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Rebeca Gomez Cruz <br />(805) 556-2386 <br />becky.gomezz138@gmail.com <br />Native Spanish speaker <br />Web & graphic design <br />Public speaker <br />Data management <br />Quick thinker <br />Always learning <br />Trauma-informed care <br />Innovative <br />Time management <br />Mental health first aid <br />Excellent verbal and written <br />communication skills <br />Skills <br />Violence Prevention Coordinator at Lumina Alliance 2022- Present <br />Experience <br />Developed Engaging Educational Programs: <br />Designed and implemented comprehensive training presentations and curriculum aimed at educating youth and community members <br />on healthy relationships, emphasizing awareness of abusive dynamics. <br />Traveling Educator: <br />Traveled extensively throughout the county to deliver age-appropriate Sexual Education sessions to students from 7th to 12th grade, <br />fostering a culture of informed decision-making and well-being. <br />Certification Training Leadership: <br />Conducted multiple sessions of the California State Sexual Assault certification training for both staff and volunteers, ensuring a well- <br />trained and sensitive community support network. <br />Community Outreach Coordinator: <br />Organized and mobilized a team of 11 volunteers while they completed a 5-year grant cycle. They then spearheaded outreach efforts at <br />various community events to promote violence prevention, effectively communicating the importance of fostering safe environments. <br />Event Organizer: <br />Hosted engaging community events such as Halloween fairs, movie nights, and art shows, providing interactive platforms for <br />community members to connect with educational materials in a fun and accessible manner. <br />Document Development and Grant Support: <br />Researched, applied and received grant funding to support the creation of new innovative community and school programs. <br />Client Case Manager at Stand Strong (IPV & SA Support Agency) <br />2020-2022 <br />Arroyo Grande High School <br />University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) <br />2013 <br />2018 <br />Education <br />Flexible <br />Collaborative <br />Culturally competent <br />Positive & patient <br />Grant writing <br />Project management <br />Housing Advocacy and Partnership Building: <br />Advocated for clients by connecting with landlords and property management companies, facilitating rental applications, and <br />assisting with benefit applications (incl. Section 8), ensuring access to stable housing and essential resources. <br />Strategic Community Partnerships: <br />Established partnerships with local shelters to provide crucial support amid the county's housing crisis, demonstrating proactive <br />engagement in addressing systemic challenges. <br />Leadership in Community Outreach: <br />Led and coordinated food and basic needs drives, organizing weekly deliveries to support individuals and families throughout the <br />county, exhibiting a commitment to community welfare. <br />Efficient Property Management Coordination: <br />Managed communication regarding property management aspects for both clients and colleagues, facilitating utility and property <br />management appointments with external businesses, ensuring seamless logistical coordination. <br />Trauma-Informed Crisis Services: <br />Provided trauma-informed services to all crisis callers and walk-ins at Stand Strong, offering compassionate support and resources to <br />individuals in distress, fostering a safe and empathetic environment. <br />Worked with Incarcerated Population <br />Provided direct support and programming within prisons, juvenile hall and jails. <br />Organized <br />Detail-oriented <br />Educator <br />Neurodivergent advocacy <br />Immigrant population <br />Public policy experience <br />First-generation Mexican American immigrant and DACA recipient with a non profit background, committed to <br />serving my community through trauma-informed and empowering social services and education. <br />14