Regional Director of Housing Services – Orange County

• Jul 2022 - Present

Assistant Director of Housing Stabilization

• Mar 2021 - Jul 2022

Manager of Housing, Outreach and Engagement

• Nov 2018 - Feb 2021

Project Coordinator, Better Together: CA Teachers Summit

• Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

CSU Lead Coordinator for Better Together: CA Teachers Summit CSU Lead Coordinator for Better Together: CA Teachers Summit

Associate Director

• Aug 2016 - Nov 2016

• Serve as a primary assistant to the Center Director in development, grant applications, contracts, budgets and operation of the all programs.• Hire, train and supervise staff and assure all programs operate in compliance with federal, state and county regulations in accordance with approved standards and practices.• Act as a liaison between various organizations, governmental agencies and community leaders in the Greater Los Angeles area. • Serve as a primary assistant to the Center Director in development, grant applications, contracts, budgets and operation of the all programs.• Hire, train and supervise staff and assure all programs operate in compliance with federal, state and county regulations in accordance with approved standards and practices.• Act as a liaison between various organizations, governmental agencies and community leaders in the Greater Los Angeles area.

Lead Case Manager-Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

• Dec 2013 - Aug 2016

• Supervise case management staff, resolve and assist with client problems and make decisions in compliance with program policies, procedures and protocols.• Coordinate training activities to ensure that all operations staff are properly trained to implement program activities effectively.• Track spending and assure all expenditures are allowable according to grant guidelines. Also work to assure program compliance with all VA regulations and audits. • Supervise case management staff, resolve and assist with client problems and make decisions in compliance with program policies, procedures and protocols.• Coordinate training activities to ensure that all operations staff are properly trained to implement program activities effectively.• Track spending and assure all expenditures are allowable according to grant guidelines. Also work to assure program compliance with all VA regulations and audits.

HMIS Specialist-Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

• Oct 2013 - Nov 2013

• Coordinated with Case Managers and Intake staff to ensure HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) data standards and requirements were met at all times.• Trained staff on HMIS and provided assistance with problem resolution relating to the system.• Oversaw the privacy and confidentiality notification processes met all regulatory guidelines.• Verified, corrected and entered participant information into centralized database; conducted regular audits to assure accuracy of data.

Program Assistant,Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)

• Nov 2012 - Sep 2013

-Conduct assessment screenings to determine client eligibility-Input and maintain data in local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)-Ensure accuracy of HMIS for reporting purposes-Assist with budget tracking, supply orders, file maintenance, & form creation

VISTA Housing Coordinator

• Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

-Prepared updates and revisions of internal program tracking forms-Conducted ongoing community outreach to collaborate with housing community and Veteran population-Orchestrated and coordinated weekly Housing Stabilization Committee meetings

Associate Manager

• Jan 1999 - Nov 2012

-Recruited community organizations to participate in and promote the Health and Wellness Fair at Regal La Habra 16-Traveled throughout Southern California to administer staff training sessions and certification testing in projection-Tracked inventory, ordered /received product, encouraged staff to increase average sales through proven motivational techniques -Recruited community organizations to participate in and promote the Health and Wellness Fair at Regal La Habra 16-Traveled throughout Southern California to administer staff training sessions and certification testing in projection-Tracked inventory, ordered /received product, encouraged staff to increase average sales through proven motivational techniques

Teacher

• Dec 2007 - Apr 2010

-Developed and taught lesson plans for various secondary school classrooms in the ACCESS program-Audited student files and created Individual Learning Plans for each student on roster-Collaborated with administration and staff to create a safe and effective learning environment for all students -Developed and taught lesson plans for various secondary school classrooms in the ACCESS program-Audited student files and created Individual Learning Plans for each student on roster-Collaborated with administration and staff to create a safe and effective learning environment for all students