CHRISTINA GONZALEZ
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Summary:
Innovative Program Director with extensive experience in staff development, strategic planning and
increasing philanthropy, to support the delivery of high quality personalized health care, Case
Management services, Nutrition & Wellness based programs in the community.
Technical Skills and Knowledge:
Bilingual in Spanish
14 years of experience in Social Services non-profit sector
Capacity to work with homeless and low-income population
Experienced in building high impact curriculum for children, youth, families & older adults
Strong project management, written and verbal communication skills
Solid problem analysis and solution capabilities
Organizational Strengths:
Results-oriented leader with exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to develop strong working relationships with donors, board members, community
agencies, City and County officials.
Knowledgeable in administrative aspects of grant writing, streamlining processes and talented in
ensuring contractual goals are on target.
Visionary Leader:
Experienced in planning and developing 5 year business plans, designing process flow,
launching and supporting multiple program initiatives.
Skilled in working cohesively with Marketing, Fund Development and Volunteer Services to align
strategic plan for growth, visibility, increase funding, in-kind donations and volunteer
participation.
Professional Experience:
Site Director Peninsula Family Service
January 2011 to August 2013
In my role as Site Director of Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center, I was charge of the direct oversight of
4 program departments: Sequoia Transition of Care, Nutrition, Health and Wellness, and Case
Management to deliver a Wellness model based programs for 500 older adults in San Mateo
County. I helped raise $70,000 in grant & in-kind donations and increased 75% of program
activities. I was also a pivotal team player in launching a Continuum of Care program in
partnership with Sequoia Hospital and the lead contact for hospital discharge planners serving 100
patients.
- Supervised a group of 7 program staff, 10 teaching staff and over 120 volunteers
- Managed and maintained a budget of $423,000.00
- Negotiated contract deliverable’s with over 10 funding agencies, Executive Management,
strategic partners, Fund Development and Finance
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- Managed vendor contracts, coordinated care plans, provided linkage to community
resources, and ensured follow-up
- Interfaced with Board members, donors, Auxiliary groups, Older Adult Committees,
business and community leaders
- Supported Marketing and Fund Development to foster donor engagement, conduct
presentations, site tours, planning social events and create new campaign opportunities
Program Coordinator Second Harvest Food Bank
February 2007 to December 2010
As Program Coordinator, I managed 57 Brown Bag distribution sites located throughout Santa
Clara County serving groceries to 6,813 low-income seniors per week. I coordinated all activities
related to logistics and distribution, such as: member enrollment and renewal, site insurance
certificates, memorandums of understanding, incident reports, police reports, complaints, volunteer
and customer disciplinary action. I also designed and launched a home delivery program for home-
bound seniors.
- Managed a group of 20 office support staff, 15 renewal team members and organized over
750 site volunteers
- Worked cohesively with IT, Volunteer Services, Fund Development, Operations, and
Inventory Control to support weekly distribution
- Maintained a program budget of $376,259
- Upgraded volunteer and membership database
- Developed Site Safety & Standard Operation Procedure manuals, training and tools
- Supported Marketing and Fund Development with media interviews, client success stories,
program highlights and site tours
Community Services Program Manager Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
November 2004 to December 2006
As Program Manager of St. Patrick and St. Maria Goretti Church, I was in charge of providing
Case Management services to 130 low-income needy families and homeless singles, evaluating
the needs of the community and responding by developing programs, centered on: Health &
Wellness, Nutrition, parent education, children’s summer programs and providing on-site
resources. I also facilitated 2 food distribution programs, in partnership with Second Harvest Food
Bank serving groceries to the community in Downtown and East San Jose.
- Supervised 5 program staff and large groups of volunteers
- Prepared monthly reports and maintained program food budget
- Developed W ellness based curriculum for children and linkage for parents that support self-
sufficiency
- Designed data base for maintaining client records
- Organized major events, such as; volunteer recognition, senior brunch, holiday food
baskets, and Toys for Tots give away for both sites
Education:
William Jessup University – San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration