Passionate and dedicated professional with a strong commitment to Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities and its Child Development programs. Eager to increase knowledge and skills within SCFO, while continuing to display leadership qualities within the agency. Motivated to continue to work with a successful Management Team in delivering high-quality services to the communities we serve.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial/Administrative Officer
Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
10.2019 - Current
Responsible for overall operation of the fiscal department, information systems and related administrative functions
Overall responsibility for implementation of the Human Resource service area
Work with agency benefit administrators to assure compliance with all federal and state regulations and agency personnel policies
Tracking and monitoring staff wages, wage increases and benefits
Responsible for updating the agency salary scale
Tracking and monitoring of staff retention compensation
Develop and monitor agency budget for Head Start, Early Head Start, State Preschool and CACFP funds. Ensuring all incurred costs are allowable, allocable and necessary
Interpret local, State and Federal regulations, polices and procedures
Responsible for accuracy of the general ledger, including overseeing preparation of payable for payment and payroll
Assist the Executive Director with planning for the agency and program operation
Assist with grant and budget development for Head Start and Early Head Start funding
Provide required information for State Preschool funding as well as CACFP application
Review and ensure accuracy for all state and federal tax records, workers’ compensation reports, state disability and unemployment insurance
Supervise Bookkeeper and monitor duties
Assistant Director
Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
06.2015 - 10.2019
Responsible for implementation of the Human Resources service area plan
Work with agency benefit administrators to assure compliance with all federal and state regulations and agency personnel policies
Tracking and monitoring staff wages, wage increases and benefits
Responsible for updating salary scale
Tracking and monitoring of staff retention compensation
Assist with grant and budget development
Monitor Program Support Budget
Assist the Executive Director with planning for the agency and program operation
Responsible for overall implementation and supervision of Communication and Self-Assessment service area plans
Supervise ERSEA/Data Manager, Site Managers and Support Staff
Program Systems Manager
Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
06.2005 - 06.2015
Responsible for overall implementation and supervision of the ERSEA, Record Keeping and Reporting, Communication, and Self Assessment service area plans
Assisting in the implementation of the Human Resources, including administering agency compensation and benefit plans
Overall responsibility for management analyst and reporting of program services data, including Service Area Reports and agency Program Information Report
Monitor input of child/family information in ChildPlus
Supervise Site Managers and Support Staff
Monitor input of Child/Family information into ChildPlus and ensure training occurs with Site Staff
Develop policies and procedures for program operations. Ensuring systems are in place and Service Area Manuals are updated
Interim Family and Community Partnerships Manager
Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
02.2005 - 06.2005
Participate in Local Planning Council
Serve as a resource to staff regarding family/child social service needs
Direct agency recruitment effort. Providing training and materials to staff
The above duties were in addition to duties as Program/Administrative Analyst
Program/Administrative Analyst
Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
06.2003 - 06.2005
Senior Administrative Assistant
Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
06.2001 - 06.2003
Administrative Assistant
Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
04.1998 - 06.2001
Program Secretary
Sierra Cascade Family Opportunities
02.1997 - 04.1998
Education
B.A. - Business Administration
American InterContinential Univ
01.2004
A.A. - Child Development
Feather River Community College
01.1996
Skills
Participate on the Management Team in a team driven approach
Consider all options in order to solve issues presented
Ensure compliance with federal regulations
Evaluate and apply changes for effective control
Proficient in multitasking
Activities
Board Member, Alliance for Workforce Development, July 2013 - July 2019
Staff Representative, CHSA (Head Start California), February 2012 - March 2017
Direct Support Staff / Primary Support Staff / Program Coordinator / Regional Director at Alternative Opportunities / Preferred Family Healthcare / FireflyDirect Support Staff / Primary Support Staff / Program Coordinator / Regional Director at Alternative Opportunities / Preferred Family Healthcare / Firefly