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Regional representative for a faith-based, non-profit organization promoting services, literacy training and case management to low income, Hispanic citizens in a 3 county area.

DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM SERVICES AREA AGENCY ON AGING & DISABILITY SERVICES of TEXOMAAREA AGENCY ON AGING OF TEXOMA; OVERSIGHT OF AGING SERVICES AND PLANNING FOR SENIOR ADULTS IN A THREE COUNTY REGION OF NORTH EAST TEXAS. SCHEDULING AND MONITORING OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, APPLYING THE TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO ENSURE QUALITY WHILE BUILDING CAPACITY IN SERVICE PROVIDERS. MANAGED CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, REPORTING, GRANT WRITING AND TRAINING. MANAGED E-GRANTS, SUPERVISED A STAFF OF 26 INCLUDING SENIOR CORPS PROGRAMS. DIRECTED ALZHEIMER'S PROGRAM FOR THE TEXOMA REGION.; Oversight of aging services and planning for Service Providers and senior adults in a nine county region. Scheduling and monitoring of programs and services, applying the NC Service Standards to ensure quality while building capacity in service providers. Managed Federal, State & Local grants.Helped train and provide support services for caregivers and families caring for loved ones.

CONTRACTED WITH 9 COUNTY AGENCIES THAT PROVIDED SENIOR SERVICES INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, NUTRITION, IN-HOME SERVICES, CAREGIVER SERVICES, INFORMATION & REFERRAL, SENIOR CENTERS, SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATORS AND PROVIDED QUARTERLY TRAINING, OVERSIGHT AND AUDITING/MONITORING PERFORMANCE AND PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, REIMBURSEMENT AND FUNDING FOR THEIR PROGRAMS WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY FUNDING.

Developed and opened the first International senior center in East Charlotte. Provided outreach to the international community by developing classes and programs for diverse ethnic groups. Participated in Mayor's International Cabinet to better serve the area's diverse cultures. Managed and directed staff, initiated programming for participants, and taught various classes.

RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TAKING OF THE CENSUS FOR ALL SPECIAL PLACES IN THE TEN COUNTY REGION. THIS INCLUDED MILITARY BASES (FORT BRAGG & POPE AIR FORCE BASE), UNIVERSITIES, CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES. TRAINED AND SUPERVISED OVER 100 EMPLOYEES IN ACCOMPLISHING THE TAKING OF THE CENSUS.

Managed and developed training , literacy & health programs and outreach strategies for a Colombian ethnic people group. Investigated their language and cultural values, translated books & brochures to be used in rural schools. Collaborated with government agencies including United Nations programs to develop projects that met the felt needs of this group. Planted 5 churches and developed leadership training. Translated books of the Bible into Chami.