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Melanie Torres

Orlando,FL

Summary

Dedicated advocate for community engagement and organizational growth, fostering leadership potential in all individuals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Engagement Coordinator

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Altamonte Springs, FL
09.2024 - Current
  • Designed and launched a Volunteer Program that onboarded, trained, and retained volunteers for grassroots operations and outreach initiatives across Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Brevard County.
  • Delivered presentations to engage local community stakeholders and increase awareness of organization services.
  • Built partnerships with local businesses, government agencies, and schools to support our mission.
  • Expanded community reach by participating in networking events and connecting with organizations working towards similar goals.

Registered Behavior Technician

Stepping Stones Behavioral Center
Orlando, FL
02.2021 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in developing positive behavior support plans to promote desired behaviors and decrease problem behaviors.
  • Monitored and documented client progress using data collection systems such as ABC charts, frequency counts, and latency measures.
  • Communicated effectively with families about their child's progress in therapy sessions.
  • Utilized a variety of positive reinforcement techniques such as praise, rewards, tangible items, activity privileges, to reinforce appropriate behavior.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08-2025

Skills

  • Project management
  • Volunteer program development
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Relationship building
  • Public speaking
  • Volunteer management
  • Effective communication
  • Natural environment training
  • Reinforcement strategies
  • Data collection and analysis

Certification

  • Certificate in Volunteer Management - Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid USA - National Council for Mental Wellbeing
  • Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research - University of Central Florida

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Engagement Coordinator

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
09.2024 - Current

Registered Behavior Technician

Stepping Stones Behavioral Center
02.2021 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Central Florida

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