As a Creative Coach, I bring my own multicultural experience to as many people as possible, through public speaking and presentations. I also design/facilitate workshops to create awareness and to foster cultural intelligence, diversity, and personal growth.

1. “RICKY ALVAREZ”
(Héctor Ricardo Alvarez)
1419 Zepol Rd # 102 - Santa Fe, NM 87507
608-695-2553
hectoricardo@hotmail.com
STRENGTHS
* Bilingual Professional (Spanish-English)
* 8+ Years Working in the Human Services Sector, Supporting Minorities
* 8+ Years Working as a Coach, Advisor and Mentor for Youth and Families
* 8+ Years Working in School, Non-Profit and Community Environments
* 5+ Years Assisting People with Mental Health Challenges and Disabilities
* 5+ Years Working as a Teacher in After School Programs in classroom environments
* 7+ Years Organizing Leisure and Entertainment Activities for Non-Profit Org.
* Software proficiency: Final Cut Pro 7; Sound track Pro; CS6 Adobe master Collection;
Word-Press; Microsoft Office; familiar with Mac and Window computers
WORK
2016-Present The Life Link Santa Fe, NM (USA)
Community Support Worker
*Designing recovery plans of care and facilitating coaching and case management services to help the
hungry, homeless and displaced individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency
*Providing emergency assistance, housing, employment services
2014-2016 Agave Health, Inc. Santa Fe, NM (USA)
Community Support Worker
*Designing a comprehensive plan of care and facilitating coaching sessions to support culturally diverse
families to cope with cultural, social and emotional challenges in the local community
*Leading the bilingual parenting skills group
*Facilitating a parenting skills training to my co-workers
2013-2014 Magellan International School Austin-TX (USA)
After School Teacher
*Working with kids as a Bilingual After School Teacher (2d, 3rd and 4th grade)
*Designed and implemented activities during the Spanish Immersion Summer Camp 2014
2010-Present Ricky Alvarez’s Life Coaching Madison, WI & Austin-TX (USA)
Cultural Coach
*Facilitated Educational Workshops for Families through the Latino Health Council
2010-2013 Create Ability Inc. & Channels Inc. Madison-WI (USA)
Residential Support
*Providing Care and Support to People with Developmental Disabilities
2006-2009 4P-Juventura Program (Bethel C. S. Corp) Madison-WI (USA)
Co-Funder/Director of the Program
*Co-wrote the strategic plan for 4P-Juventura Program and submitted it to Bethel Community
Services Corporation, resulting in a Program Grant awarded in 2006

2. *Developed Youth Leadership through Media and Art
*Designed and Facilitated Workshops for Youth and Parents
2004-2006 Centro Hispano of Dane County Madison-WI (USA)
Program Coordinator
*Case Management and Assisting Latino Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System
*Implemented Educational Programs for Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System
2002-2003 Global Connections Committee (Student Org.) Madison-WI (USA)
Outreach Coordinator
*Advised students and implemented strategies to promote multicultural outreach and build
connections between the student organization and the community outside campus.
2002-2004 Create Ability Inc. & Channels Inc. Madison-WI (USA)
Vocational Coach
*Facilitated Job Coaching and Provided Care and Support to People with Disabilities
1994-1997 S.O.S. Aldeas Infantiles Venezolana Venezuela
Psychologist
*Participated in the reorganization, overhaul, and strategic planning of SOS Kinderdorf
International’s Venezuelan branch
*Assisted homeless children to cope with trauma and emotional challenges.
*Trained substitute mothers to develop parenting skills to better assist their adoptive children.
VOLUNTEER WORK
2008-2013 Latino Health Council Madison, WI (USA)
Community Educator
*Public Speaker and Workshop Facilitator
EDUCATION
*Oct 1993. Universidad Rafael Urdaneta (U R U ) Maracaibo,Venezuela
Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Psychology (Evaluated by the E.C.E. - USA)
*May 2011. Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Madison, WI
Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Visual Communication
*Nov 2014. South-Western College (SWC) Santa Fe, NM
- Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (IN PROGRESS)
- 48.5 credit hours toward the License Substance Abuse Associate (LASSA)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
*Awarded by Agave Health’s Management Council for exceeding productivity requirement (Feb 2016)
*Nominated for the 2010 All USA/Coca-Cola Academic Team
*Undergraduate Cumulative GPA: 3.50 / Graduate Cumulative GPA: 3.78
MEMBERSHIPS
*American Society of Alternative Therapies (Current)
*Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (2010-2011)