Cindy Wheeler Email and Phone Number

The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is a private, non-profit corporation providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services.My goal is to work in partnership with service providers, private/public agencies and organizations, educators and school districts, advocates, policy makers and the community to support my clients and their families. I want to make sure my families have the tools needed to live a quality life and the ability to achieve their dreams.Duties include:•Advocate on behalf of consumers to protect their rights under the law and ensure that they receive those services and benefits to which they are entitled.Facilitate the planning process and develop the Individual Program Plan (IPP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for assigned Consumers and oversee the implementation of the IPP/IFSP. Monitor and evaluate the services provided through the plan.•Coordinate and support the implementation of the Consumers plan which may include identifying natural supports and generic services and evaluating when a need exists that can only be met through RCEB authorized funding.•Assist the consumer and family in obtaining essential diagnosis and evaluation from appropriate practitioners and secure written reports and other information which assesses and interprets the consumer’s situation.•Monitor the consumer’s health and safety.•Maintain all documentation and contacts as required by law, regulation and policy.•Implement RCEB policies and procedures.•Complete functional and/or developmental reviews.

Cape History: In 1962, three years before the National Head Start Program was conceived, local nursery school teachers and community leaders started the Nursery School Scholarship Fund (NSSF) to pay the tuition of children from low-income families, allowing them to attend local, private preschools. CAPE originated from that organization. In 1965, CAPE, Inc. received a federal grant to provide Head Start programs in the Tri-Valley area. CAPE, Inc. now serves over 200 children and families at eight different sites in Livermore, Pleasanton, and Dublin. (Retrieved January 15, 2011, from www.capeheadstart.org)As an Early Childhood Education (ECD) teacher and specialist, I worked collaboratively in the planning, design and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning environments. Attention given to cognitive development, creative expression, physical-motor development, social and emotional development, STEM and multicultural experiences. Following and supporting a child's growth and learning using the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP), and Learning Accomplishment Profile (LAP-D). These tools allowed the team to address the specific needs of each child in the classroom.In addition to teaching, I also specialized in advocacy, parent training, and coordinating educational meetings and demonstrated developmentally appropriate learning methods to use with young children.

-Reported directly to President of Corporation-Responsible for financial growth of operationsInterfaced with customers and wholesale banks-Responsible for control of all budget line items and investigating all avenues -Monitor and control all accounts receivable-Evaluate performance, make salary recommendations, and administer disciplinary actions consistent with company policy-Generated educational and marketing materials-Implemented sales/marketing strategies-Developed and conduct presentations to facility and clients-Maintained all customer and employee files-Develop plans for the efficient use of materials, equipment and employees-Ensured recruiting, interviewing and staffing of personnel are conducted to efficiently staff the service, sales and administrative functions of the branch location-Provide on-boarding training to all new employees and maintain an ongoing program to develop and promote employees -Responsible for maintaining an injury-free work environment

-Provided guidance to loan officers and loan processors-Oversaw marketing projects-Assisted President and Vice President in projects, marketing campaigns and budget estimates-Developed staff-Analyzed operations-Reviewed finacial statements and generated activity reports-Attended networking functions to promote company

_Created a vision and motivated sales team-Mentored sales force-Increased market share-Formulated, directed and coordinated marketing material for Realtors-Created advertisements and promotions-Identified, developed and evaluated market strategies based on companies objectives and market characteristics-Directed the hiring and performance evaluations for the corporation-Developed strategies for customer satisfaction

-Balanced critical daily priorities and act as primary point of contact for President- Communicated and monitored complex data process, reports, memos etc. - Managed all office correspondence, communicating with office staff and clientele-Oversaw heavy scheduling, calendar management and travel arrangements-Streamlined the daily activities of a fast-paced office • Maintained high level management projects, appointments and conferences