IT Manager at HIV Law Project
Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- IT Manager at HIV Law Project, Inc.
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- Web System Operator at United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
- Program Administrative Analyst at United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
- Director Management Support at Concilio Nacional de Iglesias Evangelicas de Nicaragua (CNIEN)
- Education
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- Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
- University of Maryland College Park
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Rosita Cortez’s Summary
Recognized as a dynamic manager, I posses a career in successfully advancing the mission and work of non-profit organizations. Building strong relationships, formulating and implementing strategic planning and increasing brand visibility are my expertise. My background includes a MPA in International Economic Policy and Management from Columbia University, coupled with 8 years of increasing management responsibility in the non-profit sector.
Rosita Cortez’s Specialties:
International relations & development, Non-profit social media strategist, Brand visibility &Information Technology.
Rosita Cortez’s Experience
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IT Manager
HIV Law Project, Inc.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
Oversee and manage all aspects of the agency’s IT systems, including network administration, web-site and database management and staff training. Facilitate communication between leadership team and Board of Directors. Assist Executive Director in operations activities, such as developing and implementing quality control procedures, supporting performance measurement and management (logic modeling, metric development) projects. Assist Deputy Executive Director in program systems development, program monitoring, and effective uses of technology to enhance and improve efficient delivery of services. Assist Director of Development in development and outreach communications activities, including donor meetings and media-focused initiatives. Assist Director of Administration in office management.
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Web System Operator
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2005 — January 2008 (2 years 5 months)
Responsible for management and maintenance of the organization's online communications and e-marketing components. Supervise and mentor a team of IT analysts and consultants. Provide guidance on infrastructure including capacity projections and planning. Advise server administrators by making configuration recommendations.Work with server, database, network and security administrators to create and maintain a robust technical infrastructure. Troubleshoot performance and system issues.. Keep all web application environments up-to-date with releases and patches. Assist and advise development team with application performance issues. Work with web marketing and development staff to optimize web content for natural search (SEO).
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Program Administrative Analyst
United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
(Religious Institutions industry)
May 2004 — June 2005 (1 year 2 months)
Assisted the offices of the Deputy General Secretary and Assistant General Secretary in coordinating UMCOR program services including personnel, budget preparation and control, records control and management studies. Coordinate humanitarian and relief program response after the Southeast Asian Tsunami of 2004. Planned, coordinated and designed a framework for a more robust approach to disaster and crisis prevention and response in Latin America.
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Director Management Support
Concilio Nacional de Iglesias Evangelicas de Nicaragua (CNIEN)
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
April 1997 — November 2000 (3 years 8 months)
Represented CNIEN with agencies and ecumenical organizations active in humanitarian work and disaster preparedness and response. Maintained relationships and participated in information exchange with UN Agencies, donors, government representatives, NGO personnel and journalists. Assisted in the implementation of social programs, such as preventive health care, sustainable agriculture and income generation. Provided day-to-day direct management of program units (emergency response, health and welfare, hunger and poverty and sustainable agriculture).
Supervised and evaluated program staff and volunteers.
Rosita Cortez’s Education
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Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
MA , Public Policy and Administration , 2006 — 2008
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University of Maryland College Park
Economics 2001 — 2004
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SIPA EMPA Alumni | School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University -
University of Maryland, College Park Alumni Association
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