Sofia Garcia
Penticton,BC
Summary
Community-focused professional with background in volunteer initiatives, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance community well-being. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Reliable and committed to fostering positive outcomes through collaborative efforts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Dignidad Migrante
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Collaboration during the “Vernon’s Health Faire”, successfully managing logistic problems related with the schedule of the event.
- Optimizing the registration process for participants during the Osooyos health fair.
- Providing massage therapy to temporary workers as a part of services brought in Osooyo’s Health Fair.
Student Practice Midwife
Luna Maya
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided reproductive health services and gynecological care that integrated traditional medical care and other disciplines as naturopathy, acupuncture and homeopathy.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Performed normal labor management and delivery for routine and healthy vaginal deliveries at home.
- Helped manage the organization and coordination Acupuncture workshop with an international association of Acupuncture and some local organizations of doulas and midwives.
Student Practice Midwife
Refugee Health Alliance. Justice in Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided reproductive health services and gynecological care to over 200 refugee Central American and Caribbean women.
- Implemented standardized prenatal care protocol, leading to a 25% reduction in preterm births.
- Conducted health screenings and education sessions, contributing to 30% improvement in women’s health outcomes in migrant shelters.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes as hospitals, work services, legal immigrant counsellors.
Research Analyst Intern
Simo Consulting
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Logistic planning, including determining suitable methodology for two different research subjects; the impact of the violence in journalism and the Cuban public opinion about open economy.
- Collected data through censuses (inquiry, poll), surveys, and in-depth national and international interviews
- Provided summaries about the collected Information
Research Analyst Intern
National Institute of Statics and Geography
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in the National survey on the dynamics of household relationships project.
- Logistic planning, including designing agendas, leading a team of 5 pollsters, and following protocols of security in a violence environment.
- Provided progress reports to my superiors about the collected Information.
Research Analyst Intern
Political Ecology Laboratory of UNAM
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in matter studies and reviews to support the work of project senior officers
- Assessed a government project related to the natural resources of indigenous people in order to give recommendations for new public policies.
- Logistic planning, including designing agendas, leading discussions with different levels of government and providing summaries.
Community Facilitator
Space for Environmental Culture (Non Profit Org)
05.2012 - 09.2013
- Assisted organization and execution of two fundraising events
- Designed and executed two workshops: “Community Video”, which was implemented in seven rural communities with average 100 participants and “Training for Facilitator” which was executed in one indigenous community to teach the methodology of facilitators so they can design their own workshops.
- Published an article in a local magazine about the education methodology that we used in the workshop “Training for Facilitators” (https://issuu.com/eca.org.mx/docs/ayolotl_3), as well as teaching material book for childs to promote the care of the territory (https://issuu.com/eca.org.mx/docs/web).
- Editing six documentary videos as results of the workshop “Community Video”.
- Providing community outreach programs with average participation of 5,000 guests
High School Teacher.
LICEO Michoacano
07.2010 - 06.2012
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Taught historical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.
Education
Professional Midwifery - Health And Wellness
Mujeres Aliadas A.C
Mexico 09-2023
Ethnohistory - Cultural Anthropology
National School of Anthropology And History
Mexico City 11-2008
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Community outreach
- Strategic planning
- Meeting management
- Interview techniques
- Workshop coordination
- Advocacy
- Analytical thinking
- Active listening
- Adaptability and dependability
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Volunteer
Dignidad Migrante
05.2024 - 09.2024
Student Practice Midwife
Luna Maya
01.2023 - 12.2023
Student Practice Midwife
Refugee Health Alliance. Justice in Health
06.2022 - 12.2022
Research Analyst Intern
National Institute of Statics and Geography
05.2017 - 12.2017
Research Analyst Intern
Simo Consulting
02.2017 - 09.2018
Research Analyst Intern
Political Ecology Laboratory of UNAM
10.2013 - 09.2014
Community Facilitator
Space for Environmental Culture (Non Profit Org)
05.2012 - 09.2013
High School Teacher.
LICEO Michoacano
07.2010 - 06.2012
Professional Midwifery - Health And Wellness
Mujeres Aliadas A.C
Ethnohistory - Cultural Anthropology
National School of Anthropology And History
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