George Grachen
To obtain a position that is challenging and rewarding, that will allow me to advance my skills, which will not only help myself but also help the corporation and those in it.
Highlights
Management Skills
Team Builder
Effective Communicator
Goal Orientated
Proficient in Just in Time Manufacturing
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Conflict resolution
Problem Solver
Critical thinker
Proficient in Lean Six Sigma & Salesforce
Experience
1997-Present - Friends of Families “nonprofit” (Anaheim, CA)
Operations Manager
Responsible for operations of the Non-Profit Corporation.
Activities include fundraising and generation of all required reports to state and federal agencies.
Supervised employees as well as set company goals for current and future fundraising projects.
Managed our City collaborative partners with regards to other organizations and individuals that receive our donations.
Interfaces with current and potential clients to support their needs.
2013-2014 - Knott Ave. Christian Church (Anaheim, CA)
Office Coordinator
Responsible for the daily operations of the Homeless Outreach Ministry.
Created food pantry schedules. Obtained approval from food banks to assist church personnel in obtaining bulk food to be distributed at each weekly food pantry event.
Supervised and assisted volunteer staff in conducting extensive interviews with potential clients in helping place them into supportive housing.
Analyzed completed questionnaires to map a set of steps to help each client achieve their desired needs.
2013-2014 - City Net (Anaheim, CA)
Program Director
Responsible for the daily operations of the City of Anaheim Homeless Outreach Ministry.
Reported all homeless activities and status monthly to the Major and City Council members.
Managed and directed the City of Anaheim Homeless Collaborative Weekly meetings that included all non-profit organizations and suppliers of supportive services to homeless clients.
Supervised and assisted volunteer staff in conducting extensive interviews with potential clients in helping place them into approved city supportive housing.
Analyzed completed homeless questionnaires to map a set of steps to assist each client to achieve their desired needs.
Managed a caseload of over 700 clients in all stages of the homeless coordination process. This included helping individuals with a variety of disabilities.
(1997-2013) - Financial and Real Estate Services (Anaheim, CA)
Owner
Processed payroll that included input into our LCP Tracker software.
Operated a full-service mortgage company.
Daily duties included Overseeing management and office duties along with daily operations of the business. Managing, hiring and firing, employees of the organization.
Performing primary tasks related to bookkeeping, marketing, advertising, and payroll. Managed Quick Books accounting software.
Keeping abreast of the mortgage industry, current affairs and staying ahead of or keeping up with current mortgage trends, processes and methods.
Maintained great interpersonal relationships with borrowers
2 and the companies that the business interfaced with.
Managed the telemarketing call center for all new business calls.
(1978-1992) – Hughes Aircraft (Fullerton, CA)
Manufacturing Manager
Managed 211 supervisors and employees.
Managed a department budget that was well in the excess of 20 million dollars per year.
Managed a Test Engineering warehouse that included maintaining required electronic parts for our equipment. This included inventory procurement as well as maintaining proper levels of stock. Managed the transportation of delivery and receiving of materials required to complete scheduled contracts.
Reported to upper management of the status of all open contract obligations.
Prepared and managed reports to show the status of budgets and required hours to complete all assigned projects.
Prepared bids for current and future work.
Drafted written reprimands and discipline notices; attend
Education & Certifications
Business Administration Certificate, Chaffey College
Completed Business Administration Program
Microsoft Certified, Inland Valley Education Center
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Apics Certificate, United States Government
Completed Government Techniques in Management Program
Certificate, USC Business School
Completed Business Management Program
Diploma, Orange High School
Graduated with Honors