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Naperville, IL, US

• Conduct analysis of grantee structures from across different entities, including functions, capacity, and systems by utilizing a broad array of data sources
• Develop an understanding of how grantees have developed an awareness of their community and used this information to determine their program design that meets the needs of children and families they serve

17926 Halsted Homewood IL 60430

• Oversaw the organization’s early learning education programs
• Directed strategic planning initiatives specific to program services enrollment, workforce, and family engagement
• Established and maintained working relationships with Board of Directors, Executive & Senior leadership, and internal cross functional groups
• Worked with early childhood education community entities to ensure effective services for those in priority populations
• Represent IAFC to external groups/organizations to promote the agency and increase utilization of services through events, presentations and/or day – to - day contact
• Provide oversight of departmental operations including policy and procedure development and maintenance, CQI, and accreditation initiatives

Greater Chicago Area

• Responsible for maintenance support of all early learning programs directly operated by IAFC as well as contracted Child Care Partners
• Develop and maintain program milestones, emergency preparedness plans and other key guidance documents
• Serve a lead role in partnering with IAFC’s Research department to identify innovative ways to evaluate the impact of the work of the Early Learning department Accomplishments:
• Oversaw departmental preparation that resulted in a successful outcome of the first monitoring review conducted by the Office of Head Start as well as the monitoring visit conducted by the Illinois School Board of.
• Instrumental in the achievement of national (NAEYC) and state accreditation (ExeleRate Silver & Gold) for early learning sites as well as completing the Parents as Teachers quality endorsement process
• Served as member of leadership team that oversaw the site search, design, and licensing of two early learning childcare centers and three new office suites at the department’s main office

1340 S. Damen Avenue, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60608

• Directed and provided oversight of department compliance, contract deliverables, annual budget of $23M, community outreach, and customer service operations
• Developed, monitored, evaluated and implemented quality control measures to ensure adequate and equitable workflow, throughput, and timely service delivery
• Represent the organization to statewide external groups/organizations to promote the agency and increase utilization of services Accomplishments:
• Operational lead on the implementation of new technology infrastructure for the organization including the redesign of the department’s customer call center and the supporting business processes
• As part of a three Director team, oversaw a department restructure of 270+ staff that resulted in a 70% increase in daily production.
• Enhanced the department’s communication protocol to better support internal and external customers.

Chicago, IL

• Directed planning of program budget of $5M; oversight and control of fiscal operations
• Supervised team of 9; coordinators and site directors
• Directed and monitored program activities ensuring services provided were of the highest quality; met standards prescribed by funding, licensing, and accrediting bodies
• Interpreted the service role of the agency to community and area groups and maintained effective liaison with their leaders
• Collaborated with senior management in identifying additional funding sources and responding to request for proposals; Prepared reports required by funding and/or accrediting agencies Accomplishments:
• Within first 30 days of hire, corrected 100% ~30 non-compliances identified by funders which led to an upgraded program status from unsatisfactory to satisfactory.

• Duties:
• Coordinated and managed the day to day operations of the Mental Health and Disability services for Early Head Start/Head Start program serving nearly 3500 children and families.
• Recruited and oversaw the activities of 10 mental health and disabilities consultants.
• Developed policies and procedures that ensured staff adhered to program’s best practice mandates.
• Developed program’s annual Training and Technical Assistance Assessment and Plan
• Monitored program compliance to Head Start/Early Head Start federal performance standards and agency policies and procedures

Fellowship In Public Policy, Barbara Bowman Leadership Institute/ Early Childhood Leadership Academy

M.S.W., Social Work

Masters of Social Work

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Soccer Team Bachelor of Science in Psychology