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Heidi Jackson

Hawthorne

Summary

Talented and professional Program Manager in the Non-Profit sector with over 16 years of experience leading a major community-based program for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (LACMTA). Advanced skills in team leadership, program implementation and successful execution of program deliverables. Proven track record for consistently doubling program participation and improved community-based partners overall satisfaction by 90%.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Manager

FAME Assistance Corporations
05.2008 - Current
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations performed for LACMTA's Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) program and nearly 100,000 annually enrolled individuals.
  • Recruitment and management of 300+ community-based and government partners ensuring compliance of all program guidelines set forth by the funder.
  • Management and oversight of taxi service providers ensuring compliance of program guidelines set forth by the funder, monthly audits of taxi subsidy redemptions/invoices for accuracy, investigate complaints by partner agencies/taxi servicer providers providing resolutions.
  • Continuously improving program efficiency with deliverance of trainings and program support to community based and government partners.
  • Oversight of transportation subsidy to include issuance and monthly reconciliation of taxi coupons/vouchers and 4-regional ride tickets to partnering agencies for monthly reporting/billing.
  • Work closely with the outreach coordinator in identify large to small scale outreach opportunities to increase program awareness and enrollments.
  • Develop relationships with other community based and government organizations at schedule outreach events for possible program partnership and future outreach participation.
  • Provide support to department Director to ensure program deliverables are executed and support any special projects as requested by the funding source.
  • Development of strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team for successful program outcomes.
  • Conduct comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas of improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Manage cross-functional teams for successful completion of deliverables within deadlines and allocated budgets to ensure effective use of time and resources.
  • Serve as direct supervisor to the Program Coordinator, Outreach Coordinator, and Program Assistants.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University Chico
Chico, Ca
05.2016

Skills

    Program Development and Implementation

    Strategic Planning

    Team Leadership and Mentoring

    Community and Government

    Relationship Management

    Budget Management

    Program Evaluation and Data Analysis

    Policy and Procedure Development

    Community Outreach Specialist

    Reporting and Documentation

    Public Speaking and Presentation Skills

    Process Improvement

    Grant Writing

Certification

Transit Management University of the Pacific | October 2018

Timeline

Program Manager

FAME Assistance Corporations
05.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

California State University Chico
Heidi Jackson