Maria Navarrette
Carlotta,CA
Summary
Driven AmeriCorps Member and Lead Event Coordinator with proven expertise in community service and event management. Excelled at Redwood Community Action Agency by connecting clients with essential services and leading parenting support groups. Demonstrated exceptional multitasking and verbal communication skills by managing large-scale events and coordinating with multiple stakeholders at Bridgeville Community Center. Achieved seamless execution of projects through effective team leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
AmeriCorps Member AFACTOR/MPAP
Redwood Community Action Agency
08.2023 - Current
- Connecting clients with services such as CalFresh, Backpack For Kids and Mckinney Vento.
- Assist with First 5 play group with up to 15 children, researching and developing activities for the children in fine motor skills and brain development.
- Facilitate a Parenting Support Group once a week with 3-7 participants at a time while implementing curriculum Making Parenting a Pleasure.
- Strengthened my education to better the lives of my community.
Lead Event Coordinator BCC/Bridgefest
Bridgeville Community Center
01.2018 - 08.2023
- Coordinated with various agencies to host educational events at Bridgeville Community Center.
- Communications with community members through outreach and different forms of media for fundraising and social events.
- Created and maintained relationship's with community members through multiple venues in order to create cohesiveness with community.
- Organizing and planning of Bridgefest, a large celebratory gathering for a non-profit organization.
- Managed a team of 25-30 volunteer's, 30 vendors and other agencies ensuring timely completion of tasks and exceptional performance during events.
Education
Dental Assisting Program
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA05.2003
GED -
South Fork Junior - Senior High School
Miranda, CA06.1997
Skills
- Responding to concerns
- Relating well with others
- Multitasking
- A team player
- Setting and attaining goals
- Time management
- Problem- solving
- Verbal Communication
Accomplishments
CPR/First Aide Certified
Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
Over 30 Trainings with AmeriCorps
Timeline
AmeriCorps Member AFACTOR/MPAP
Redwood Community Action Agency
08.2023 - Current
Lead Event Coordinator BCC/Bridgefest
Bridgeville Community Center
01.2018 - 08.2023
Dental Assisting Program
College of The Redwoods
GED -
South Fork Junior - Senior High School
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