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José
Program & Community Development Leader with 10+ years experience
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Competencies
Applied project cycle management to oversee planning, execution, and evaluation of community and international programs.
Handled budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure program sustainability.
Built and maintained partnerships with government, educational, and international entities to support project goals.
Hired, trained, and managed multidisciplinary teams across multiple organizations.
Developed monitoring systems and frameworks to evaluate program outcomes and facilitate continuous improvement.
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Summary
Experienced leader in managing community development projects, cross-cultural programs, and international aid initiatives, with strong skills in stakeholder engagement, program execution, and team leadership.
Key Achievements
- Managed community development programs and partnerships at Norwalk-Nagarote Sister City Project
- Led the planning and execution of cross-cultural programs at Global Glimpse, ensuring quality and alignment with organizational goals
- Supported international development projects with documentation, financial tracking, and proposal preparation at DFID
Experience
Field Director
Managed the overall program in Nagarote, overseeing operations, personnel strategic initiatives, and partnerships to enhance community development., Worked closely with the U.S. Board on high-level planning; formal proposals for program, organizational, and funding changes; U.S. consultant opportunities and fundraising efforts., Provided monthly narrative and financial reports, along with program metrics to the U.S. – based Board of Directors., Hired, trained, and managed a multidisciplinary team, ensuring effective implementation of community programs., Oversaw budgets, financial planning, and allocation of resources to maintain sustainability., Participated in fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor engagement, and outreach to municipal and private partners., Built and maintained partnerships with local government, educational institutions, and international stakeholders., Represented the organization in meetings with the Norwalk mayor, school board members and key U.S. donors., Managed infrastructure projects, including the construction and maintenance of school facilities.
Director
Led the planning and execution of cross-cultural immersion programs for international students, integrating education and service-learning., Managed budgets, logistics, and partnerships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements., Conducted regular training sessions for program facilitators and community partners, ensuring quality and consistency in program delivery., Established monitoring systems to evaluate program outcomes and facilitate continuous learning., Fostered relationship with local businesses and organizations to create experiential learning opportunities.
Administrative Assistant
Supported project coordination efforts, including documentation, financial tracking, and reporting for international development projects., Assisted in the preparation of technical proposals and reports, ensuring compliance with donor guidelines., Maintained databases and records to support project monitoring and evaluation efforts.
Administrative Assistant
Assisted in project management, created client progress reports, and maintained relationships with service providers to ensure timely project completion., Coordinated administrative processes, including budgeting and procurement to support project execution., Facilitated communication between clients, contractors, and project teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.