FULL RESUME - RUBY BARRENECHEA

Bilingual community engagement professional with 15+ years of combined experience across nonprofit program management, marketing communications, and administrative operations. Since 2024, has designed and led community programming, cross-sector partnerships, and multimedia communications at the SF LGBT Center, growing participation in recurring programs and building an ongoing immigration support initiative from the ground up. Experienced with Salesforce CRM, program data and reporting, event marketing, photography/video production, and volunteer training.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Community Program Development  •  Strategic Partnerships  •  Bilingual Outreach (English/Spanish)  •  Crisis Intervention & De-escalation  •  Salesforce CRM  •  Program Data & Grant Reporting  •  Event Planning & Marketing  •  Content Creation (Photo/Video)  •  Volunteer Training & Management  •  Adobe Creative Suite  •  Google Workspace / Microsoft Office

Salesforce CRM  •  Google Workspace  •  Microsoft Office  •  Adobe Creative Suite  •  Canva  •  Photography & Video Production  •  Trello  •  SurveyMonkey  •  Bilingual (English/Spanish)

TECH-SKILLS SUMMARY:

SF LGBT Center, San Francisco, CA


Bilingual Community Programs Specialist‍ ‍‍ ‍2024 – Present

  • Manage a caseload of 8 short-term case management clients and provide Information & Referral support to 10–20 community members weekly, connecting them to housing, legal, health, and social services.

  • Conceived and co-led the Stronger Together Summit, coordinating community outreach, partner engagement, and event logistics for a regional nonprofit collaboration.

  • Designed and lead recurring Trans Femme community programming — including talking circles, social gatherings, and speed-friending events — growing monthly attendance from approximately 10–15 to 30–45 participants.

  • Built and continue to lead a monthly immigration support initiative for LGBTQ+ community members in partnership with organizations including Oasis Legal Services, SF LGBT Asylum Project, and ALRP, coordinating workshops, one-on-one clinics, and referrals.

  • Created and co-led the Activism 101 series, including community panel discussions and public programming.

  • Developed partnerships with local LGBTQ+-affirming businesses, including Mission Bowling Club, Rikki's, and The Lookout, to host post-event community socials — one Mission Bowling event drew 35+ attendees and secured donated venue time from the partner business.

  • Produce photography, video, and written content used for event promotion, donor engagement, and organizational storytelling.

  • Maintain and quality-check the Center's Information & Referral resource database, and use Salesforce to track client interactions and program data supporting grant reporting.

  • Train and support Information & Referral volunteers; represent the Center at community events and resource fairs.

EXPERIENCE:

Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA (Fully Remote)

Program Manager – Online Workshops                                                                       2018 – 2023

  • Managed and executed the university's Online Workshops program, assessing and improving program effectiveness.

  • Developed and implemented marketing, PR, and communications strategy for the program.

  • Oversaw the program's social media presence and organized online promotional events.

  • Conducted student market research and responded to outreach requests.

Bryan Campbell Bows and Fine Instruments www.bryancampbellbows.com

Marketing Manager                                                                                         2020 – Present

  • Manage the company website and apply SEO best practices to improve visibility.

  • Write and edit website content, manage social media, and produce marketing materials and posts.

  • Photograph instruments for private sale and track website and social engagement metrics.

Aechelon Technology Inc, San Francisco, CA (Partial Remote)

Executive Assistant & Production Coordinator                                                                                      2011 – 2018

  • Provided trusted, executive-level support to the Vice President across day-to-day operations and multiple stages of production, managing calendar, travel, and confidential information with discretion.

  • Served as a cross-departmental point of contact, coordinating communication between the VP and multiple teams to keep projects, schedules, and contract timelines aligned.

  • Developed training materials and trained staff on new workflows and software tools, improving team efficiency and consistency across the production process.

  • Led internal investigations and helped organize the office's staff structure, handling sensitive personnel matters with judgment and confidentiality.

  • Coordinated vendor logistics and content preparation for corporate events and conferences, including hosting DoD officials and other high-level guests at company headquarters.

Raster Production Artist                                                                                               2009 – 2011

  • Increased productivity by creating/training staff on new communications workflow.

  • Facilitated execution of difficult tasks by creating/training staff on Photoshop plug-ins.

  • Edited satellite and LIDAR imagery for contracted projects.

  • Color-corrected imagery for DOD project bids.

  • Created imagery masks for 3D modeling insertion of CG water for specialized detailed projects.

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

The Trevor Project (non-profit), (remote) www.thetrevorproject.org/

Trevor Lifeline Counselor (Volunteer)                                                                   2023 – 2024

  • Provided crisis intervention and suicide prevention support to LGBTQ+ youth through active listening, risk assessment, and resource navigation.

Iris Arts & Education Group (non-profit), (remote) www.irisarts.org

Board of Director (Volunteer)                                          2010 – 2024

  • Provided administrative and operational support to the CEO; oversaw social media presence and campaigns.

  • Monitored financial activity and assisted with financial documentation and tax obligations.

EDUCATION

The Academy of Art University

San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Animation & Visual Effects

Graduated 2012

The Art Institute

Dallas, TX

Associate degree

Video Production & Digital Media

Graduated 2003