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Humacao, Puerto Rico

Establish business structure and strategy, while submitting municipal, state permits, and patents for the organization in Puerto Rico. Create a human resources recruiting program.

Puerto Rico

Business Consulting Services that provide services covering a wide range of issues including the following challenges:Change Management• Define, plan, and execute strategic organizational change, from both people and systems perspectives.• Manage organizational transformations including restructuring, hiring, layoffs, consolidations, and acquisitions.• Align initiatives with the organizations vision and mission.Performance Management• Provide performance-based… Show more Business Consulting Services that provide services covering a wide range of issues including the following challenges:Change Management• Define, plan, and execute strategic organizational change, from both people and systems perspectives.• Manage organizational transformations including restructuring, hiring, layoffs, consolidations, and acquisitions.• Align initiatives with the organizations vision and mission.Performance Management• Provide performance-based training and/or coaching to maximize contributions.• Perform "gap analyses" by identifying skills/abilities and future needs.• Develop strategies to close performance gaps.Leadership Development• Coach individuals to improve their abilities to lead and manage.• Instill the value of innovative leadership.• Teach conflict resolution skills to help leaders resolve and mediate conflict, as well as help leaders, recognize the potential for conflict before it arises.Climate/Culture/Interpersonal Relationships• Improve communication channels within the departments for productive cooperation/teamwork and to build trust and respect.• Assess personal work styles and provide coaching on how to integrate all styles for a positive and productive work environment.• Develop methods to address risk management.Organizational Structure/Work Processes/Job Design• Assess and refine the processes and methods of critical operations.• Analyze staffing needs and restructure positions, focusing on effective job matches and utilizing positions consistent with their classification and grade level, thereby leveraging human resources in the most cost-effective and efficient manner. Show less

Denver, Colorado

An LLC to gain experience while attending my master's degrees. Change manager consultant/contractor guiding senior leaders, executives, and professionals in helping them fulfill goal-oriented life changes. Provide direct support and coaching to all levels of managers and supervisors as they help their direct reports through transitions. Support and manage project teams in integrating, and risk change management activities into their project plans.

Denver, Colorado

Review contracts, expenses, and budget management for compliance with Federal regulations and policy. Create and review reports on grant development and status as required. Program/Project managed two shelters with a combined 250 client capacity. Oversaw a staff of 27 part-time and full-time employees. Review Federal and State grants and support reconciliation of issues or concerns.Increased employee program change buy-in with a focus on the people side of… Show more Review contracts, expenses, and budget management for compliance with Federal regulations and policy. Create and review reports on grant development and status as required. Program/Project managed two shelters with a combined 250 client capacity. Oversaw a staff of 27 part-time and full-time employees. Review Federal and State grants and support reconciliation of issues or concerns.Increased employee program change buy-in with a focus on the people side of change; including changes to business processes, systems and technology, job roles, and general shelter operations. Created a shelter case management department to measure client stability, housing, and resiliency planning. Implemented Design Thinking to generate customer buy-in from individualistic shelter services to buy-in communal shelter services. File all Project/Grant information used to support grant development in the HMIS Case Management system.Utilized Stage-Gate techniques to measure the innovative process and requirements before moving on to another stage in the change process. Developed an educational program to address biases and misconceptions regarding the client served, and vulnerable populations. Collaborated with the Denver Road Home program, and other organizational stakeholders, to ensure best practices within our services. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Transparently program/project managed a no-turn-away family shelter with a staff of 12 Staff Advocates and 10 Staff On-call Advocates.Review contracts, expenses, and budget management for compliance with Federal regulations and policy. In collaboration with the Human Solutions Finance Department, proposed, implemented, and Stage-Gate measured a new system for employees to clock in and out in order to tighten regulation of employee hours worked. This action resulted in an… Show more Transparently program/project managed a no-turn-away family shelter with a staff of 12 Staff Advocates and 10 Staff On-call Advocates.Review contracts, expenses, and budget management for compliance with Federal regulations and policy. In collaboration with the Human Solutions Finance Department, proposed, implemented, and Stage-Gate measured a new system for employees to clock in and out in order to tighten regulation of employee hours worked. This action resulted in an increase between $2,000-$4,000 to the shelter budget. Review Federal and State grants and support reconciliation of issues or concerns.Managed shelter operations including pest abatement, annual testing of backflow systems, and commercial kitchen systems, in order to improve living conditions of the shelter. Create and review reports on grant development and status as required. In collaboration with staff, created a staff breakroom which resulted in an increase in staff morale and welfare. Conducted weekly client/staff collaborative meetings; resulting in the strengthening morale of shelter guests as they took initiative to take better care of shelter space and community. File all Project/Grant information used to support grant development in the HMIS Case Management system.Empowered staff, through open communication training and supervision, to focus on self-care while delivering services to families in a high level of crisis.Utilized Stage-Gate techniques to measure the innovative process and requirements before moving on to another stage in the change process. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Transparently-project and program managed a women’s shelter-union-represented staff of 12 Residential Advocates, 35 Residential On-call Advocates, and a custodial advocate.Utilized Stage-Gate techniques to measure the innovative process and requirements before moving on to another stage in the change process. Create and review reports on grant development and status as required. Ensured shelter safety with a convivial environment to a broad diversity of people… Show more Transparently-project and program managed a women’s shelter-union-represented staff of 12 Residential Advocates, 35 Residential On-call Advocates, and a custodial advocate.Utilized Stage-Gate techniques to measure the innovative process and requirements before moving on to another stage in the change process. Create and review reports on grant development and status as required. Ensured shelter safety with a convivial environment to a broad diversity of people experiencing homelessness-including people of all races, nationalities, languages, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities.In collaboration with the Logistics Manager and use of Design Thinking, revised and restructured shelter logistics, budgeting techniques, and ordering systems for all shelters/transitional living facilities within the organization. Partnered with a professional chef to design/implement a food program without additional expenses to the budgetImproved staff monthly training, morale, and welfare resulting in optimal operational efficiency. What resulted was an increase in the annual client-to-housing count, reduced violent incidents, and the lowest full-time employee turn-over rate amongst Transition projects in Low Barrier Shelters.Submitted a Supervisory Position Proposal-first assistant manager of the shelter, emphasizing self-care and empathetic communication. The proposal was granted and resulted in a high level of client satisfaction. Under the guidance of the Director of Shelters, with exceptionally constricted time constraints, established the need and converted the shelter from overnight operations to a 24-hour shelter. In collaboration with the IT Department, reviewed and revised methods for collecting accurate data for shelter count-Service Point; resulting in a decrease in error rate from 47% to 5%; contributing to the improvement of Transition Project facility data collection. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Met with clients once per week (Caseload of approximately 40clients). Assisted in case assessment, goal plan setting and connection to appropriate services resulting in a high rates of employment amongst clients. Gained knowledge of various housing opportunities, developing an active housing resource file to assist clients with a rapid transition into housing. Developed, with clients, a service contract outlining steps toward self-sufficiency. Assisted… Show more Met with clients once per week (Caseload of approximately 40clients). Assisted in case assessment, goal plan setting and connection to appropriate services resulting in a high rates of employment amongst clients. Gained knowledge of various housing opportunities, developing an active housing resource file to assist clients with a rapid transition into housing. Developed, with clients, a service contract outlining steps toward self-sufficiency. Assisted clients in locating housing within context of program guidelines. Aided and supported clients in gaining education/job training opportunities. Supported clients with maintaining a positive relationship with their landlord to be able to retain housing. Helped monitor and maintain education/employment plan by interacting with clients, other case managers, and others with whom the client is involved. Advocated to internal and external divisions and organization for clients to ensure success of self-efficacy plans. Assisted clients in developing skills, such as budgeting, housekeeping, time management, organizing, and prioritizing. Referred clients to appropriate community services to assist with their needs. Regularly monitored overall case plans and make recommendations for change, where needed. Assisted clients in resolving transportation needs, providing when necessary. Maintained complete, quality assured, and court worthy accurate case records. Cooperated in a team approach for assertive case management models. Met regularly with Director of Community Services to review work, and implement changes when necessary. Assisted with supervision of maintenance personnel. Assisted with certain aspects of budget, billing and supervision of a 24 unit, family-transitional living apartment complex.Maintained positive working relationship with resources in the community. Show less

Master'S Degree, Communications Management- Organizational Development

Master'S Certificate, Strategic And Innovative Change

B.A.S. Human Services And Psychology

Activities and Societies: Diversity Center Peer Mentor, Black Student Union, Hispanic Student Union

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Laboratory Science

Activities and Societies: Southeast Community College, Student Senate President 2008-2009 Southeast Community College, Student Senate Vice.