Experience

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  Chrysalis inc

  Oct 2010 - Aug 2017

  Associate program director

  Oversaw management of 12 residential homes for 30-36 individuals with intellectual disabilities and 120+ staff.• Oversaw social media initiatives that elevated Chrysalis’ ability to connect, inspire, and communicate with employees.• Hired and trained over 100 new employees; administered all new hire paperwork, including federal and state tax• Processed new clients and guaranteed a smooth transition into their new programs.• Trained in Utah employee law to ensure company compliance and maintain employee rights.• Held monthly trainings on finances and budgeting, state compliance, company policy, and human rights.• Conducted bi-monthly audits to assess the organization, property management, required paperwork, and money management of each program. Show less

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  Anka behavioral health, inc.

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2019

  Regional program director

  As a key player in Anka’s management team, I oversee the San Andres Regional EBSH programs for ID/DD homes. Our programs provide an array of services designed to meet the needs of adults in need of crisis intervention and stabilization. All programs are operated in partnership with San Andres Regional Center and licensed by Community Care Licensing and Department of Health Care Services.Opened and manage a new region that includes three residential programs for 9-12 individuals with intellectual disabilities and 50-80 staff. Manage monthly budget ranging from $300k to $600k.• Spearheaded a brand new type of residential program in the state of California.• Oversaw recruitment and training of new employees.• Cultivated and maintained partnerships with regional and state officials, community members, emergency services, and client family members.• Partnered with internal teams to ensure each program met timeline and compliance requirements set by the board of directors and government organizations.• Generated a 15-20% profit from each program by managing funds appropriately and cutting down on excess spending and overtime.• Negotiated funding contracts with local and state organizations.• Represented the programs and company in all community and state meetings Show less

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  Screen rant

  Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

  Contributing writer
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  Essential behavioral support, inc.

  Jun 2019 - now

  Director of operations

  As a founding member of EBSI leadership, I oversee the San Andres Regional EBSH programs for ID/DD individuals. Our programs provide an array of services designed to meet the needs of adults in need of crisis intervention and stabilization. All programs are operated in partnership with San Andres Regional Center and licensed by Community Care Licensing and Department of Health Care Services.Operate 4 residential programs for 10-14 individuals with intellectual disabilities and 80-110 staff and various consultants. Manage and negotiate monthly budget Multimillion-dollar contracts.• Spearheaded a brand new type of residential program in the state of California.• Public relations: Have done extensive work with the city of Morgan Hill and the Police department to help integrate our individuals into the community. • Pro-ACT and Ukeru trainer. Train staff in de-escalation taken east to handle intense and dangerous incidents to prevent harm to individuals in the community and the facilities. • Oversee recruitment and training of new employees.• Cultivated and maintained partnerships with regional and state officials, community members, emergency services, and client family members.• Partnered with internal teams to ensure each program met timeline and compliance requirements set by the board of directors and government organizations.• Generated a 15-20% profit from each program by managing funds appropriately and cutting down on excess spending and overtime.• Negotiated funding contracts with local and state organizations.• Represented the programs and company in all community and state meetings Show less