Manager Safety

LINDA IZAGUIRRE MHR / MBA

**** ***** ******** **** *****, AZ 85284

E-Mail: ********.*****@*****.*** Cell: 209-***-****

Linked In Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/linda-izaguirre/20/184/3b1

Results-oriented energetic professional with significant experience and success in the profit and non-profit sector. Combined strong marketing and public relations skills with strict cost management to increase productivity, improve public awareness and reduce expenses. Dynamic communicator with ability to build effective relationships within the community, business leaders and with the media. An effective leader, able to mentor personnel to peak levels of performance. I am an outside of the box thinker who is driven by numbers, goals and problem solving.

Grant Development & Mgmt.

HR /Job Development

E-College Teaching Experience

Certified Career Counseling

Recruiter / Staff Development

Business Instructor

Certified Resume Writer

Relationship Cultivation

Sales & Marketing & Grant Writing

Certified Interviewer

Media & Public Relations

Database / Event Management

Certified Public Speaker

Curriculum Development

Current CPR / FA Instructor / Trainer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BROOKLINE COLLEGE - ONLINE / GROUND CAMPUS PHOENIX, AZ (CURRENT POSITION)

CAREER SERVICES LEAD SEPTEMBER 2020 TO CURRENT

Development of a student’s individual plan to overcome any employment barriers. Guide Graduates through the job search to employment. Resume writing, generating reports Campus Vue Super User. Daily management of staff. Preparing daily reports and three-month projections and meeting or exceeding all department goals. Responsible for six programs.

PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE PHOENIX CAMPUS PHOENIX, AZ

CAREER SERVICES, STUDENT SERVICES, REGISTRAR COORDINATOR, OFFICE MANAGER SEPTEMBER 2014 TO AUGUST 2020 (COORDINATORS ARE DIRECTORS AT PIMA)

Responsible for all the daily operations of Career Services, Student Services and Registrar departments. Daily management of staff. Assisted in building a campus from the ground up while conducting a teach-out. Implemented and maintained 5 cert and 3-degree programs. Completed 3 ABHES audits 0 findings Last Cohort year 90% 18-19, 98% 14-15, 95% 15 -16 and 100% 14-15 Cohort. With all programs reaching 90% and above percentage. Peak Performer 2015-2016 and Emerging Leader for 19-20 year. Black Board, Campus Nexus and CREAM Trainer. Conducted and Developed Career Workshops. Liaison for other campus.

ANTHEM COLLEGE ONLINE / GROUND CAMPUS PHOENIX, AZ (CAMPUS CLOSURE)

DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES AUGUST 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 2014

Responsible for all the daily operations of Career Services. Scheduled, interviewed, trained staff, evaluated staff. Conducted student re-direction, reports, audits. Approved exclusions and placements and assigned caseloads. Maintained public relations and served as a corporate liaison. Campus closed- filed Chapter 11.

CCI HEALD COLLEGE / EVEREST COLLEGE PHOENIX ONLINE CAMPUS MODESTO, CA / MESA, AZ

ADJUNCT BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR MAY 2014 TO MAY2015 (CAMPUS CLOSURE)

CAREER SERVICES MANAGER MAY 2013 TO AUGUST 2014 (BETTER OPPORTUNITY AT ANTHEM)

CAREER SERVICES ADVISOR II JANUARY 2012 TO MAY 2013 (TRANSFER TO ARIZONA / PROMOTION)

Taught online business course utilizing eCollege platform. Developed retention plan for “At-Risk “students.

Developed student’s individual plan to overcome any employment barriers. Guided Graduates through the job search to employment. Resume writing. Campus Nexus Super User / Trainer. Daily management of staff. Prepared daily reports and three-month projections and meeting or exceeding all department goals. Managed the caseload for all programs. Assisted Phoenix Campus - caseload placement. Placement rates 2012 cohort 90.68%, 2013 94.23% with four months left to work the caseload. Campus audit score 1.0 perfect score. Community liaison and business to business networking as a job developer and extern site developer. Member of the Everest College Phoenix Policy Committee reviewing and revising the college’s policy. Help to develop a new Career Services Department. Department won the Corporate Presidents Award 2012 for placement. Campus Vue Verification Team, Campus Vue Super User.

A RELIABLE TRAINING RIPON, CA (CURRENT)

HR / INSTRUCTOR TRAINER / INSTRUCTOR / OWNER SEPTEMBER 2000 TO CURRENT

Responsible for all marketing and daily operations. Responsible for conducting Safety Related Instructional Training, including Community CPR, CPR for the Professional, AED, 1st Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication, and ServSafe ® both online and classroom base. Instruction is conducted for A Reliable Training, FUN CPR, and the American Red Cross, National Restaurant Association. All aspects of Human Resources.

SELECT STAFFING MODESTO, CA (INTERIM POSITION THE CONTRACT WAS NOT RENEWED)

INTERIM ON-SITE MANAGER FOR E & J GALLO / G-3 MARCH 2011 TO JULY 2011

Responsible for all aspects from hiring, screening, testing, training, and payroll of all 100 - 300 on - site temporary associates. Cultivated relationships with department managers, supervisors, and human resources staff. Conducted safety and efficiency reports. Conducted safety inspections. Assisted client with candidate search and project coordination. Conducted all corrective action plans with employees. Sat on various client committees to ensured they received the best customer service available. Ensured employment laws were adhered to. Processed weekly payroll for 100-300 temporary staff used Nova Time 2000-4000 payroll system.

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE MODESTO, CA (LAID OFF COMPANYWIDE)

CAREER SERVICES MANAGER / JOB DEVELOPER / EXTERN MARCH 2009 TO MARCH 2011

Responsible for all the daily operations of Career Services. Scheduled, interviewed, trained staff, conducted evaluations and acceptance interviews. Conducted student re-direction and audits. Approved exclusions and placements; assigned caseload. Maintained public relations and was a corporate liaison networking to ensure job and extern site development. Oversaw the extern program and mentored / counseled as needed during the process. Taught and subbing as needed. Developed a staff of six and created policies and procedures. Conducted all required task related to of Human Resources.

●Implemented a successful transition to a new program involving a rotating assignment with 600 students and a reoccurring deadline of a five-week module.

●Revised the CSS100 (Career Services Seminar) curriculum training all staff in its delivery.

●Developed and managed a Toast Masters group to improve student’s interview skills.

●Spearheaded the college’s interdepartmental collaborations monthly meetings.

RPM CONSOLIDATED / ROYAL HAWAIIAN EXPRESS LATHROP, CA (LEFT TO RUN MY COMPANY)

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE MAY 2005 TO MAY 2007

Duties include overseeing sales, operation, customer service for all clients in the Sacramento, Fresno, and Central Valley Area. Responsible for the coordination of domestic and overseas cargo. Issued quotes, and processed claims. Cultivated and maintained relationships with customers. Entertained clients as needed at special events and dinners.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MANTECA / LATHROP MANTECA, CA (INTERIM POSITION)

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NOVEMBER 2003 TO SEPTEMBER 2004

RESOURCE & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR NOVEMBER 2003 TO SEPTEMBER 2004 (PROMOTED)

Assigned to oversee daily operations across five sites with over 2,000 members. Challenged to increase fiscal attentiveness, drive positive public awareness, and increase membership. Managed twenty staff members. As Resource Development Director I assumed responsibility for new position charged to increase funding for organization. Worked closely with Executive Director and Board to plan and execute programs with highest probability of success. Authored and completed eleven grants and received approximately $50 K in new funds, significantly increasing monies received from grants over the last twelve months. Supervised Capital Campaign.

●Spearheaded initiatives to drive awareness and increase membership using public relations and membership drives. Successfully placed 50 - 60 articles in local papers.

●Organized two Membership Drives and successfully increased membership.

●Physically cleaned main building to remove safety violations and improve appearance.

●Inventoried supplies and cut costs approximately 35% while simultaneously increasing staff hours and member usage during summer months.

●Improved employee’s morale by ensuring each employee had a job description and scheduled performance review.

●Improved safety awareness by sponsoring CPR / First Aid / Prevention of Disease Transmission training for staff and circulating material safety data sheets in compliance with OSHA regulations.

●Implemented formal, computerized Purchase Order and Financial Accounting system to enforce strict cost controls and improve fiscal analysis and forecasting. Identified approximately $40K in mis-categorized costs.

●Planned and executed all aspects of six major fundraising events- marketing, publicity, sponsorships, and logistics.

●Managed three-day televised sales telethon that produced $108,000.

●Coordinated Car Show raised -$2,500 and a Crab feed raised -$1,800, Golf Tournament raised -$$12,000.

●Formed relationships with local businesses resulting in increased positive awareness and increased donations.

AMERICAN RED CROSS, STANISLAUS CHAPTERS MODESTO, CA (BETTER JOB OPPORTUNITY)

HEALTH AND SAFETY DIRECTOR / INSTRUCTOR TRAINER 1997 TO 2003

Managed and executed all health and safety activities for large chapter. Oversaw activities of 500 Instructors providing wide range of courses (CPR, First Aid, and Child Care) to individuals and corporations. All aspects of Human Resources.

●Increased revenues by introducing four new courses.

●Analyzed new avenues to increase donations.

●Credited with setting up first website with online donations capabilities.

●Implemented donation program through local businesses.

●Increased participation in various Health and Safety events to solicit contributions.

●Recognized for Shoes for Kids Program that produced 400 pairs of shoes for children K-12. Ran similar program that produced over 400 blankets for the homeless.

●Implemented new computer network system and database system to track certifications, keep instructor qualifications current, print membership cards, track students, and assist in communications.

●Introduced Volunteer Handbook to detail policies and procedures to over 400 volunteers resulting in improved consistency and quality.

●Maintained knowledge and compliance with OSHA, Red Cross, NRA and EMSA regulations.

●Proactively improved community collaboration and attended various committee meetings.

●Served as necessary as Instructor conducting Chapter and Workplace Classes. Trained and monitored new Instructors; hold certifications as Instructor and Instructor Trainer for all Red Cross classes.

●Served as necessary as Instructor conducting Chapter and Workplace Classes. Trained and monitored new Instructors; hold certifications as Instructor and Instructor Trainer for all Red Cross classes.

YMCA, STANISLAUS COUNTY MODESTO, CA (POSITION FUNDED BY GRANT. GRANT WAS NOT RENEWED)

DIRECTOR OF SAFETY/ PROJECT RE-DIRECT/ POWER UP / AQUATICS DIRECTOR 1999 TO 2002

Accountable for all Safety and Compliance issues for organization. Additionally, managed two programs designed to increase children’s computer competencies. Wrote grants, managed budget, and organized systems to improve funding and productivity. Directed marketing to drive awareness and program enrollment. All aspects of Human Resources.

Wrote multiple grants and shepherded process from conception through to approval and implementation. Managed Power Up program sponsored by AOL and Hewlett Packard to increase children’s (K-12) computer competencies.

DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER MODESTO, CA EMERGENCY ROOM COORDINATOR 1995 TO 1997

Responsible for 14 Emergency Room Coordination. Coordinated communication between nurses, doctors, and departments. Maintained exam’s, test’s, and procedure orders and all related paperwork. Maintained phone management.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

University of Phoenix B.A. in Business Administration Master’s in Business Administration/Human Resources

Everest University Currently Pursuing B.A. in Higher Educational Management

Certified Employment Interview, Career Coach, Resume Writer PARWCC

29 Instructor / Instructor Trainer Certifications through ARC ASHI AHA NRA

COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT & AWARDS

Ripon High School Advisory Committees for Budget Cut’s Area Governor/President/Mentor Toast Master Leadership Service Award Boys and Girls Club of Manteca/Lathrop Ripon Army JROTC President RCAF Treasurer Manteca Valley CAPS Board Member/Development Director Capital Campaign San Joaquin Business Woman of the Year / Presidents Council for Women in Business

Manteca/Modesto Chamber Ambassador Grant Reader for United Way Stanislaus County Youth Advisory

2015-2016 Pima Peak Performer (Employee of the Year) 2014 thru 2019 Top Placing Campus of 19 Campuses Selected Emerging Leader

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