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Melissa Balderas-Romero

McAllen,TX

Summary

Devoted Troop Leader with Troop 250 years of experience coordinating troop activities. Plans and supervises meetings, engaging troop members. Instilling community values and spirit of service in youth. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience and humor. High-energy Recreational Leader adept at developing exciting calendar events to maximize budgetary resources while fulfilling community desires. Talented problem-solver with personable and open style. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

McAllen Girl Scout Service Unit Secretary /Community Service Volunteer

Mcallen Service Unit
08.2015 - Current
  • Encouraged Girl Scouts to develop own leadership skills through hands-on experiences.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing program ideas, planned activities for units and evaluated program quality.
  • Established and maintained safe and positive environment for Girl Scouts to grow, learn and have fun.
  • Participated in group activities, emphasizing making camp fun for campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and facilitating opportunities of interaction between campers.
  • Fostered positive personal connection with each troop participant and cultivated social connections and sense of solidarity.
  • Kept assigned troop volunteers abreast of pertinent information to keep leadership members up-to-date on emerging issues and developing practices.
  • Worked with sales staff to evaluate newly established troops, support administrative needs and communicate with new volunteers along with troop members and families.
  • Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
  • Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
  • Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.
  • Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.

Third Party Eligibility Specialist

The MARS Group
03.2007 - 08.2017
  • Resolved discrepancies with client applications to verify eligibility.
  • Communicated with people from various cultures and backgrounds on application process.
  • Processed and certified documents for accuracy and compliance with government regulations.
  • Followed guidelines when reviewing applicant data to determine eligibility for economic assistance.
  • Assisted clients with accurate eligibility form, application and document completion.
  • Interviewed applicants and explained scope of different available benefits.
  • Scheduled appointments with applicants to gather information and explain benefits processes.
  • Facilitated information and resource exchanges with external agencies to progress client applications.
  • Assisted clients with completion of applications and paperwork.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Elementary School Teaching

South Texas College
Mcallen, TX
12.2016

High School Diploma -

Psja North Early College High School
Pharr, TX
05.1997

Skills

  • Recreation Service Evaluation
  • Program Promotion
  • Sports and Games
  • Special Needs Client Assistance
  • Recreational Program Planning
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Administer First Aid
  • Daily Living Activities
  • Scheduling Events and Programs
  • Social Skills
  • Food Drives
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Advertising Activities
  • Community Organization
  • Activity Planning and Coordination
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Community Relations

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

McAllen Girl Scout Service Unit Secretary /Community Service Volunteer

Mcallen Service Unit
08.2015 - Current

Third Party Eligibility Specialist

The MARS Group
03.2007 - 08.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Elementary School Teaching

South Texas College

High School Diploma -

Psja North Early College High School

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