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José Ayala

José Ayala

Springfield,MA

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Drinking Water Assessor and Sales

AqualiteUS
01.2017 - Current
  • Drinking Water Assessor and Sales (PT).
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of water filtration systems industry, new technologies, attending professional conferences and participating in ongoing training opportunities.
  • Remained current on drinking water issues in the New England region through actively researching sources such as EPA, MassDEP and local water authorities for latest water contamination issues, boil water orders, pipe and hydrant flushing days, etc so we can better serve our clients.

Commercial voice-overs and newscaster

WCEC IMPACTO 1490 AM
01.2003 - 01.2017
  • Commercial voice-overs and newscaster in Spanish (PT).
  • Deployed to local events to provide on-the-ground live news coverage in Spanish.
  • Boosted the station ratings by consistently delivering accurate, timely news updates.
  • Fact-checked breaking news headlines and perform accurate translation English into Spanish.
  • Drafted news headlines in Spanish for broadcasting at the top of the hour.

Water Meter Reading Bilingual Supervisor

City of Lawrence Water Department
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • FT. Laid-off due to budget restraints and new remote technology installed.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous resolution of inquiries and complaints.

Commercial voice-overs and newscaster

Radiolandia WRCA 1330 AM
01.1995 - 01.2000
  • Commercial voice-overs and newscaster in Spanish (PT).
  • Improved team collaboration by working closely with reporters, production staff, and management to create cohesive newscasts.
  • Elevated broadcast quality through effective use of board operation, production studios, sound effects library, bites, mics,, and other multimedia elements.
  • Performed live interviews with newsmakers, providing insightful and relevant questioning while maintaining professional decorum.

ABE/GED Instructor

Concilio Hispano, Inc
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • ABE/GED Instructor in Spanish refugees immigrating mostly from Central America (PT).
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing timely feedback to inform instructional decisions.
  • Contributed to school-wide improvement initiatives by serving on various committees, curriculum development or professional development .
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress, ensuring compliance with state reporting requirements.
  • Collaborated with GED Testing Centers of the Boston Metropolitan area in preparation for the next group of students ready to take the GED tests in Spanish.
  • Mentored and supported new instructors, contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips to Umass/Boston, Harvard, MIT, Museum of Science, that enriched the learning experience and fostered a sense of community and exploration of bringing their education to the next level.

Spanish medical terminology instructor

La Alianza Hispana, Inc
01.1989 - 01.1995
  • I taught Spanish medical terminology to staff from hospitals in the Boston area. They were looking to be able to communicate better with their patients and families.
  • In addition, I taught ABE and GED test preparation in Spanish (FT).
  • Observed and adopted new teaching techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.

Spanish Teacher

Don Bosco School
01.1985 - 01.1987
  • 5th and 6th grade Spanish Teacher to native speakers (FT).

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Pedagogy

Autonomous University of Santo Domingo UASD
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
01-1987

English As a Second Language - ESL

Roxbury Community College
01.1989

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature and Community Planning

College of Public And Community Service At UMass-Boston
Boston, MA
01-1998

Certificate of Technical Studies - Radio And TV Production

Connecticut School of Broadcasting
Wellesley, MA
01-1994

Certificate in Drinking Water Testing - Drinking Water Treatment; Its Math And Chemistry

New England Water Works Association
Holliston, MA
06-2010

Skills

  • Application of Paulo Freire's educational philosophy

Timeline

Drinking Water Assessor and Sales

AqualiteUS
01.2017 - Current

Water Meter Reading Bilingual Supervisor

City of Lawrence Water Department
01.2010 - 01.2015

Commercial voice-overs and newscaster

WCEC IMPACTO 1490 AM
01.2003 - 01.2017

ABE/GED Instructor

Concilio Hispano, Inc
01.1996 - 01.1998

Commercial voice-overs and newscaster

Radiolandia WRCA 1330 AM
01.1995 - 01.2000

Spanish medical terminology instructor

La Alianza Hispana, Inc
01.1989 - 01.1995

Spanish Teacher

Don Bosco School
01.1985 - 01.1987

English As a Second Language - ESL

Roxbury Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Pedagogy

Autonomous University of Santo Domingo UASD

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature and Community Planning

College of Public And Community Service At UMass-Boston

Certificate of Technical Studies - Radio And TV Production

Connecticut School of Broadcasting

Certificate in Drinking Water Testing - Drinking Water Treatment; Its Math And Chemistry

New England Water Works Association

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