Erika Forbes

Faith and OutReach Manager at Texas Freedom Network
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States, US

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Experience

    • Political Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Faith and OutReach Manager
      • Oct 2018 - Present

    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director Of Business Development
      • Oct 2010 - Aug 2015

      National and East Coast regional leader responsible for sales,new account development, retaining of high and challenging clients and key training of account reps in customer service. Exceeded revenue by 100% in two new markets and one existing market including regional expansion,claimed 50% customer acquisition from competitors,introduced natural growth and expanded account strategies. Achieved exceptional renewal, sales and profitability growth nationally. Up leveled market share and profitability of East Coast region resulting in over $13M in sales in second year. Show less

    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • National Training and Business Development Diector
      • May 2009 - Sep 2010

      Responsible for implementing all aspects of the CLASS training on a national scale.Including addition business development and expanding of training and coaching to increase company bottom line by 25%,training over 500 educators and senior leadership, implementing bi-weekly cycles with school districts throughout the program year, individualizing coaching techniques according to senior level goals and strategic plan,maintaining fidelity to the CLASS™research-based model, and providing information to monitor implementation. - Train and provide ongoing support to upwards of 100 high level leadership as they engage in Teachstone’s professional development program. - Coach cohorts of teachers using the CLASS™research-based model including: - review and edit education video - write reflective prompts - prepare for conferences - write cycle summaries and action plans - follow-up with teachers and provide individual support, as needed - Plan Implement and Lead all national trainings in coach supports, including: - MTP™ Coaches Training (3 days) - Biweekly, one-on-one meetings with seniorSpecialist, including receipt of feedback on fidelity to the model and effective coaching strategies - Quarterly calibrations on the CLASS Tool Show less

    • Executive Director
      • Apr 2007 - May 2009

      Lead the successful operation of five child development programs across 4 campus, supervising 8 managers, 5 admin staff, 80 career teaching staff and up to 50 student assistants • Comply with Title 5 and Title 22 state licensing requirements balancing program sustainability, safety and compliance needs • Build and develop teacher competencies; act as a mentor who coaches and collaborates with the team to develop and execute methods, best practices and strategies • Ensure model training and engagement experiences for managers, teachers and staff (including observation & feedback), support/develop a research environment in collaboration with academic researchers • Oversee enrollment, marketing, budgetary and financial decisions • Work collaboratively across multiple stakeholder groups (interface with University leadership, clients, parents, faculty and licensing agency personnel) to ensure high quality customer experience • Develop and implement short term operational excellence and a long term strategy that ensures long term sustainability of the program • Administer a budget of $5 million annually (includes revenue, title 5 contract, federal food program, grants, donations and capital funds) Show less

    • Director Of Program Development
      • May 2003 - Apr 2007

      Oversee and provide leadership for 8 Early Care and Education Programs for high profile clients • Recruit, hire, orient, train and develop the talent of Center Directors • Develop and maintain high quality child development programs • Work closely with high profile corporate clients, staff and families to build and maintain high level of service for customer satisfaction and retention • Lead and support the implementation of NAEYC accreditation standards and criteria • Ensure prudent fiscal planning, budgeting and reporting; meeting target financial objectives for each center; managing regional budget of $11 million annually • Facilitate business growth and development • Provide strategic leadership for the region • Invest in and develop leaders to reach their full potential • Implement a Teacher Academy for successful onboarding of new teachers Show less

  • Santa Cruz Head Start
    • Santa Cruz,California
    • Director Operations
      • Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

      -Provided leadership to the agency and the community in the areas of business, philosophy and culture for the largest head start agency in Santa Cruz County. -Responsible for forecasting, budgeting and implementation of $1 million dollar budget. All public relations, community events and outreach. -Developed annual goals and company objectives, managed all aspects of operations centered on staff and client expectations as well as weekly and monthly reports on all activities. -Provided leadership to the agency and the community in the areas of business, philosophy and culture for the largest head start agency in Santa Cruz County. -Responsible for forecasting, budgeting and implementation of $1 million dollar budget. All public relations, community events and outreach. -Developed annual goals and company objectives, managed all aspects of operations centered on staff and client expectations as well as weekly and monthly reports on all activities.

Education

  • Calfornia State Hayward
    Bachelor of Education - BEd, Education
    1989 - 1992
  • One Spirit Interfaith Seminary
    Master's degree, World Religions
    2005 - 2008

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