Maria Fernanda Alvidrez
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Professional leader with extensive experience in driving strategic initiatives and fostering effective team collaboration. Strong background in project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring organizational goals are met efficiently. Known for adaptability, reliability, and focus on achieving impactful results. Skilled in leveraging data-driven insights, optimizing processes, and mentoring teams to excel in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker II
Pima County Health Department
Tucson, AZ
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted community outreach to promote health services and programs.
- Provided education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Coordinated referrals to healthcare providers and social services.
- Assisted clients in navigating healthcare systems and accessing resources.
- Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
Associate Director of Programs
Amistades, Inc. / Amistades Substance Abuse Coalition
Tucson, AZ
09.2022 - 10.2025
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance program effectiveness and service delivery.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to improve substance abuse prevention efforts.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to assess program outcomes and client needs.
- Developed and refined grant proposals to secure financial resources for community outreach and operational initiatives.
- Lead and oversee multiple community programs focused on youth and family support.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, partners, and grant funders to achieve program objectives.
- Provide training and support for project coordinators and team members.
- Achieved successful management of 20 grants and led a team of 10 staff members, including project coordinators and program managers, resulting in improved project execution and team collaboration.
Family Support Specialist
Child and Family Resources
Tucson, AZ
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated family support programs to promote child well-being and engagement.
- Developed individualized service plans based on family needs and resources.
- Facilitated workshops for parents to enhance parenting skills and knowledge.
- Collaborated with community organizations to connect families with essential services.
Family Support Worker
Amazing Grace Arizona Families
Tucson, Arizona
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
- Interviewed family members to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
- Met with clients to determine necessary services and make treatment recommendations.
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
- Attended hearings with victims to provide emotional support.
Sales Representative Manager
PQH Wireless
Tucson, Arizona
08.2013 - 09.2019
- Researched new business opportunities by evaluating potential customers' previous buying habits.
- Exceeded sales goals and improved profitability by aligning sales strategies and business plans with market trends.
- Established new accounts and serviced existing accounts maintaining professional relationships.
- Developed and implemented new sales strategies to update product lines.
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
- Reduced process gaps by hiring, supervising and coaching employees on sales strategies and protocols, optimizing performance, growth and profitability.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rincon High School
Tucson, AZ05.2010
Skills
- Parenting skills
- Role modeling
- Family case plans
- Product and service knowledge
- Credit card payment processing
- Report generation
- Microsoft Office expertise
- Problem-solving abilities
- Sharps Disposal
- Data Collection
- Supervisory experience
- Community-based resources
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Community Health Worker II
Pima County Health Department
10.2025 - Current
Associate Director of Programs
Amistades, Inc. / Amistades Substance Abuse Coalition
09.2022 - 10.2025
Family Support Specialist
Child and Family Resources
10.2021 - 03.2022
Family Support Worker
Amazing Grace Arizona Families
11.2019 - 10.2021
Sales Representative Manager
PQH Wireless
08.2013 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Rincon High School