Manuela Gómez Barrero
Winter Park,FL
Summary
Early-career global development professional with experience managing a $50K community development fund, 1,300+ hours of NGO service, and 255+ financial aid applications. Coordinated 700+ clinical appointments, secured $15K+ in sponsorships, and supported cross-cultural programs in Latin America. Bilingual ES/EN (+PT). Seeking roles in Program/Project Management, Social Impact Strategy, Monitoring & Evaluation, and International Development/CSR Analyst tracks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial President
Student Support Foundation
01.2025 - Current
- Managed end-to-end partnership and workflow between the Foundation and the College Financial Aid Office, coordinating distribution of emergency financial support to students (Excel/Google Sheets).
- Led a committee to review 255+ student financial applications, applying standardized criteria to prioritize high-need cases and maximize impact of limited funds.
- Streamlined administrative processes for distributing funds, ensuring compliance with partnership protocols and improving turnaround time for student awards.
Senior Residential Assistant - Residential Assistant
Rollins College
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted to Senior RA after being recognized as “Best RA of the Year” (top 1 of 45).
- Mentored junior staff of 13 RAs fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Oversaw residential programming for a 46-student community, ensuring compliance, safety, and well-being.
Bonner Leader Volunteer
Rollins College Bonner Leader Program
01.2023 - Current
- Completed 1,394 hours of certified service with partner NGOs, building long-term, trust-based relationships with community stakeholders across multiple programs.
- Served on the program's selection committee, reviewing 60+ applications to identify and recruit candidates dedicated to ethical, community-centric service.
Sponsorship Coordinator
WPRK 91.5 FM
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Secured $15,000+ in sponsorships and promotional partnerships through strategic outreach and negotiation with local businesses.
- Collaborated with station leadership to align partnership initiatives with strategic audience growth goals.
Non-Profit Consulting Extern
Externship Program (PwC collaboration)
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Built 6 donor segmentation personas and outreach strategy; delivered campaign plan and messaging matrix to increase donor targeting precision (Excel/CRM).
Care Coordination Volunteer
Grace Medical Home
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Processed and managed patient data and intake for 700+ clinical appointments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in a high-volume environment.
- Project-managed a three-day health event, coordinating patient outreach and logistics to deliver free optometry services to 150+ individuals.
Project Assistant Director
Amigos de las Américas
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed a $50,000 community development fund, ensuring transparent and equitable resource allocation to 10+ local partner organizations to amplify local impact and support community-led initiatives.
- Designed and facilitated a 3-month service-learning program for 26 international volunteers, co-creating workshops and activities with local partners to meet mutually defined development goals.
- Supervised and mentored the on-site program supervisor, strengthening local leadership capacity and ensuring consistent, community-aligned program delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and International Business
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL05-2026
Skills
- Program & Project Management
- Grants & Fund Management
- Policy & Quantitative Research
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Community Partnerships
- Event planning
- Leadership team building
- Reporting & Documentation
Certification
FactSet Certification
Youth Mental Health First Aid
First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis
Languages
Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent), Portuguese (Professional Proficiency)
Timeline
Financial President
Student Support Foundation
01.2025 - Current
Non-Profit Consulting Extern
Externship Program (PwC collaboration)
01.2025 - 03.2025
Sponsorship Coordinator
WPRK 91.5 FM
08.2024 - 04.2025
Project Assistant Director
Amigos de las Américas
05.2024 - 08.2024
Senior Residential Assistant - Residential Assistant
Rollins College
08.2023 - Current
Care Coordination Volunteer
Grace Medical Home
02.2023 - 12.2024
Bonner Leader Volunteer
Rollins College Bonner Leader Program
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and International Business
Rollins College