Maria Rivera
Gilroy,CA
Summary
Dependable program director with extensive experience in managing program operations, including administration and outreach. Proven track record in strategic planning, budgeting, and team leadership, resulting in successful project launches and improved efficiency. Skilled in fostering partnerships and driving change to meet program goals. Committed to upholding quality standards and achieving measurable outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Youth Alliance
Holister, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Directed after school program at South Valley Middle School, supervising students and staff.
- Coordinated training sessions for staff to enhance program delivery and effectiveness.
- Ensured safety and responsibility while adhering to curriculum and agency policies.
- Coordinated events for parents and students to enhance community engagement.
- Maintained constant communication with parents, teachers, and students to foster collaboration.
- Managed site phone operations, responding promptly to calls and making necessary communications.
Server
Tostadas Restaurant
San Jose, CA
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Duties include, providing a dinner service to customers, constant communication with both the rest of the staff and your tables, counting money and tipping out other staff at the end of the night and making sure the restaurant is set up for the next day.
Hostess/Expo/Server
Odeum Restaurant
Morgan Hill, CA
11.2018 - 02.2021
- I began as a hostess being in charge of the front, seating people and making reservations, taking to-go order packaging them and running payments.
- Soon after moving into the kitchen to expo and run food, occasionally picking up bussing shifts.
- Started working occasional server shifts when needed but remained as senior hostess and trained and helped with the new ones.
Program Leader
YMCA
Gilroy, CA
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsibilities included leading a class of about 20 students, creating enrichment activities and recreational games on a day to day basis.
- Making sure the participants are being safe at all times.
Warehouse Employee
Shoe Palace Corp.
Morgan Hill, CA
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Was in charge of receiving shipments of major brands and verifying that the merchandise matched the order.
- After that we had to separate that merchandise by store location, then had it shipped out to store locations all over the country.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Gavilan College
Gilroy, CA03-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sicence Prep For Teaching
San Jose Sate University
San Jose, CASkills
- Bilingual communication
- Dependable leadership
- Program development
- Training and mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- CPR certification
- Multitasking skills
- Problem solving
- Fundraising expertise
- Event coordination
References
- Bertha Perez, After school program manager Youth Alliance, (408) 767-5282
- Brittany Rdriguez, After school assistant program manager YMCA, (408) 767-9604
- Anthony Lopez, Expanded Learning Manager, (408) 839-5411
Timeline
Server
Tostadas Restaurant
03.2021 - 02.2022
Hostess/Expo/Server
Odeum Restaurant
11.2018 - 02.2021
Program Director
Youth Alliance
08.2018 - Current
Warehouse Employee
Shoe Palace Corp.
08.2017 - 05.2018
Program Leader
YMCA
06.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Gavilan College
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sicence Prep For Teaching
San Jose Sate University