Vanessa Castro
El Paso,TX
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for the social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support, and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
New Mexico Public Health Association
08.2024 - Current
- Focused on policy, content development, public health communication, and research on priority issues.
- Attended board and policy meetings to gain insight into policies promoted by NMPHA.
- Conducted research on Healthcare Medicaid in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.
- Gained hands-on experience with various software programs, enhancing proficiency and expanding technical skills.
- Applied academic concepts directly to industry-relevant work, gaining valuable experience in a real-world setting.
Community Engagement Manager
Waterford.org
06.2022 - Current
- Drive the goal of providing high-quality educational resources to children, families, and communities, delivering excellence and equity for all learners
- Collaborated, developed, and led strategies to win complex and large partnerships and community events
- Led the growth of the engagement community enrollment increasing it by 30 % in less than a year
- Foster internal relationships with the marketing team, school relations, and customer service team to work together and accomplish the increase of registration on the Upstart program in 43 states
- Maintain timely and accurate Salesforce and track recruitment goals.
Intern of Association of State Public Health Nutritionists
Association of State Public Health Nutritionist
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Strategized ideas to develop events to promote health and build improvements in health education
- Maintained weekly communication with 10 + members to build a healthier community
- Commit to engaging and educating learners in a supportive environment to improve understanding and application of knowledge while enhancing critical thinking and communication skills.
Intern of Office of Health Promotion
New Mexico State University Office of Health Promo
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with organizing and executing activities that increased knowledge for college students of health education at New Mexico State University
- Planned and implemented health education initiatives through events aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles among diverse populations. These efforts reached over 100 participants at health promotion events held at New Mexico State University.
- Build flyers and promote health by sharing educational information on social media, making it available for everyone.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Provide exceptional customer service, and follow safety protocols, including increasing sanitation
- Build administrative support for the company, oversee heavy calendar management, and organize all internal documents, forms, and expense reports daily compliance
- Swiftly and successfully resolved conflict resulting in customer satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health Management Administration And Policy
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages In Spanish
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12.2021
Skills
- Bilingual (English, Spanish)
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
- Communication
- Digital Communication
- Fundraising expertise
- Partnership Development
- Team Work
Certification
- Training
- Contact Tracing
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intern
New Mexico Public Health Association
08.2024 - Current
Community Engagement Manager
Waterford.org
06.2022 - Current
Intern of Association of State Public Health Nutritionists
Association of State Public Health Nutritionist
09.2021 - 12.2021
Intern of Office of Health Promotion
New Mexico State University Office of Health Promo
09.2021 - 12.2021
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
TEXAS ROADHOUSE
01.2018 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Public Health Management Administration And Policy
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages In Spanish
New Mexico State University
- Training
- Contact Tracing
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