Directed business operations which included human resources, manufacturing, facilities, and administration. Oversaw human resource functions and implemented new and highly-effective HR strategy throughout the organization. Evaluated metrics and adjusted activities to meet or exceed performance expectations.Ensured contingency systems/practices/protocols are in place to eliminate business disruption.Transitioned HR function from ADP outsource to in-house.Created company-wide HR policies, procedures and performance review process. Designed “specialty bread” strategy that increased revenue and ensured company survival during COVID. Monitored the condition and maintenance of the warehouse, fleet services, equipment, software, fire protection and office to maintain safety, security, sanitation and appearance regulatory standards.

Provider of transitional shelter and education services for at risk youth and homeless adults Managed operations for 9 transitional shelter facilities and 2 administrative offices and monitored for safety, security and maintenance issues.Managed human resources functions including recruitment, hiring, employee relations, complianceand documentation, employee benefit administration, employee performance reviews and payroll. Engaged with senior functional leaders across the business and influenced their strategic thinking.Analyzed internal processes and implemented procedural or policy changes to improve operations.Built relationships with county representatives, vendors and private foundation. Prepared grant requests and managed private and Federal grants and country contracts.Organized and implemented program evaluation strategies to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization’s programs and services.Oversaw construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency, to comply with government regulations, and ensure facilities met environmental, health, and security standards.

Planned, directed and supervised of administrative management including HR, accounting, administrative staff, front office, facilities managementAssisted Director of Finance with financial recordkeeping, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, vendor accounts and program expenses.Recruited and trained new employees, coordinated the benefit programs and maintained compliance with all applicable state and federal lawsEnsured that administrative procedures, policies, files, practices and all other components were in compliance with all contractual, organizational and legal requirementsDeveloped and maintained relationships with vendors and served as primary point-of-contact, including insurance, technology, payroll, partnership contracts and other service vendors.

Compiled, prepared, edited and submitted requests for support, sponsorship and funding to foundations and corporate sponsorsProject managed the grant writing process from inception to completion which included coordination of staff, tracking of funding requests and submission of documents required from each funder.Researched and identified potential new funding partners

Founded company and directed programs and services. As a member of the Executive Team, in short and long-term organizational planning and strategy.Built HR department from ground up Established and implemented organizational policies, which included compensation, benefits, employees’ code of conduct and insurance.Collaborated in the management of the International Student Exchange Program.