Yoselin Saucedo
Riverside,CA
Summary
Dynamic and passionate community organizer and educator with a decade of experience in social justice advocacy. Master’s in Fine Arts and Bachelor’s in Creative Writing from UC Riverside. Skilled in event coordination, workshop facilitation, and community mobilization. Raised over $75k for community initiatives. Fluent in English and Spanish, committed to empowering marginalized communities through education and strategic campaigns.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor
University Of California Riverside
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Delivered a guest lecture for Andrew Winer, focusing on topics of race, identity, and sexuality.
- Designed curriculum and syllabi, and facilitated workshops on writing about trauma, race, and gender identity.
- Conducted workshops that provided personalized feedback to support student development, helping them apply craft techniques and skills to their writing.
- Facilitated and led a research-based seminar on using technology to enhance accessibility in higher education during University Teaching Development Week at the University of California, Riverside.
Director of Programs
Black Lives Matter IE
05.2014 - 06.2024
- Built partnerships with external organizations that enhanced program offerings and expanded outreach efforts.
- Designed evaluation tools that measured the success of various programming aspects against organizational objectives.
- Led staff training sessions on best practices in program delivery, increasing overall effectiveness across the organization.
- Launched new initiatives that addressed identified gaps in services, expanding the organization''s offerings to better meet community needs.
- Oversaw volunteer recruitment efforts, providing valuable support to staff while offering meaningful opportunities for community members to contribute their expertise.
- Developed strategic plans for organizational growth, resulting in increased program reach and impact.
- Optimized resource allocation by analyzing financial data, ensuring efficient use of funds across all programs under my supervision.
- Secured funding for programs through successful grant writing and relationship building with donors, leading to greater financial stability.
- Created an inclusive work environment that encouraged diverse perspectives, ultimately leading to more effective problem-solving within the team.
- Developed new program and feature ideas for station.
- Supervised media programming team and provided feedback to drive quality programming.
Event Coordinator
Black Lives Matter IE
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Secured over $10k in donations from local vendors and local black-owned business to provide free food, water and groceries for those attending the event.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events and managed a team of over 100 volunteers, overseeing recruitment, scheduling, and training.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
- Developed creative marketing materials that generated interest and boosted event attendance.
- Maintained accurate records of all event expenditures, ensuring budget compliance across multiple projects.
- Conducted post-event analysis, identifying areas of improvement for future events.
Community Organizer
Blood Orange Inforshop
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms.
- Collaborated with community organizations in other regions to support state-wide and national outreach initiatives.
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
- Secured over $75k in funding to sustain a community venue, providing essential resources including hygiene products and clothing for homeless youth.
- Collaborated with local organizations, Food Not Bombs IE and Needle Exchange, to host educational workshops and events, while also independently organizing and facilitating my own workshops.
- Recruited and managed volunteer teams.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Enhanced public awareness of community needs through effective social media campaigns and outreach efforts.
- Mobilized support for policy change through grassroots lobbying efforts targeting key decision-makers at the local level.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing Non-fiction
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Latino Studies And Creative Writing
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2020
Skills
- Curriculum Creation
- Team Leadership
- Course Planning
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
- Relationship Building
- Schedule Management
- Workshops and Seminars
- Grant Writing
- Community Outreach
- Lecturing
Websites
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Professor
University Of California Riverside
11.2021 - 06.2024
Event Coordinator
Black Lives Matter IE
03.2020 - 06.2020
Director of Programs
Black Lives Matter IE
05.2014 - 06.2024
Community Organizer
Blood Orange Inforshop
01.2012 - 01.2020
Master of Arts - Creative Writing Non-fiction
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Arts - Latino Studies And Creative Writing
University of California, Riverside
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