Tara Blanca Email & Phone Number

4661 35th Street, San Diego CA 92116

San Diego County, California, United States

San Diego County, California, United States

San Diego, CA

Working to weave or to expand, exploring the intersection of the spiritual, physical, and emotional. As an Expressive Arts Facilitator I combine the arts with the midpoint of these explorations to allow for healing and growth.Expressive Arts facilitation in groups or one to one for those of us who've had our lives interrupted due to trauma...and we've all.

Reports to the Founder & Executive Director. Responsible for program quality & oversight. Focused on quality program growth and expansion.

Managed Grant relationships between California artists and arts organizations and CalOSBA’s contractor Lendistry. Facilitated training and process orientation to ensure awards to qualified candidates in the creative industries.

Greater San Diego Area

• Reporting to the Board of Trustees, directly responsible for all operations, fiscal responsibility and overall organizational day to day activities:
• Grew Organizational budget from $550,000 to $2,100,000
• Expanded Reach by 21,000 participants annually to reach 75,640
• Secured major contracts with multiple school districts and partner organizations
• Created, executed and secured a corporate giving program
• Oversaw the expansion of organizational infrastructure and implementation of standard operating procedures

Volunteer member of the Board of Trustees. Participate in regular meetings, committee activities, fundraising events and donor development. Committed to arts education programs for children. Chair of the Summer Sol Annual Fundraiser & Chair for the Sponsorship Sub-Committee. Member of the Marketing Committee, Member of the Strategic Planning Committee for.

Expressive Arts Facilitator of Creative Connections using imagination as a source of healing and recovery.

Greater San Diego Area

• Report directly to the V.P. of Operations and the Board of Directors.
• Fiscal responsibility for creation and execution of annual Budgets and Reserve Studies.
• Big Picture planner for long term cost savings and environmental conservation.
• Oversite of all daily operations and interface with all contractors.
• Review and adherence to all legal documents.
• Review and process management for all Design, Signage, Architectural, Parking, and Event applications.

Greater San Diego Area

Independent volunteer coordinating expressive arts program projects with children in need. Create and execute lesson plans involving visual art fundamentals with multiple mediums.Volunteer of May 2004.

United States, Mexico, & Puerto Rico

Created reporting structure from resorts to corporate office to measure growth and establish accountability. Use of Key Performance Indicators for measurable goals. Developed Standard Operating Procedures for standardization of services to all resorts.

United States, Mexico & Thailand

Reporting to the V.P. of Operations, directly responsible for operational standards of excellence and team foundation to springboard into enhanced operational structure.

United States, Mexico & Puerto Rico

• Established reporting structure from resorts to corporate office to measure growth and establish accountability. Use of Key Performance Indicators for measurable goals.
• Developed Standard Operating Procedures for standardization of services to all resorts.
• Reduced employee turnover dramatically. Directly effecting employee satisfaction to 89%.
• Rolled out performance management plans to all resorts according to organizational standards and cultural norms.
• Ensured all labor laws are followed per state/country to protect staff, client and organization.
• Business Development with the addition of 7 resorts to portfolio in a three year period.

San Diego, CA

Handled all "back of the house" matters: Hiring, Payroll, Taxes, Employment Disputes, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Merchandising, Branding, Website Development, Franchise Relationship Management, Community Relations and Philanthropy. Floral Design during peak holidays.

Greater San Diego Area

• Achieved #1 spot in corporation for funding and financial disbursements of over one million dollars 2002, 2003, 2004, & 2006.
• Achieved the #1 spot for the corporation in profitability 2002, 2003 & 2004.
• Achieved the #1 spot for the corporation for earned revenue in 2003 & 2004.
• Strong statistical and analytical capabilities.
• Empowered team members and successfully cross-trained for success.
• Problem solver adept at creation and implementation of effective operational systems.

Assisted in the toddler ward with interactive activies, reading and general care.

United States, Mexico, Caribbean & Costa Rica

• Managed annual revenue of $65 million together with a $4 million marketing and advertising campaign. Leading to an average sales increase of 41% year over year.
• Oversaw Marketing and Sales development on the west coast appealing to the local market and developing brand recognition.
• Set-up Tradeshow budget checks and balances for expenditures. Tradeshows were organized, professional, and had an established pricing structure.
• Analyzed support structure of personnel, computer systems, telecommunications, etc. and implemented changes to decrease problem resolution turn around time and improve accuracy.
• Completed salary structure evaluations and developed bonus program based upon organizational points of sale and efficiency; thereby, improving employee motivation while contributing to profitability.
• Envisioned total training program addressing sales techniques, client evaluation, product knowledge, leadership skills, and total customer satisfaction

Independently created and executed lesson plans. Worked with children of varying ages and cultures teaching hand building techniques in the clay station.

Mexico, Dominican Republic, St., Kitts, Antigua, Venezuela, Thailand & Tunisia

• Reported directly to the V.P. of Operations. Overall fiscal responsibility of department/resort.
• Created a weighted scale system of quarterly evaluations to ensure company standards of health, hygiene, safety, preventative maintenance, customer service, and quality in all areas of the operation.
• Completed an organizational Operations Manual together with interdepartmental job descriptions to ensure proper coverage and communication in all areas.
• Created a Preventative Maintenance Program and checklist for global use to ensure the safety, security and provide for long term financial gain.
• Organized emergency plans and execution during hurricanes Georges, Lenny and Jose. Ensured the safety and security of all clientele. Coordinated team of volunteers to provide all basic amenities throughout storm and an.
• Took control of Allegro Resort Pineapple Beach Hotel following multiple hurricanes; planned, organized, and directed the proper cleaning, maintenance, expansion and aperture of the 180 room resort property within 30.

Crested Butte, CO

• Reported directly to the Director of Operations. Responsible for proper fiscal management of seven (7) independent homeowner associations according to established by-laws. Oversaw day-to-day operations of rental pool.
• Developed means of workload distribution among cleaning crew that rewarded team work and time management.
• Analyzed long term liabilities of each homeowners association to forecast dues structure and create capital expenditure budgeting.
• Conceptualized a complete, detailed long term maintenance plan for all individual and community properties to maximize efficiencies and extend life span.

Master'S Degree, Expressive Arts Therapy

Diploma, Intermodal Expressive Arts Therapy

http://expressiveartsinstitute.org

B.S., Business Management

Certificate In Business For The Arts

Courses Completed: Nonprofit Management for the Arts Marketing for the Arts

Architecture, Ergonomics, Interior Design

Art Education

Certification, End-Of-Life Doula Training