Kevin Pedraza
Whittier
Summary
To utilize my skills and experience to pursue a worthwhile career opportunity that enables me to contribute productively to my community. Motivated Operations Director brings strong leadership and planning talents. Proven skills in building and directing strong teams to achieve challenging objectives. Deep understanding of non-profit practices and leadership. Driven and strategic professional with passion for resource development and relationship building. Possesses experience in fundraising strategies and donor engagement. Committed to driving impactful initiatives that enhance organizational growth and sustainability.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Resource Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton
06.2023 - Current
- Develop, maintain, and increase the donor database to promote major cultivation and solicitation.
- Cultivate, manage, and steward relationships with donors and prospects including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies; leverage the CEO’s and Board Members’ time in cultivating high-potential donors and prospects.
- Develop and supervise donor recognition and stewardship strategies and events.
- Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program.
- Guide and implement strategies for board engagement.
- Oversaw event planning and execution for high-profile fundraisers, maximizing both attendance and revenue generation.
Director of Operations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton
05.2008 - 06.2023
- Facilitating day-to-day operations of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton
- Supervised up to25 Staff members daily
- Planned, organized and promote operations for school year and summer program
- Facilitate & participate weekly management meetings, including budgeting and expense management
- Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy
- Organized and oversaw work schedules of departmental managers
- Set goals and expectations for direct reports using performance review process, holding staff accountable
- Communicated clear and consistent messages regarding departmental goals to produce desired results
- Enhanced customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes
- Oversaw personnel by commending or initiating promotions, transfers and disciplinary measures
- Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs
- Collaborated with Peers on organization wide events
- Conducted organization & county wide staff trainings
- Maintain Clerical duties/paperwork with local School District
- Planning, organizing, and promoting youth-oriented activities for youth6-17
- Responsible for the safety and supervision of over175+ youth in our summer program
- Facilitating weekly meetings/trainings for staff members
- Community event liaison events Y.O.Y., Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas Toy Giveaway
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
Facility Worker
City of Santa Fe Springs
11.2005 - 05.2006
- Responsible for set-up and takedown at facilities throughout the city
- Responsible for maintenance of city vehicles in the Recreation Department
- Responsible for overseeing events at City facilities
- In charge of delivering and receiving of city property
- Daily duties included the Maintenance, cleanliness, and inventory of city facilities and equipment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08.2017
Associate of Arts - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12.2016
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Orange County Culinary Arts Institute
01.2004
High School Diploma - undefined
La Habra High School
01.2001
Skills
- Leadership Training Performance
- Operations Oversight Monitoring
- Performance Assessment Staff
- Hiring and Onboarding Originality and
- Staff Development Decision Making
- Human Resources Oversight Customer
- Recruitment and Hiring Team
- Assignment Delegation Employee
- Evaluation and
- Scheduling
- Creativity
- Service Management
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Management Team Building
- Donor relations
- Nonprofit management
Accomplishments
- Achieved playground build through effectively helping with planning
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- California Driver's License
- HR training through BGCA Jan 2011
- BGCA RD Training Series
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Director of Resource Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton
06.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fullerton
05.2008 - 06.2023
Facility Worker
City of Santa Fe Springs
11.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Human Services
University of Phoenix
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Orange County Culinary Arts Institute
High School Diploma - undefined
La Habra High School
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