Jennifer Larramendy 4151 W. 142nd St. Hawthorne, CA 90250 (505) 486-6690 cell jl135bf2a@westpost.

net Objective To use my leadership skills and dedication to benefit my community and country and increase my opportunity for further professional development. Qualifications I have extensive experience in leadership and management, includi ng state and federal grant management. As well as experience in development and implementation of educational and training services including evaluation and ass essment. I possess exceptional oral and written communication skills and have ex perience working with diverse populations. Education July 2010 Certified Prevention Intern Credential, New Mexico Credentialing Board for Behavioral Health Professionals. January 2007Fall 2007 Teacher Education Program, Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado 2003-2006 Bachelor of Arts, Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado. GPA: 3.985 Major: United States History Minor: Womens Studies 1999 2003 Associate of Arts, San Juan College, Farmington, New Mexico. GPA: 4.0 Employment February 2010Preventionist/ AmeriCorps Community Liaison, San Juan Co unty Partnership, Present Farmington, New Mexico. May 2008June 2009 *Adhere to Strategic Prevention Framework model - National Prevention Best Practice - management of state & federal required grant activities. - Identify community needs and resources - Collaborate with community, law enforcement, educational institutions, state a nd local agencies. - Implement Positive Community Norms campaign o Conduct test piloting with youth groups at the college and high school level ( approximately 80 youth per month). o Coordinate media development and approval process with graphic designers, prin ters, and Most of Us consultants. o Develop and maintain positive public relations within schools, state agencies and community groups. - Facilitate and participate in prevention strategies within the County. o Prevention outreach activities include working with Native American youth and school district staff - Develop, deliver and conduct assessment of Alcohol Awareness/Perception of Ris k educational presentations to high school and college-age population. The prese ntation includes interactive media literacy activities. - Write media releases, and feedback letters to local liquor establishments. - Federal and state grant reporting of activity to ensure fulfillment of grant r equirements. *AmeriCorps National Service Organization management of community collaboratio n for federal grant activities Public Relations building with community groups and agencies. - Coordinate between AmeriCorps volunteers and community agencies to provide vol unteers for community activities; develop community service plan.

- Research and coordinate long-term community sites for AmeriCorps members; crea te site agreements for mutual benefit of organization and volunteer. - Train site supervisors and members on federal requirements and restrictions. - Evaluate member performance through communication with site supervisors and pr ovide feedback to the AmeriCorps members individually and as a group. - Recruit new AmeriCorps members through presentations and informational booths at local colleges and high schools. - Work collectively with the rest of the AmeriCorps Leadership Team to accomplis h grant objectives. August 2009- Academic Advisor, Educational Talent Search Program, Greeley Dream Team, January 2010 Greeley, CO. - Focus on providing educational services to low income, first generation, colle ge bound students, and their families, in grades 6-12. o Academic and personal advising, grade and credit monitoring, tutoring and ment oring. o Financial aid and college admissions application assistance, assist in the coo rdination and implementation of college awareness and campus tours, ACT/SAT info and registration, career interest assessment and assistance in course selection . o Plan and conduct cultural and educational workshops pertaining to career inter est development and post secondary education. - Recruit new students to join the program in 6th grade. - Work cooperatively with teachers, counselors, school administration and studen ts families. November 2007- Parent Advisor, Step Hi Program, New Mexico School for the Deaf. June 2009 Conduct home visits with families with children who ha ve hearing loss ages birth to six years old and educate families about developme ntal stages and issues pertaining to hearing loss. - Conduct regular developmental assessments. - Collect family input about what services are needed and desired by family. - Incorporate Ski Hi developmental curriculum into home visits and create lesson plans based on family input for each home visit. - Assist families in gaining access to community resources for Deaf/Hard of Hear ing. - Work with parents to develop methods for language acquisition for their Deaf/H ard of Hearing children. - Advocate for families as needed during IFSP and IEP meetings. May 2001- May 2008 Server, Three Rivers Eatery. September 2002- Assistant to the Director of International Programs, San Juan C ollege. December 2002 October 1997- Pastry Chef, Chatters Restaurant. May 2001 Experience January 2006- 90 hours of field study in 8th grade special education class at He rmosa Middle April 2006 School in Farmington, NM Winter 2007. May 2003- July2003 Relations Department, Internship with Planned Parenthood Education and Public Durango, CO. References available upon request.