student involvement by helping organize Reflections art program in school and county level.
- Built partnerships with related organizations and artist to develop support for the Reflections art program
- Chair of Hospitality on county level for all county PTA and special events.
Community Outreach Storyteller
Ever'mans Coop Community Outreach
Pensacola, FL
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Conducted community youth storytime, craft and healthy eating for youth ages 1 to 12 years old and parents.
- Weekly lesson and healthy menu planning for storytimes.
- Developed older youth program for ages 6 to 12 yrs on cooking skills, healthy alternatives and story books selected.
- Contacting company public relations for coupons and donations or coupons.
Board Member - Corp. Development/Evening in White
Junior League Of Pensacola
Pensacola, FL
07.2016 - 05.2018
- Served as member and advocate for organization by fully engaging, identifying and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
- Active member in community program Kids in the Kitchen. Teaching youth healthy eating habits and recipes from the Kids in the Kitchen cookbook.
- Hosted a table in Healthy Halloween event. Our community free event encouraging non candy treats and games.
- Created strategic plans with measurable goals to develop funding for annual events.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
08.1996 - 05.1998
Skills
Project Management
Self-Motivated
Collaboration
Relationship building
Program leadership
Fundraising proficiency
Teamwork and Collaboration
Basic clerical knowledge
Lesson Planning
Group and individual instruction
Early Childhood Education
Additional Information
Cardboard creator artist and commission work
Over 12 years of retail sales and marketing experience.
Guild Member of the Pensacola Opera and past Guild Coordinator 2016/2017 season
Past Mommy and Me playgroup organizer
Interests
Hiking and biking with my daughters
Baking healthy treats
Timeline
President Emeritus, Co-Founder - Pensapreneur Kids, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
County / Local PTA Board Member - Escambia County School PTA
10.2016 - 05.2020
Community Outreach Storyteller - Ever'mans Coop Community Outreach
08.2016 - 01.2020
Board Member - Corp. Development/Evening in White - Junior League Of Pensacola
07.2016 - 05.2018
Santa Barbara City College - No Degree, Business Administration
08.1996 - 05.1998