Marilyn Chavez Email and Phone Number

• Cultivated relationships with external non-profit organizations focusing on children, resulting in a substantial increase in partnerships. Went from zero partners in 2017 to 94 in 2024, expanding business opportunities and extending network reach.• Conducted site visits with existing and potential partners and created action plans for them to follow• Achieved departmental goals by formulating and executing strategic plans, alongside implementing performance metrics to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.• Streamlined processes and effective communication strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in patients served in mobile clinics compared to stationary clinics managed by counterparts.• Identified bottlenecks within existing systems and proactively addressed challenges through the implementation of appropriate solutions, resulting in streamlined workflows and enhanced operational efficiency.• Maintained clear and transparent communication with employees and stakeholders, fostering alignment and collaboration towards established business goals.• Addressed customer concerns promptly and implemented successful corrective actions to maintain positive customer relations.• Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance to ensure the achievement of objectives and drive operational excellence.• Conducted interviews, hired employees, and recruited volunteers as needed. Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team performance.• Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frames, demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness in task execution.

• Initiated and managed partnerships with various stakeholders to expand pediatric patient population, fostering growth and sustainability of mobile vision clinics for school aged children and individuals and families experiencing homelessness. • Wrote MOUs to establish clear understandings of services between partners, ensuring effective collaboration and service delivery.• Led a team of 15+ optometrists and optometric staff in conducting vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams for needy school children, teens and families experiencing homelessness ensuring high-quality care and service delivery.• Managed project timelines to ensure successful completion of vision clinic operations, overseeing milestone achievement and adherence to deadlines.• Collected data to prepare productivity reports and presentations, providing insights into clinic performance and facilitating informed decision-making.• Collaborated with department manager to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, contributing to the achievement of shared goals and organizational success.

• Successfully recruited volunteer optometrists and optometric staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels for program operations.• Managed project schedules effectively, ensuring timely execution of program activities and alignment with organizational goals.• Led training sessions for volunteers, providing comprehensive instruction on program protocols and procedures to ensure high-quality service delivery.• Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Successfully solicited in-kind donations for annual fundraising events, resulting in a 62% increase in donations from $2,100 in 2012 to $5,532 in 2014. This includes receiving an in kind donation from In-N-Out• Demonstrated excellent writing abilities by crafting and editing sponsorship letters, submitting donation requests via online applications, preparing and distributing sponsorship packages, and sending thank-you letters to nurture sponsorship relationships.• Provided support to the fundraising committee, staff, and the Vice President of the Board of Directors, contributing to the overall success of fundraising initiatives and organizational objectives.

• Promoted events and programs to generate new membership and participation• Served as liaison between members, staff and outside organizations• Created and assisted in the creation of promotional material for publication and distribution• Projected event and advertising budgets and maintained financial records • Presented yearly budgets to various organizations in order to increase funding. Increased organizations funding to 5x's more than previous years• Assisted in managing an email list with 90 subscribers• Planned & facilitated 80+ workshops on various community issues• Made travel arrangements when necessary• Scouted for event locations when necessary• Assisted in schedule/project management

• Assisted in date input of OC Vitals Records• Filed documents for record keeping • Mailed out birth and death certificates to customers