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Maria Valderrama

Pembroke Pines

Summary

Dedicated advocate with extensive experience as a House Mother and Caregiver, promoting independence and emotional support for children with disabilities. Skilled in effective communication and safety awareness, I successfully fostered inclusive environments and built support networks, ensuring children thrive.

Passionate about empowering families and enhancing community participation in recreational programs.

Experienced with community engagement and support services. Utilizes effective communication and crisis intervention skills to assist those in need. Knowledge of advocacy strategies and teamwork dynamics to achieve positive outcomes.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

House Mother

Independant
05.2012 - Current
  • Mother of a child with autism
  • Advocate for my child's rights
  • Promote the child's independence
  • Overcome social barriers
  • Work with others to promote their progress
  • Talk with teachers, doctors, therapists, and others in the child's life and implement techniques and treatments
  • Adapt my work schedule to the child's needs
  • Stamina and lots of energy
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Sense of fun
  • Creativity and imagination
  • Interpersonal and communication skills

Caregiver

Independant
01.2022 - 07.2024
  • Listen to parents' instructions.
  • Help children with intellectual, physical, behavioral, and learning difficulties.
  • Promote healthy habits.
  • Talk with children and parents in a friendly and open manner.
  • Provide a safe and loving environment for children.
  • Provide support with homework.

Social Work Volunteer

FUNDACION VIDA SIN BARRERAS
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Defender of the rights of children with disabilities
  • Formation of support networks for families of children with disabilities
  • Advocate for inclusive policies
  • Promote community participation in recreational programs and workshops friendly to people with disabilities.
  • Self-care training for parents of children with disabilities


Marketing Manager

PRODUCTOS DE BELLEZA ANA MARIA
01.2008 - 03.2013
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Managed social media accounts for optimal audience engagement and increased online presence.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding across all company touchpoints and communications channels.

Category Manager

GRUPO SKIES COLOMBIA
05.2007 - 01.2008
  • Developed detailed sales forecasts based on historical data, allowing for proactive inventory management decisions.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of products, ensuring optimal mix between high-margin items and cost-effective options for customers.
  • Monitored industry trends to identify new business opportunities and emerging product categories for expansion.
  • Reduced inventory costs through effective vendor negotiations and optimizing product assortments.

Merchandising Coordinator

WELLA COLOMBIANA S.A./PREBEL S.A.
01.2000 - 08.2006
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring proper product placement and presentation.
  • Implemented efficient tracking systems for monitoring merchandise performance metrics, leading to data-driven decision-making processes.
  • Collaborated with vendors to secure optimal pricing, delivery schedules, and promotional support.

Education

Registered Behavior Technician - Behavioral Sciences

BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR
02-2025

Specialist in Comercial And Marketing Management - Marketing Management

University EAN
Bogota Colombia
03-2013

Bachelor of Science - Advertising

FUNDACION UNIVERSITARIA SAN MARTIN
BOGOTA-COLOMBIA
02-1999

Skills

  • Patience and tolerance
  • Safety awareness
  • Emotional support
  • Professional ethics
  • Comunication effective
  • Order
  • Flexibility and adaptability

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Caregiver

Independant
01.2022 - 07.2024

Social Work Volunteer

FUNDACION VIDA SIN BARRERAS
01.2015 - 01.2021

House Mother

Independant
05.2012 - Current

Marketing Manager

PRODUCTOS DE BELLEZA ANA MARIA
01.2008 - 03.2013

Category Manager

GRUPO SKIES COLOMBIA
05.2007 - 01.2008

Merchandising Coordinator

WELLA COLOMBIANA S.A./PREBEL S.A.
01.2000 - 08.2006

Registered Behavior Technician - Behavioral Sciences

BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR

Specialist in Comercial And Marketing Management - Marketing Management

University EAN

Bachelor of Science - Advertising

FUNDACION UNIVERSITARIA SAN MARTIN

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