Administrative Management Professional

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT POSITION

Leadership § Advocating § Negotiation § Strategic Vision § Fundraising § Not for Profit

Leadership, management, and capacity building in deadline driven environments with proven record of success in executive management, consulting, strategic planning, fundraising, research, teaching, project management/execution, and team supervision. Proven ability to advocate policy positions to executives and elected officials. Skilled in negotiating and demonstrated knowledge of working with culturally diverse populations and community groups. Experience creating and maintaining high-level relationships with the philanthropic community, local government, and the private sector. Strong background in drafting grant proposals and contracts, with proven ability to meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Accustomed to working independently or collaboratively in order to provide strategic direction and meet project deadlines and goals. Track record of accountability and responsibility.

Core Competencies:

Ø Skilled in management, data analysis, research collection, and fundraising.

Ø Proven ability to secure grants from a diverse portfolio of donors.

Ø Strong knowledge of capacity building and shared governance within culturally diverse populations and community groups.

Ø Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Ø Expertise in interaction and rapport-building.

Ø Strength of character, discipline, and resolve in completion of projects.

Ø Conversant in Spanish language.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Program Leadership

Team-Building/Personnel Development

Program Accountability/Regulatory Compliance

Budgetary Creation/Management

Program Development/Implementation/Evaluation

Community Outreach/Public Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Daystar Bilingual School

Juticalpa, Honduras Aug 2008 – Jun 2009

Social Studies Teacher

·Oversaw a wide range of students from grades 7 through 10 with average class size of 34 students.

·Strategically developed innovative lesson plans for history, social studies, and civic leadership.

·Implemented behavior modification techniques and presented clearly defined expectations for students.

·Participated in staff leadership training, coordinated student affairs activities, and community building.

·Employed diverse techniques to promote active learning and problem-solving in the classroom.

·Gained exceptional skills and experience in managing and providing guidance to 198 students daily.

Gastinell’s TLC Social Services Agency

San Francisco, CA

Feb 2004 – Apr 2008

Program Director

·Managed, delegated, and evaluated staff performance according to program strategies.

·Performed program budget allocation analysis including review and projection. Maintained monthly accountability of grant expenditures. Provided regular financial statements to Board of Directors.

·Researched and prepared RFPs relevant to agency mission, objectives, and ability to execute.

·Developed processes to evaluate and plan for future program development. Partnered with Board of Directors and staff to develop and implement a 5-year strategic plan.

·Provided documentation of training activity compliance records and reports requested by local and state agencies. Maintained major individual donor portfolio. Worked with Board of Directors to sustain and expand diversified funding base consisting of individual, corporate gifts, and foundation grants.

·Raised public profile of the agency by representing and advocating with public and private partners. Served as spokesperson to collaborative agencies, media, donors, and the general public.

·Served as liaison to local school districts. Advocated for foster care youth educational rights under Assembly Bill 490.

·Ensured participation and collaboration from local stakeholders including law enforcement, local school districts, community organizations, juvenile justice agencies, volunteers, and faith-based institutions.

Brackpool Foundation

San Francisco/Los Angeles, CA

Feb 2006 – Jul 2006

Research Consultant

·Worked as independent contractor and reported directly to the president of foundation.

·Developed research tool to efficiently evaluate variables for program development.

·Actively participated in discussions/symposiums with local/international agencies to address trends in foundation development and charitable giving.

·Built upon network of local/state/international resources to enhance and expand program strategies.

·Performed risk analysis for political/socioeconomic suitability of the mission.

·Led the development and establishment of emerging foundation’s mission and program summary.

California Public Utilities Commission

San Francisco, CA

Oct 2003 – Sep 2005

Graduate Student Assistant/Public Policy Research

·Represented Commissioner Susan P. Kennedy in executive-level interviews of Class A California water utilities executives.

·Compiled data towards formal report and assessment of private sector infrastructure investment projections and regulatory trends.

·Researched and contributed data towards white papers addressing emerging energy markets and telecommunications reform for the State of California.

·Managed the recruitment and selection process of Public Policy graduate student internships.

·Assigned specific policy research as directed by the Chief of Staff.

Managed Health Network

San Rafael,

CA Mar 2002 – Sep 2003

Clinical Operations Specialist

·Evaluated mental health professionals for HMO membership and held responsible for negotiating reimbursement rates.

·Ensured proper coordination of services and coverage for varying levels of behavioral health per clinical protocol and necessity.

·Coordinated and analyzed crisis intervention/hospitalization services for members.

Berlitz Languages, Inc.

Beverly Hills,

CA Jun 1996 – May 2001

English Instructor

·Facilitated classes in English instruction for individuals and groups.

·Prioritized and administered corporate language assessments.

·Contributed to lesson plans, scripting, and subsequently implemented immersion, acculturation, and cultural sensitivity training programs designed for corporate expatriates conducting business in Los Angeles.

EDUCATION:

Executive Masters of Public Administration (2006)

Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA

Master of Science in Human Resource Management (2005)

Ageno School of Business, Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2001)

College of Natural and Social Sciences, California State University

Los Angeles, CA

Finalist 2005

Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs, Coro Center for Civic Leadership

San Francisco, CA

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

San Francisco Food Bank

San Francisco,

CA 2005 – 2008

Volunteer

·Volunteered at distribution center for annual holiday food drives.

·Arranged and sorted food for distribution at local nonprofits and for local citizens in need.

Campaign Research

San Francisco,

CA 2006

Volunteer

·Provided assistance to local Board of Education candidate in formulating outreach strategy to increase votes in ethnically diverse communities during 2006 elections.

·Strengthened fundraising sources to increase campaign funding through local unions, clubs, and individual donors.

·Coordinated administrative duties associated with public events and correspondence to stakeholders.

San Francisco City & County Civil Grand Jury

San Francisco, CA

2005 – 2006

Volunteer

·Impaneled Grand Juror for the 2005-2006 fiscal year.

·Actively participated in investigations of city and county officers, departments, and agencies.

·Contributed data/personal interviews toward formalized reports, accountability guidelines, and recommendations for the Office of Mayor Gavin Newsom.

Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School

San Francisco, CA

Summer/Fall 2005

Volunteer

·Collaborated with Executive Director in Program and Curriculum Development objectives.

·Researched federal/private funding sources for satellite community outreach programs.

·Ensured programmatic compliance with No Child Left Behind federal directives for program funding.

Intrepid Consulting & Diversity Exchange

Los Angeles/San Francisco, CA

2000 – 2002

Volunteer

·Chartered 501 c3 nonprofit to provide mentoring/life-skills coaching for at-risk youth.

·Developed cultural enrichment curriculum and international exchange program.

·Prospected for potential program funding sources.

·Assembled program summary and grant proposals.

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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