Sarah Ortes
Providence,RI
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Table Talks Committee Co-Chair
New York University | Academic Achievement Program
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with fellow co-chairs to develop and lead social justice-centered events for students of color on campus.
Consultant
Rhode Island for Community and Justice
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Evaluated clients' existing organizational cultures surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion to inform anti-bias trainings.
- Devised specific, impactful learning materials to meet client-contractor objectives.
- Composed contracts using Jotform to ensure clarity and legal compliance.
Human Resources Office Assistant
New York University | Talent Acquisition Department
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Streamlined 7 talent managers' phone screen scheduling and initiated reference contact for potential hires.
- Conducted thorough reference, resume, and phone screening.
Self-Direction Worker
Resource Center for Independent Living
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered assistive care to a minor with a developmental disability.
- Reviewed client's session and reported detailed notes on the interaction.
Mentor Programs Coordinator
Rhode Island for Community and Justice | Career Training Restorative Justice Program
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Curated and led a 4-week program for 10 high school students that offered career advancement, exploration, and post-graduation success tools.
- Coordinated outside communication to individuals and organizations to collaborate for field trips and guest speakers.
- Prepared grant proposal that measured program highlights and areas of improvement.
Youth Committee Co-Chair
Generation Citizen | Rhode Island Civic Learning Coalition
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Conveyed the state of civics education and the disparities through interactive workshops to 20-25 youth.
- Equipped the youth with key skills to advocate for meaningful change using interpersonal and institutional means, such as writing a letter of support.
Education
New York University -
B.S. Social Work
05-2025
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Director of Advocacy for Clark Dormitory, Hall Council | New York University | 09/2023 - 06/2024
Panel Moderator: Navigating the Challenges Black Youth Face | Family Voices | 02/2024
Civic Implementation Working Group, Member | Providence Public Schools District | 10/2021- 03/2022
MEMBERSHIPS
- Undergraduate Humanities Fellowship, Fellow | New York University, 09/2024 to Current
- Public Service Summer Institute, Fellow | New York University, 05/2022 - 08/2022
- World Changers Program, Mentor \ New York University, 03/2022 - 05/2022
- First Class Professional Development and Mentorship, Mentee | New York University, 09/2021 - 04/2022
- Young Women's Equity Coalition, Inaugural Member | Rhode Island for Community and Justice, 11/2020 - 06/2021
Certification
- Basic Restorative Practice Tools | Restorative Justice Rhode Island (2023)
- Mandated Reporter | NYS Office of Children and Family Services (2023)
- Suicide Prevention | QPR Institute (2023-2025)
- Youth Mental Health First Aid | Mental Health First Aid Trainings (2022-2025)
AWARDS
- Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship (2021, 2023-2024)
- Martin Luther King Scholarship | RI Foundation (2021-2024)
- Black Philanthropy Bannister Scholarship | RI Foundation (2021-2024)
- Providence Alumnae Delta Sigma Theta Sorority General Award (2021)
- Harold Metts Scholarship | JuneteenthRI (2021)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursPaid time offPaid sick leaveInterests
Reading
Writing
Timeline
Kitchen Table Talks Committee Co-Chair
New York University | Academic Achievement Program
08.2024 - Current
Consultant
Rhode Island for Community and Justice
02.2024 - 01.2025
Self-Direction Worker
Resource Center for Independent Living
10.2023 - 03.2024
Mentor Programs Coordinator
Rhode Island for Community and Justice | Career Training Restorative Justice Program
06.2023 - 08.2023
Human Resources Office Assistant
New York University | Talent Acquisition Department
10.2021 - 12.2024
Youth Committee Co-Chair
Generation Citizen | Rhode Island Civic Learning Coalition
10.2021 - 06.2022
New York University -
B.S. Social Work
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