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Jenny Velasco

Carol Stream,Illinois

Summary

Psychologist with experience in public policies for children and adolescents, strongly committed to protecting children's rights. Seeking remote opportunities with organizations dedicated to improving children's lives globally.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

University Professional Grade 01

Alcaldía de Piedecuesta
06.2015 - 01.2020
  • Propose, organize, and execute policies, plans, programs, and projects aimed at the development of children and adolescents according to institutional guidelines
  • Prepare, develop, and analyze studies to identify and characterize children and adolescents in accordance with current regulations
  • Organize, prepare, and support meetings, follow-up reports, and control of the committee for the eradication of child labor, the Municipal Board of Childhood and Adolescence, and the Participation Board of children and adolescents
  • Support and assist in the formulation of the municipal development plan on issues related to children and adolescents
  • Manage and coordinate with national, departmental, and municipal entities for the development of strategies and projects to secure resources to strengthen the development of children and adolescents
  • Design, formulate, and manage investment projects aimed at children and adolescents according to methodologies established by regulatory entities
  • Provide recommendations on public social spending directed at children and adolescents for the municipal budget project, ensuring that the allocations for this population are not reduced compared to the previous year
  • Develop and present evaluation reports on the realization of children's rights based on the monitoring of the implementation of public policies in the municipality
  • Formulate and coordinate the Maternity and Happy Childhood Project, which won the award in the category of Promotion of Maternal and Child Nutrition – Governmental Modality, awarded by the Éxito Foundation and the Presidency of the Republic on September 1, 2017, in Bogotá.

Project Coordinator and Trainer

Corporación Cultural Arquitectura de Palabras CORCAP
11.2009 - 01.2020
  • Design and implement projects for the promotion and protection of children's rights
  • Develop campaigns for the prevention and reporting of child sexual abuse, child labor and sexual exploitation, and the prevention of forced recruitment of children and adolescents by armed groups
  • Promote socialization campaigns for mechanisms of peaceful conflict resolution.

Education

Master Degree - Project Management

Corporación Universitaria Minuto De Dios (UNIMINUTO)
Bucaramanga, Colombia
11.2014

Bachelor Degree - Psychology

Universidad Nacional Abierta Y A Distancia (UNAD)
Bucaramanga, Colombia
03.2013

Skills

  • Proficiency in data analysis programs, project management tools
  • Spanish (native), English (intermediate)
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking
  • Computer Skills
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Active Listening
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Problem Resolution

References

Available upon request.

Certification

  • Early Childhood Development: Global Strategies for Implementation, course of study offered by HarvardX, an online learning initiative of Harvard University. - July 14, 2024.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working

Timeline

University Professional Grade 01

Alcaldía de Piedecuesta
06.2015 - 01.2020

Project Coordinator and Trainer

Corporación Cultural Arquitectura de Palabras CORCAP
11.2009 - 01.2020

Master Degree - Project Management

Corporación Universitaria Minuto De Dios (UNIMINUTO)

Bachelor Degree - Psychology

Universidad Nacional Abierta Y A Distancia (UNAD)
Jenny Velasco