Dedicated, results-driven professional eager to contribute 15+ years of experience to a rewarding career opportunity in health administration.

         Dynamic leader possessing extensive experience managing successful public administration programs focused on promoting health and social services.

         Top-notch interpersonal skills, instrumental to cultivating positive relationships with diverse individuals from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

         Exemplary organizational skills with a proven track record of successfully managing budgets, implementing procedures and managing contracts.

         Recognized for the ability to devise successful plans to provide support to mentally ill, HIV positive and substance abuse clients.

         Linguistic fluency in French, Spanish, Creole and English.

Circulo de la Hispanidad 2013-Present

Director of HIV Target Prevention and Supportive Services

         Fulfill critical leadership position overseeing daily operations across Target Prevention and Supportive Services Program.

         Leverage top-notch leadership skills to conduct in-depth training for staff members, interns and volunteers.

         Strategically prioritize workflow to optimize efficiency throughout all operations.

         Maintain strict regulatory compliance throughout all programs; demonstrate a strong knowledge of NYSDOH AIDS Institute Standards and guidelines.

         Utilize strong organizational abilities to compile data, analyze information and create detailed reports to exemplify program outcomes.

         Use extensive public health knowledge to create highly informative material to market HIV / AIDS services throughout community.

         Create grant proposals, as well as CFA work plans and MSA program plan, to outline mission statement, goals and evaluation strategies.

Morris Heights Health Center 2011-2013

Clinical Care Coordinator

         Contributed strong organizational abilities to manage multiple HIV programs, including Community Follow-up Program, Medical Case Management and Adherence Program.

         Implemented innovative strategies to optimize use of available resources and promote overall growth throughout individual programs.

         Used strong interpersonal abilities to strategically interpret and communicate policies and procedures in a simplified manner.

         Maintained detailed records of HIV statistics; compiled data and developed highly informative presentations.

         Heavily involved in team building initiatives, including interviewing and training.

         Ensured strict adherence to program guidelines and procedures throughout all daily activities.

         Utilized strong industry knowledge to design and implement comprehensive patient education program to encompass disease management initiatives, health fair development and new program management.

Care for the Homeless 2008-2011

Social Service Manager / Treatment Coordinator

         Utilized top-notch organizational abilities to successfully manage two contracts while ensuring utmost regulatory compliance.

         Succeeded in building compassionate care teams responsible for providing mental health counseling, relaying pertinent wellness information and maintaining strict adherence to agency regulations.

         Focused heavily on monitoring performance of 9 staff members; conducted in-depth training and implemented individualized action plans as necessary.

         Compiled pertinent information and generated detailed reports; relayed data to appropriate parties.

         Succeeded in completing request for proposals (RFP) to enhance agency grants.

         Fulfilled key role as a liaison for Cobra Case Management and Harm Reduction program.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 2008-2009

Program Educator / Public Health Solution

         Utilized strong interpersonal skills, coupled with extensive knowledge of SIDS, to provide in-depth training to individuals throughout community.

         Cultivated relationships and provided counseling to families affected by SIDS.

Previous Positions:

Momentum AIDS Projects; Community Health Worker / Treatment Educator Coordinator 2003-2008

Diabetes Health Coordinator / Aetna; VIP Community Services 2006-2008

Bronx AIDS Services; Senior Health Educator 2002-2003

Certificate in Non-Profit Management, Molly University; 2015-Present

Master Degree in Public Affairs and Administration, Metropolitan College of New York; 2007 Bachelor of Science in Public Heath, Interamericana University of Puerto Rico; 2001