Experience

Worksystems, Inc.

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

• Senior Project Manager

  • 2023 - Present

  Plan, develop, coordinate, manage and evaluate workforce development programs and training activities delivered through community partnerships. Develop and manage complex budgets and contracts. Communicate program objectives and outcomes to a broad audience of interested parties. Provide technical assistance to contractors to ensure successful project outcomes. Evaluate program data, identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Work proactively with business, workforce, economic and community-based organizations to improve the workforce development system. Show less



Oregon Center For Nursing

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Director

  • 2021 - 2023

  Maintain oversight over operations, bookkeeping, partner relations and engagement, HR, fundraising, and event coordination. This includes organizing contracts, maintaining a system of internal policies and controls, providing executive level support for the Executive Director and Board of Directors, assisting with new program development, maintaining the organization's social media presence, advising on collateral material creation, and representing the organization with external interest groups. Show less

• Operations Manager

  • 2012 - 2021

  Provide executive level administrative support for the Executive Director, Board of Directors and multiple committees. Maintain various calendars and schedules, acting as liaison to committee and/or task force members, preparing for meetings (scheduling and agendas) and maintain related documentation and initiating and managing correspondence. Provide a variety of support services for staff. Develop and maintain processes for day-to-day office operation including mail, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and human resources issues. Organize and coordinate contracts, agreements, and reporting processes internally and externally. Maintain electronic and paper files, database, and webpages. Create and advise on the creation of collateral materials, including research briefs and reports, newsletters, publications, invitations, flyers, advertisements, etc.. Develop, plan and coordinated organization events including theme development, advertising, logistics management, sponsor coordination, etc. Maintain an up-to-date web presence including website formatting, editing, and maintaining an active social media presence on multiple platforms. Assist with organization's research activities, including coordination and communication with multiple contractors and grantors, finalizing research priorities, dissemination of research results and products. Show less

• Program Manager

  • 2011 - 2012

  Provide leadership for comprehensive program management, including development, implementation, evaluation, reporting, grant writing, and other project needs. Communicate effectively with partners and OCN staff to ensure program stability and productivity. Provide technical assistance and networking support to project groups, including diversity workgroups, workforce organizations, healthcare organizations and agencies and schools of nursing. Document program outcomes and results in accordance with evaluation measures. Enhance and expand current project resources, through coordination and collaboration with existing programs and agencies; develop new partnerships. Develop and disseminate the materials, documents, and documentation necessary for effective and successful program management. Coordinate, schedule and facilitate all meetings related to the project. Maintain appropriate level of organization for all project aspects (paper and electronic files, communication, website updates, etc). Develop and disseminate resources appropriate for the project’s development. Prepare all grant reporting documents according to established timelines; present program results to community groups. Show less

• Executive Assistant

  • 2009 - 2011

  Provided executive level administrative support for the Executive Director, Board of Directors and multiple committees. This included maintaining various calendars and schedules, acting as liaison to committee and/or task force members, preparing for meetings (scheduling and agendas) and maintaining related documentation and initiating and managing correspondence. Provided a variety of support services for staff. Maintained day-to-day office procedures including mail, check requests and deposits, payroll, and retirement benefits. Developed, maintained and met internal and external partner needs in a timely and accurate manner. Organized and coordinated contracts, agreements, and reporting processes internally and externally. Maintained electronic and paper files, database, and webpages. Created and advise on the creation of collateral materials, including newsletters, publications, invitations, flyers, advertisements, etc.. Assisted programs with event planning and coordination. Show less



Portland Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Job Developer

  • 2008 - 2009

  Communicated with students, employers and co-workers via e-mail, phone calls and face-to-face meetings. Ensured student satisfaction by developing and coordinating internships, providing information on appropriate job leads and matching students with employers. Networked and negotiated with local employers in a variety of industries to develop internships, researched potential job opportunities and created educational opportunities for students. Created, printed and distributed handouts, forms, flyers and other information as needed. Show less



Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Employment Services Staff

  • 2005 - 2007

  Recruited and enrolled participants into an industry-specific job placement program. Provided participants with information, education, counseling and guidance on trainings, employment and career advancement opportunities. Networked with other agencies, employers, unions, training providers to maintain current information on industry needs and trends. Compiled and reported accurate program statistics to funding source on a regular basis.

• Services Coordinator

  • 2003 - 2005

  Provided information and education to Eastern European immigrants about mental health services in the greater Portland area. Worked closely with representatives of mental health agencies, community organizations, social service providers to coordinate culturally-responsive services for participants. Assisted participants in locating and accessing needed support services (health clinics, legal assistance, disability services, transportation assistance, etc.). Led language-appropriate workshops for Eastern European participants on Chronic Disease Self-Management. Created and organized a network of mental health and support service providers working with Eastern European individuals. Attended 80+ hours of trainings on a variety of mental health topics to increase knowledge base in order to better serve clients. Show less

• Job Developer

  • 2002 - 2003

  Screened and referred non-native English speaking applicants to appropriate training, employment or career paths. Networked and negotiated with local employers in a variety of industries to develop internships, researched potential job opportunities and created educational opportunities for students. Developed and coordinated internships for students enrolled in specific training programs. Provided job search skills trainings based on current job readiness needs to students. Matched job-seeking students to employers using a variety of job search skills. Show less

• Job Developer/Career Coach

  • 1999 - 2002

  Maintained caseload of up to 70 non-native English-speaking participants, who were actively looking for work or recently employed. For over 1 year, this caseload was limited to Intensive Services participants (with significant physical and/or mental health barriers). Assessed participants for barriers to employment such as physical and mental health, cultural, religious, behavioral and family issues. Assisted participants in all aspects of the job search, including application, interview and hiring process. Developed and maintained close working relationships with employers, social services agencies and other community based organizations. Authored manual outlining Employment Service department structure and procedures (still used today). Participated in multiple committees, work groups and volunteer opportunities. Show less