Yolanda Sifuentes
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellowship Program in Leadership
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
06.2022 - Current
- Organize, coordinate, and monitor fellowship program activities under the direction of the Program Leadership.
- Coordinate fellows, mentors, and stakeholder organizations to support the implementation of program objectives.
- Set clear goals, encourage open communication, empower team members to make decisions, promote adaptability and continuous learning, recognize achievements, allocate resources effectively, establish a feedback loop for improvement, and encourage cross-functional collaboration.
- Review the status of the fellowship’s key elements and closely check progress throughout all stages of the program lifecycle.
- Assist in the determination and definition of program scope and objectives.
- Manage program schedule and work plan using Microsoft Projects.
- Provide weekly program updates to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
- Coordinate fellowship program evaluation to ensure the attainment of outcomes and goals.
- Prepare materials for meetings and conferences.
- Assist in the development of the annual operational and programmatic budget.
- Organized meetings and prepared and distributed materials for virtual workshops and didactic educational activities.
- Collaborated with other faculty and staff to develop new programming.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Upward Bound Project Advisor
Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Tarrant County
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for case management, assistance with navigating resources and services, documentation, building and maintaining relationships, and safety.
- Provide holistic case management services to individuals, involved in basic needs.
- oordinate individuals to external and internal resources
- Maintain positive working relationships with resources, vendors, and referral services
- Utilize data management processes, procedures, and protocols for the implementation of programs
- Complete all required reports and administrative duties on time
- Comply with all administrative policies and procedures, processes, and controls
Community Organizer Intern
Dallas Area Interfaith
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Develop and coordinate programs designed to promote and organize services to the community and the target population.
- Manage and track community events.
- Establish partnerships with faith-based organizations.
- Manage multiple leadership groups in the parishes.
Coordinator of Special Projects
Tarrant County College District
08.2013 - 02.2021
- Managed programs and/or courses and provided training, skills development, and enrichment to the citizens of Tarrant County.
- Assisted in executing and/or managing special projects for the department.
- Provided resource management to the department and briefed and informed the director.
- Coordinated with other administrators, staff, and district human resources.
- Served on committees as directed and attended appropriate professional meetings, conferences, and/or workshops.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Develop and support workplace sites and campus-based sites.
- Assists with marketing and web page management.
Housing and Credit Counselor
Catholic Charities Fort Worth
10.2009 - 07.2013
- Assist clients in different surrounding cities with budgeting, financial education, and credit counseling.
- Set appointments with clients and follow up on their status.
- Give presentations on financial education literacy.
- Take incoming calls and assist clients with their needs.
- Evaluated credit reports to uncover problems and develop strategies for consolidating and reducing client debt.
- Responded to client concerns and questions about credit scores and methods to improve numbers.
- Calculated clients' available monthly income to meet debt obligations.
- Interviewed clients by telephone or in person to gather financial information.
- Negotiated with creditors on behalf of clients to arrange for payment adjustments, interest rate reductions, or payment plans.
- Produced budget tools, educational support, and referrals for clients.
Education
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration
Iowa State University
Ames, IA05.2022
BBA - Business Management
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX12.2005
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Program Management
- Networking Abilities
- Budget Management
- Volunteer Coordination
- Organizational Skills
- Workshop Development
- Relationship Building
- Project Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Fellowship Program in Leadership
University Of North Texas Health Science Center
06.2022 - Current
Upward Bound Project Advisor
Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Tarrant County
07.2021 - 05.2022
Community Organizer Intern
Dallas Area Interfaith
02.2021 - 05.2021
Coordinator of Special Projects
Tarrant County College District
08.2013 - 02.2021
Housing and Credit Counselor
Catholic Charities Fort Worth
10.2009 - 07.2013
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration
Iowa State University
BBA - Business Management
Texas Wesleyan University
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