maria ambriz

activity worker

Country

united states

City

arlington heights

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

photoshop, illustrator, fashion design, grant writing, volunteer management, program development, pointcarre

Experience

activity worker

metropolitan family services

2013-9 - Present · 13 yrs 1 mo

parental and community engagement vista

handson suburban chicago

2012-8 - 2013-8 · 1 yr 1 mo

* Managed after school program and volunteers * Tutored middle school students in homework and enrichment activities * Collaborated with community partners to develop parental engagement programming * Outreached to Spanish speaking parents through workshops, letters, and conferences * Engaged students and families during group activities, special events, and field trips * Completed handbooks/toolkits and grants for program sustainability

design intern

aussino group ltd

2012-1 - 2012-1 · 1 mo

* Researched design and color trends * Designed artwork for bedding and bath using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator * Conceptualized marketing materials for new products * Prepared sample products for show room

program manager and student organizer

mecha university of wisconsin

2009-6 - 2011-8 · 2 yrs 3 mos

* Coordinated CulturArte, Student and Community Art Program * Taught screen printing, painting, weaving, and dyeing workshops to college students and youth in schools and community settings * Managed MEChA’s budget and grant writing * Administered fundraising, venue and catering for 500 attendees, key note speakers, workshop facilitators, and performers for the 18th Annual MEChA National Conference

youth mentor

project grow

2009-8 - 2010-6 · 11 mos

* Engaged pre-kindergarten children on activities to increase language and literacy skills * Lead children in group activities to foster social skills and teamwork * Assisted preschool teachers with classroom lessons and activities