Rose Diaz

About Rose Diaz

Innovative thinker with broad-based expertise in business development, management, sales, training and coaching with proven ability to design programs and services, develop partnerships and strategies for increased efficiency and growth. Energetic leader with ability to motivate and effect positive change within organizations. Expert in diverse industries; Government, education, corporate and non-profit.

Experience

1. Director of Citizenship Services & Workforce Development

   YWCA

   Oct 2011 — Present · Elgin, IL

   Create new workforce development and internship programs with local businesses to transition adults and youths into post-secondary education and employment. Provide workshops on career exploration, workforce and life skills, relationship building, and effective communication. Manage Citizenship Services including application assistance, workshops and classes. Seek and maintain partnerships with local businesses, training companies, colleges, CBO’s and faith based organizations. Write grants; create, manage, report programs under grant guidelines. Programs are in areas of community health, wellness, workforce, and ESL, Immigration & Citizenship. Restorative Practices Facilitator, Board member and President-Elect of Rotary Club of Barrington After Hours, Member of Elgin Hispanic Network, Northwest Hispanic Chamber, Chamber of Commerce, and Cynosure Patient Family Partnership Council. Former member of Kane County Workforce Board and Advocate Sherman PFPC.

Education

• Mentorcoach

  Life, Business and Wellness

  2008 — 2010

• University of Illinois Chicago

  BA in Liberal Arts, Applied Psychology

  2004 — 2007

Skills

• Management
• Entrepreneur
• Wellness
• Entrepreneurship
• Nonprofits
• Coaching
• Psychology
• Leadership Development
• Executive Coaching
• Writing
• Program Management
• Personal Development
• Public Speaking
• Workshops