Ricky's resume case management updated may 2016
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As a Creative Coach, I bring my own multicultural experience to as many people as possible, through public speaking and presentations. I also design/facilitate workshops to create awareness and to foster cultural intelligence, diversity, and personal growth.
Ricky's resume case management updated may 2016
- 1. RICKY ALVAREZ (H辿ctor Ricardo Alvarez) 1419 Zepol Rd # 102 - Santa Fe, NM 87507 608-695-2553 hectoricardo@hotmail.com STRENGTHS * Bilingual Professional (Spanish-English) * 8+ Years Working in the Human Services Sector, Supporting Minorities * 8+ Years Working as a Coach, Advisor and Mentor for Youth and Families * 8+ Years Working in School, Non-Profit and Community Environments * 5+ Years Assisting People with Mental Health Challenges and Disabilities * 5+ Years Working as a Teacher in After School Programs in classroom environments * 7+ Years Organizing Leisure and Entertainment Activities for Non-Profit Org. * Software proficiency: Final Cut Pro 7; Sound track Pro; CS6 Adobe master Collection; Word-Press; Microsoft Office; familiar with Mac and Window computers WORK 2016-Present The Life Link Santa Fe, NM (USA) Community Support Worker *Designing recovery plans of care and facilitating coaching and case management services to help the hungry, homeless and displaced individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency *Providing emergency assistance, housing, employment services 2014-2016 Agave Health, Inc. Santa Fe, NM (USA) Community Support Worker *Designing a comprehensive plan of care and facilitating coaching sessions to support culturally diverse families to cope with cultural, social and emotional challenges in the local community *Leading the bilingual parenting skills group *Facilitating a parenting skills training to my co-workers 2013-2014 Magellan International School Austin-TX (USA) After School Teacher *Working with kids as a Bilingual After School Teacher (2d, 3rd and 4th grade) *Designed and implemented activities during the Spanish Immersion Summer Camp 2014 2010-Present Ricky Alvarezs Life Coaching Madison, WI & Austin-TX (USA) Cultural Coach *Facilitated Educational Workshops for Families through the Latino Health Council 2010-2013 Create Ability Inc. & Channels Inc. Madison-WI (USA) Residential Support *Providing Care and Support to People with Developmental Disabilities 2006-2009 4P-Juventura Program (Bethel C. S. Corp) Madison-WI (USA) Co-Funder/Director of the Program *Co-wrote the strategic plan for 4P-Juventura Program and submitted it to Bethel Community Services Corporation, resulting in a Program Grant awarded in 2006
- 2. *Developed Youth Leadership through Media and Art *Designed and Facilitated Workshops for Youth and Parents 2004-2006 Centro Hispano of Dane County Madison-WI (USA) Program Coordinator *Case Management and Assisting Latino Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System *Implemented Educational Programs for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System 2002-2003 Global Connections Committee (Student Org.) Madison-WI (USA) Outreach Coordinator *Advised students and implemented strategies to promote multicultural outreach and build connections between the student organization and the community outside campus. 2002-2004 Create Ability Inc. & Channels Inc. Madison-WI (USA) Vocational Coach *Facilitated Job Coaching and Provided Care and Support to People with Disabilities 1994-1997 S.O.S. Aldeas Infantiles Venezolana Venezuela Psychologist *Participated in the reorganization, overhaul, and strategic planning of SOS Kinderdorf Internationals Venezuelan branch *Assisted homeless children to cope with trauma and emotional challenges. *Trained substitute mothers to develop parenting skills to better assist their adoptive children. VOLUNTEER WORK 2008-2013 Latino Health Council Madison, WI (USA) Community Educator *Public Speaker and Workshop Facilitator EDUCATION *Oct 1993. Universidad Rafael Urdaneta (U R U ) Maracaibo,Venezuela Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Psychology (Evaluated by the E.C.E. - USA) *May 2011. Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Madison, WI Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Communication *Nov 2014. South-Western College (SWC) Santa Fe, NM - Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (IN PROGRESS) - 48.5 credit hours toward the License Substance Abuse Associate (LASSA) ACCOMPLISHMENTS *Awarded by Agave Healths Management Council for exceeding productivity requirement (Feb 2016) *Nominated for the 2010 All USA/Coca-Cola Academic Team *Undergraduate Cumulative GPA: 3.50 / Graduate Cumulative GPA: 3.78 MEMBERSHIPS *American Society of Alternative Therapies (Current) *Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (2010-2011)