Lourdes Rivera
Nogales,Arizona
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Program Coordinator
Pima Community College
Nogales, Arizona
08.2021 - Current
- Maintain communication with internal teams and stakeholders to develop strategies for increasing engagement among participants.
- Develop and implemented new outreach strategies to support recruitment and meet organizational objectives.
- Assist with student affairs activities related to the program's mission and goals.
- Administer assessments for new students, to include multiple measures and facilitate faculty assigned tests.
- Provide academic support to include: transfer process, scholarship awareness and Financial Aid.
- Attend meeting and conduct presentations on college readiness and for students and constituents.
- Selected to represent PCC Nogales as a member for the College Readiness Team for Nogales High and Rio Rico High Schools.
Program Manager-HSI STEM Grant
Pima Community College-East Campus
Tucson , Arizona
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Developed and maintained project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Analyzed data collected during the course of the program operations and reported results accordingly.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing grant objectives.
- Monitored performance metrics to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in order to achieve targets within defined deadlines.
- Maintained positive relationships with stakeholders by monitoring overall performance against agreed upon grant terms.
Student Services Advisor-Advanced Specialist
Pima Community College Bookstore
Tucson , AZ
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Reviewed transcripts and compiled data for reports related to student performance.
- Monitored student progress and provided guidance on course selection.
- Created individualized plans for STEM students to help them meet their educational goals.
- Assisted with registration processes for new students.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from current or potential students regarding admission requirements or program availability.
- Provided advice and assistance to students regarding academic, financial, personal, or career-related issues.
- Assisted with the processing of applications for scholarships or other forms of financial aid.
- Coordinated tutoring sessions between teachers and students.
- Collaborated with faculty members to ensure student success in courses.
- Organized campus events such as student forums, lectures, and workshops.
- Facilitated communication between administrators, faculty members, parents and guardians, and students.
Career Services Coordinator/Advisor
Brown Mackie College
Nogales , AZ
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided career counseling and guidance to students on job search strategies, resume writing, interviewing skills and other related topics.
- Developed marketing materials for career services programs and initiatives.
- Assessed effectiveness of existing programs offered by the Career Services Office through surveys and focus groups.
- Prepared reports summarizing key metrics such as number of jobs posted each semester or average salaries earned by graduates.
- Maintained records of student participation in career services programs, as well as outcomes such as job placement rates or salary information.
- Created and maintained relationships with employers to identify internship opportunities for students.
- Responded promptly to emails sent by employers regarding job postings or other requests.
Program Implementation Coordinator
Casa De Los Ninos
Tucson , AZ
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Maintained calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures related to project management activities.
- Assisted with wrap around facilitation of services, developed case plan goals and provided direct support to clients.
- Conducted home visits, completed required assessments, maintained files, and documented outcomes.
- Provided various workshops and training on effective parenting and life skills.
- Collaborated in various outreach activities and community development.
Resource Development Manager
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ
09.2006 - 12.2013
- Conducted prospect research on potential donors and identified new sources of funding.
- Produced reports and presentations to communicate progress in resource development activities.
- Participated in conferences, meetings, workshops. related to resource development initiatives.
- Organized fundraising events and campaigns to increase revenue for the organization.
- Built relationships with existing donors to ensure continued support.
- Developed and managed grant proposals to secure funding from corporate, foundation, and government sources.
- Provided guidance and assistance to staff members regarding fundraising initiatives.
- Coordinated communications between internal teams and external stakeholders involved in fundraising efforts.
- Maintained accurate records of donations received by the organization using database software.
- Developed strategies for long-term sustainability of resources for the organization's programs.
Staffing and Office Manager
AllStaff Solutions
Tucson, AZ
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Developed effective communication strategies between departments within the organization.
- Maintained confidential records relating to personnel matters.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Studies - Marketing And Public Relations
Universidad De Sonora
Hermosillo, Sonora06-1996
Associate of Applied Science - International Business Communication
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ12-1994
Certificate - Business Administration
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-1992
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Program Management
- Meeting facilitation
- Report creation
- Expense Tracking
- Office Administration
- Human resources understanding
- Campaign Development
- Training Coordination
- Team Oversight
Accomplishments
- AZ 19-Most Influential Leaders 2023-AZ 19 Corridor Newspaper
- Striving Beyond Award-PCC Governing Board-For outstanding contributions and service during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2020
- Advisor Council Award-Office of Children's Health, EPA Washington D.C.-2015
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Advanced Program Coordinator
Pima Community College
08.2021 - Current
Program Manager-HSI STEM Grant
Pima Community College-East Campus
11.2018 - 08.2021
Student Services Advisor-Advanced Specialist
Pima Community College Bookstore
01.2017 - 10.2018
Career Services Coordinator/Advisor
Brown Mackie College
04.2016 - 12.2016
Program Implementation Coordinator
Casa De Los Ninos
05.2015 - 05.2016
Resource Development Manager
United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona
09.2006 - 12.2013
Staffing and Office Manager
AllStaff Solutions
Bachelor of Applied Studies - Marketing And Public Relations
Universidad De Sonora
Associate of Applied Science - International Business Communication
Pima Community College
Certificate - Business Administration
Pima Community College
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