Hi, I'm Carmen!

Project Coordinator of Monitoring and Evaluation at PRO Youth & Families

I'm a highly skilled and detail-oriented nonprofit professional who enjoys utilizing her analytical skills and creativity to accomplish tasks. Through my experiences in utilizing my analytical skills in conducting research and deciphering data, I creatively format evaluation tools and disseminate data through digestible visual and written reports for city, county, and federal grant reporting assistance.Experienced in: federal grant reporting, project and program monitoring and evaluation, Institutional Review Board processes, graphic designSeeking opportunities in: project management, data and grant management, communications/development

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Work Experience

Project Coordinator of Monitoring and Evaluation for PRO Youth & Families
August 2023-current
• Develop and maintain evaluation and monitoring tools, such as online surveys via Alchemer and paper surveys
• Compile data for federal grant written reporting, such as entry/exit survey data, youth demographics, and dissemination activities
• Regularly update data dashboard consisting of participant reach and retention for all programming (six programs from two departments)
• Create impact reports and social media posts to support city, county, and federal grant reporting
• Train new facilitators on monitoring and evaluation processes, such as systems for specific grants and data entryLab Manager for Conflict and Mindset Collaboratory at Purdue University
July 2022-February 2023
• Monitored undergraduate research assistants, conducted studies that examined perceptions of Asian groups, and created online modules for National Science Foundation-funded projectResident Service Specialist for Pacific Housing Incorporation
December 2021-July 2022
• Provided resources for affording housing apartment units, engaged residents via phone and text, and provided individual tutoring on math and EnglishMental Health Socialization Assistant for Martin Gipson Socialization Center
August 2020-May 2022
• Led workshops on social skills and stress management; and wrote progress notes on client behavior, class intervention, client response, and next plan

Education

University of the Pacific
December 2020
B.S. Psychology, minor in Chinese studies; 4.00 GPASan Joaquin Delta College
May 2017
A.A. Interdisciplinary Studies; high school dual enrollment

Skills

Computer
Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, SPSS data analysis, survey building (Qualtrics, Alchemer), graphic design (Canva), website building (Squarespace, Linktree, Carrd)Language
English (fluent), Taishanese Chinese (fluent), Cantonese Chinese (beginner)

Work

Social science researcher turned monitoring and evaluation nonprofit professional. Through these experiences, the commonality has been my drive and passion to creatively think outside the box in developing presentations, impact reports, and social media graphics. Below are some examples of my work.

Research Presentations

At local, national, and international research conferences, I presented my findings from three independent research projects that I conducted as an undergraduate researcher at University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA.(click on images to view)

Impact Reports

I currently generate impact reports for departmental data (i.e., team within organization) and programming data (i.e., specific program/curriculum/grant).(click on images to view)

Social Media Graphics

As part of grant requirements from the county of Sacramento, CA, I create informative graphics for our social media platforms. These highlight substance misuse and mental health awareness and resources.(click on images to view)