Experience

EOC of IRC

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2017 - Present

  With this organization, I direct the day-to-day operations of the Community Action/Head Start Agency. I communicate accomplishments and issues requiring policy action to board on a regular basis and partner with board members and staff to improve the direction of operations and secure funding for the annual operating budget through grants, fundraisers, and donations. Additionally, I collaborate with state, federal, local governments, community groups, and organizations to reach educational and self-sufficiency goals. I also ensure that procedures and policies related to child supervision, health, safety, finances, and data management are followed by the agency, secure new programs, funding, and initiatives while governing existing programs, and nurture work environment and culture by increasing morale and reducing turnover. Some key achievements in this role include: • Raised over $100K through annual campaigns, fundraising events, and grants, all of which provided funding for the capital projects of 75% of centers. • Boosted employee morale through the implementation of staff wellness and employee recognition programs. Show less



Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties

• Director of Family Services

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2017

  With this organization, I managed the eligibility, enrollment, and delivery of childcare resources and referral, school readiness, and voluntary prekindergarten services per all regulatory requirements and coalition policy decisions. I attained department objectives through staff leadership, planning, and department activity evaluations. In addition, I assured quality service by enforcing standards and resolving customer issues and analyzed data to identify trends regarding availability, affordability, and quality of childcare in three-county area. I also spearheaded the planning and implementation of departmental policies and procedures, advised families in the community about early childcare and education services through outreach and public speaking, and prepared and submitted grants for funding. Some key achievements in this role include: • Successfully forecasted $10M monthly for childcare spending by developing a new database tracking system that displayed in real-time daily enrollment and the potential cost of care. • Revamped data analysis to provide accurate information regarding the agency's state, leading to intentional strategic goal planning. Show less



Early Learning Coalition of Indian River Martin & Okeechobee Counties

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• System Analyst

  • Nov 2007 - Jul 2011

  With this organization, I designed training plans and materials for coalition staff and optimized productivity by streamlining database operations, monitoring, and training. I generated monthly, quarterly, and annual analytical reports for funding initiatives per compliance requirements. and headed the administration of state database. I also ensured compliance with federal, state and local governments as well as with provider attendance records by conducting monthly audits and superintended management, school readiness, and voluntary prekindergarten annual contracts.Some key achievements in this role include:• Supervised the administration of timely school readiness and voluntary prekindergarten payments to providers annually in amount of $10M.• Improved productivity by 50% by eliminating manual processes in favor of electronically automated processes. Show less

• Director of Reimbursement and Enrollment

  • Oct 2006 - Nov 2007

  With this organization, I governed the interpretation of federal, state, and local laws in relation to determining eligibility of clients seeking childcare services. I developed monthly and ad hoc reporting for funding and reimbursement to childcare providers and advised on data administration of the childcare management system. In addition, I oversaw management of cases of voluntary prekindergarten and school readiness client records and facilitated relationships with clients and customers. I also led reimbursement and eligibility staff, trained staff regularly in accordance with departmental changes, and updated procedures per state policies and statutes.Some key achievements in this role include:• Mobilized a team of 15 in the implementation of the new state childcare management system.• Enhanced agency reporting efficiency by 50% from creating a Tableau database dashboard. Show less