Maribel Ramirez Pereyra
Fletcher
Summary
Dynamic Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist with a proven track record at the Department of Rehabilitation Services, adept at client advocacy and career development. Skilled in developing individualized plans that enhance client success, leveraging strong analytical skills and multicultural competence to foster inclusive environments. Committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve sustainable employment.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Department of Rehabilitation Services
03.2025 - Current
- Evaluated client progress through regular monitoring and communication, adjusting rehabilitation plans as needed for optimal results.
- Provided ongoing support to clients throughout their job search process, offering encouragement and constructive feedback when needed.
- Facilitated ongoing communication between clients, employers, and support staff to ensure a smooth transition into the workforce.
- Developed strong relationships with local community organizations that provide additional resources for our clientele during their journey toward successful employment.
- Maintained detailed case files for each client, tracking progress towards vocational goals and documenting any necessary interventions or adjustments.
- Provided career counseling and guidance, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their employment options.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
International Student Services Coordinator
Cameron University
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the F-1 Student Program registered with the Department of Homeland Security.
- Advise international students on immigration regulations and policies.
- Coordinate orientations for new students and workshops for current students.
- Assist students with the application for employment authorizations for Optional Practical Training and Curriculum Practical Training.
- Maintains student records with the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) reporting.
- Review passports, visas, transcripts, financial documentation for admission to international college students.
- Assist with advice of immigration issues related to F-1 visa, ensuring compliance with US federal immigration regulations, creation of I-20 forms, transfers, extensions, change of status, and reinstatement applications.
- Advising and guiding students with their academic goals.
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address clients'' physical, emotional, and social barriers in achieving employment.
- Served as a subject matter expert on disability-related regulations, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements while advocating for clients'' rights within the workplace.
- Implemented follow-up procedures post-placement to ensure clients'' satisfaction and offer support as needed, leading to sustainable employment opportunities.
- Enhanced client success by developing individualized vocational rehabilitation plans tailored to their unique needs and goals.
- Developed goal-oriented action plans after evaluating clients'' interests, abilities, experiences, achievements, education levels, economic situations based on relevant information gathered from interviews or assessments.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
Field Experience Intern
Children's Mental Health Network
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Serve as an intern to provide mental health information for asylum-seeking children and families.
- Research and create a list of organizations and providers that serve asylum-seeking children and adolescents in Florida as part of my field experience.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
Teacher Assistant
Hillsborough County Public Schools
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised students during lunch breaks, recess, field trips, and other school-related events, maintaining a positive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by modeling enthusiasm, empathy, and respect for all members of the school community.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
- Assist teachers in the kindergarten, first, and second-grade classrooms.
- Assist students of first grade and second grade with assignments and teaching lessons.
- Assist English Language Learners students with school assignments.
- Assist teachers in translating IEP meetings with students and parents from English to Spanish.
- Supervise and teach students subject to discipline in In-School Suspension (ISS) classroom.
- Substitute teachers for kindergarten, elementary and middle-school classrooms.
Community Outreach Caseworker
HIPPY Program at University of South Florida
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Established trusting relationships with clients, fostering open communication and rapport building.
- Conduct home visits and work with the home instruction for the Parents of Preschool Youngsters Curriculum from two to five years old.
- Provide curriculum to parents for their children to be prepared to attend Kindergarten.
- Conduct assessments, pre-test, and post-test for children at their homes.
Enrollment Management Specialist
University of South Florida
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the F-1 Student Program registered with the Department of Homeland Security.
- Advise F-1 students on immigration regulations and visa issues and assist with the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) reporting.
- Assist international students with all aspects of the F-1 visa; ensuring compliance with US federal immigration regulations including the creation of I-20 forms.
- Approving student financial documentation and admission requirements.
- Assisting international students with the immigration check-in and advising international students regarding immigration regulations.
- Provide pre-arrival and orientation information for F-1 international students.
International Student Advisor and DSO
University of Tampa
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Cultivated a welcoming and inclusive campus environment by organizing various multicultural events and activities.
- Increased international student retention rates by developing and implementing targeted orientation programs.
- Collaborated with faculty members to address specific needs of international students within their respective departments.
- Advise F-1 students on immigration regulations and visa issues and assist with the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) reporting.
- Assist with all aspects of the F-1 visa, ensuring compliance with US federal immigration regulations, including assisting with employment authorizations (I-765 form), creation of I-20s, transfers, extensions, change of status, and reinstatement applications.
- Maintain student immigration records in the Student Exchange Visitor Program system.
- Provide pre-arrival and orientation information for F-1 international students.
Vocational Rehabilitation Technician
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Assists the counselor in maintaining communication with the clients and scheduling appointments for needed services.
- Communicate with vendors to schedule services for individuals with special needs, physical and mental disabilities.
- Process the requisitions for clients in Regulatory Information Management Software (RIMS) to get authorization from Vocational Rehabilitation to pay the services from the vendors.
- Help and assist clients in shopping trips to buy clothing and items for their needs.
Secretary Specialist
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing digital filing systems.
- Provided exceptional administrative support resulting in increased overall office productivity levels.
- Enhanced communication within the team by scheduling regular meetings and distributing meeting minutes promptly.
- Created informative presentations using various software programs for executive use during meetings or conferences.
- Serves as a receptionist in the office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
- Assist clients on how to request vocational rehabilitation services.
- Assist the counselors with appointments and filing documents of clients with disabilities and special needs.
- Enter client referrals and update personal information of the clients in Regulatory Information Management Software (RIMS).
Administrant Assistant
Cameron University
08.2010 - 05.2018
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Administrative assistant of the Chair in the Department of Computing and Technology.
- Office management, order supplies and equipment, and maintain student filing system.
- Prepares payroll action forms for professors and employment documentation for professors as required by Human Resources.
- Coordinate class schedules, type student and faculty evaluations and correspondence, professors' travel requests, and prepare reports.
- Prepares, receives, and distributes mail.
- Prepares office E&G travel budget and monitors budget transactions purchase orders, reviews, and reconciles invoices and statements against purchase orders for payment.
- Perform daily safety check-ups of the Howell Hall building classrooms and send reports of the building problems through the TMA system.
- Schedule student appointments for faculties.
- Assist students and visitors and refer them to professors and faculties in the department, and assign faculty advisors to students in Banner.
- Coordinate meetings and speaker conferences for the department.
- Provide training and supervise student workers, approves student workers' timesheets hours, and review the student employment salary reports.
- Prepares report of computers and equipment inventory.
Education
Child And Adolescent Behavioral Health
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2023
Graduate Certificate - Positive Behavior Support
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2023
Graduate Certificate - Children's Mental Health
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Studies
Cameron University
Lawton Ok05-2018
Skills
- Disability knowledge
- Professional ethics
- Client advocacy
- Emotional Intelligence
- Multicultural competence
- Career development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Medical terminology
- Professionalism
- Analytical skills
Accomplishments
- Achieved deadlines of clients' cases by completing eligibility with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
NAFSA Association for International Educators.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Oral Proficiency Advanced Mid Language Spanish.
President of the International Foreign Language Honor Society Phi Sigma Iota, Lawton, Oklahoma
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Department of Rehabilitation Services
03.2025 - Current
International Student Services Coordinator
Cameron University
07.2024 - 03.2025
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
08.2023 - 07.2024
Field Experience Intern
Children's Mental Health Network
06.2023 - 12.2023
Teacher Assistant
Hillsborough County Public Schools
09.2022 - 05.2023
Community Outreach Caseworker
HIPPY Program at University of South Florida
07.2022 - 08.2022
Enrollment Management Specialist
University of South Florida
09.2021 - 03.2022
International Student Advisor and DSO
University of Tampa
10.2019 - 09.2021
Vocational Rehabilitation Technician
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
04.2019 - 07.2019
Secretary Specialist
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
11.2018 - 04.2019
Administrant Assistant
Cameron University
08.2010 - 05.2018
Child And Adolescent Behavioral Health
University of South Florida
Graduate Certificate - Positive Behavior Support
University of South Florida
Graduate Certificate - Children's Mental Health
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Family And Child Studies
Cameron University
AWARDS
Children’s Mental Health Network Scholarship Award University of South Florida Summer 2023
Bachelor of Science Cum Laude May 2018
Honor Society Phi Sigma Iota Scholarship Spring 2018
Cameron University Dean’s Honor List Fall 2016 Cameron University President’s Honor List Fall 2015
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