Chief Operating Officer
Resume:
CONTACT
advlnh@r.postjobfree.com
West Hollywood, CA 90069
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office,
Google Cloud Platform,
Basecamp Project Mgt.,
Team Leadership/Training, and
Fluent in Spanish
(written and spoken)
MARCELO J. OLMOS, MPA
Dear Hiring Professional,
I am excited to share my cover letter and resume for your consideration. I began my career in the non-profit/education sector in 2007, working alongside dedicated Executive Directors, Board Members and Community Stakeholders, bringing forth systemic and innovative change to high need communities via effective leadership, impactful program development, successful team management, strategic planning, compliance & oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and strong business acumen.
My past roles include director and C-level experience in board governance, program, fund development, administration, and business with private and public non-profit institutions such as Academia Avance School and New Los Angeles School. Throughout my education and career I have prided myself in my ability to build strong and lasting relationships with all stakeholders while bringing innovative ideas to assist in the prosperity of the organization's mission, program and business goals. As a transformational leader, I have developed strong staff to support these efforts resulting in a proven track record of implementing and managing administrative, operational and program related responsibilities, striving for innovation, fostering collaboration amongst all, and drive projects to successful completion. During my tenure, I have secured and managed over $2MM in federal, state, and corporate grants towards college & career readiness and mental/preventative health programs impacting over 1,200 students and families focused on K-12 educational equity. Recent accomplishments include a successful 5-year charter renewal, lead the WASC accreditation renewal, Career Technical Education program creating job pathways, securing over $1MM during COVID via SBA, compliant audits, and COVID preparedness. I have over ten years of director level experience within the charter schools managing business and financial services, board governance and policy oversight, program leadership, operations, human resources, information technology, facilities, and transportation.
My passion lies in serving and advocating for under-resourced or marginalized communities such as people of color, and LGBTQ+ by forging action that empowers and opens opportunities via promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion. I would gladly welcome a meeting to discuss the role. Sincerely,
VISIONARY STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP, CAPACITY
BUILDING, OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM EXCELLENCE.
Marcelo J. Olmos
EDUCATION
M.A. in Public Administration
CSU Northridge
Honors - 2015
B.A. in Communications
CSU Fullerton
2005
CERTIFICATION
School Chief Business Officer
Training Program, CSDC
Lead a $7.2 million organization in both internal and external facing responsibilities such as program oversight, analysis & compliance, operations, business/financials/budgets/contracts, community outreach/development, human resources, payroll, safety management, transportation, strategic planning, and fund/resource development. Work closely with the Executive Director and Principal to chart Avance’s continued success of 100% graduation, over 80% college attainment, over 70% persistence rate at college, three successful charter renewals, and two WASC renewal accreditations.
Continue to implement a fund development plan (corporate, Federal/State & philanthropic) that increased revenues of over
$1MM to support the strategic direction of the organization and programs for students and families inclusive of grant management cycles of assigned foundations.
Successfully created, implemented, and managed the Building Healthy Relationships Program and College & Career Technical Education Program targeting vulnerable students/families (within the community) focusing on empowerment, prevention and intervention on the topics of career/workforce development, mental and preventative health education. Facilitated and collaborated with the Board of Directors to create a strategic plan (vision, mission, objectives, strategies and action plan) inclusive of stakeholder involvement, program development, grants/fundraising, board governance & policies, budget/finance, marketing/communications, and facilities upgrade/expansion. Oversaw and conducted office hiring, on boarding, exit interviews, performance evaluations, compensation analysis, payroll and proper documentation for legal and personnel issues in accordance with CA labor law Developed and provided a strengths-based approach to professional training to leadership and staff, setting SMART goals, leading team projects/programs, weekly meetings with leadership/staff, oversee consultants and external vendors, foster relationships and capacity building for a team of 40+ administrative staff and faculty members. MARCELO J. OLMOS, MPA
Chief Operating Officer: July 2016 to Present Day
AVANCE SCHOOLS, INC. DBA ACADEMIA AVANCE
Development Director: July 2014 to July 2016
AVANCE SCHOOLS, INC. DBA ACADEMIA AVANCE
Develop and execute Avance's annual fundraising plan to generate achieved goal of over $300,000 Secured financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations such as Kaiser Foundation, Comerica Bank, UNIDOSUS, CA Department of Education and other Federal Grant Programs. Developing and tracking proposals and reports for all foundation and corporate fundraising ensuring 100% completion and grant renewal.
Manage the implementation of donor data base, data entry and gift processing. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors to support Avance's mission and implement give and get policy within the Avance Board of Directors.
Creating and executing a strategy for a large sustained base of annual individual donors that secured over 85% participation from families and community businesses.
Overseeing organization of special events such as annual fundraisers netting over $30,000 to support the Senior class and other programming at Avance.
Planning, directing, and coordinating marketing efforts to increase enrollment/brand awareness resulting in 20% of new students at Avance.
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Head of Operations for nonprofit charter school with a $4 million budget, working under Executive Director, responsible for a team of 5, establishing and maintaining relationships with the community, Los Angeles Unified School District and the City of Los Angeles. Main focuses consisted of human resources, project management, financials, technology, and facilities. Oversaw and conducted office hiring, on boarding, exit interviews, performance evaluations, compensation analysis, payroll and proper documentation for legal and personnel issues in accordance with CA labor law. Headed weekly administrative meetings, developed and provided training to staff on a monthly basis, fostered relationship building and strategic planning for a team of 15 educators and 5 administrative staff members. Led and finalized contract-pricing negotiations, MOU for consultants and external vendors related to facility, technology, and program needs.
Operations Director: October 2011 to July 2014
NEW LOS ANGELES CHARTER SCHOOL
Operations Director: April 2007 to October 2011
AVANCE SCHOOLS, INC. DBA ACADEMIA AVANCE
Head of Operations for nonprofit charter school with a $5 million budget, working under Executive Director, responsible for a team of 10, establishing and maintaining relationships with the community, Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles County Office of Education, State Board of Education and the City of Los Angeles. Main focuses consisted of human resources, project management, financials, technology, and facilities. Oversaw and conducted office hiring, on boarding, exit interviews, performance evaluations, compensation analysis, payroll and proper documentation for legal and personnel issues in accordance with CA labor law. Headed weekly administrative meetings, developed and provided training to staff on a monthly basis, fostered relationship building and strategic planning for a team of 15 educators and 5 administrative staff members. Led and finalized contract-pricing negotiations, MOU for consultants and external vendors related to facility, technology, and program needs.
Assisted Executive Director in monthly board meeting by ensuring Brown Act compliance, updates on Operations, strategic planning and meeting minutes.
Developed and provided a strengths-based approach to professional training to leadership and staff, setting SMART goals, leading team projects/programs, oversee consultants and external vendors, foster relationships and capacity building for a team of 40+ administrative staff and faculty members. EDUCATION
M.A. in Public Administration
CSU Northridge
Honors - 2015
B.A. in Communications
CSU Fullerton
2005
Grantsmanship, Program Oversight, Strategic,
Proficient in Microsoft Office,
Google Cloud Platform,
Basecamp Project Mgt.,
Team Leadership/Training, Board Member
Management, Diversity & Inclusion, and
Fluent in Spanish
VOLUNTEER
Board Member
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Responsible for the development,
integration, and implementation of
all communication activities and
supporting LGBTQ+ candidates 2
Account liaison for top client (Boeing) ensuring and maintaining resolution of high level member claim issues Maintained strong customer service and communication with client via daily conference call, evaluate and adjust work flows as necessary to ensure client retention while exceeding performance guarantees of 3 business day turnaround time. Managed and prepare daily audit reports, coordinate training and evaluation with other staff members/team Achieved progressive promotion history from customer service representative to account/claims liaison within first year Account Liaison (Boeing): October 2011 to July 2014 ANTHEM HEALTHCARE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPT. (PREVIOUSLY VALUE OPTIONS/BEACON) SKILLS
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