Jennifer Ramirez

Experience

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  Abilities United

  Jan 2003 - May 2006

  Pool Manager

  Managing all pool operations.

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  Department of Veterans Affairs

  May 2006 - May 2007

  Recreation Therapy Assistant

  Responsible for all intakes of new patients, providing tours to patients and teaching Recreation classes.

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  YWCA Silicon Valley

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2012

  Director of Youth Services

  As the Director of Youth Services I oversaw 55 employees and 3 different After School programs that were functioning in East Side San Jose. Part of my role was to manage a $1.5 Million budget, develop programs, grant writing, fiscal analysis, staff development and training, recruitment of employees, and overall management of the department.

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  Sculpture Hospitality

  May 2010 - May 2015

  Owner Operator

  As the Owner/Operator at San Jose Bevintel my job is as follows.1.Inventory Control •Work with other business owners to identify variances in their inventories. 2. Employee Management3. Financial Management4. HR management 5. Marketing and PR: 6. Community Relationships

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  World Financial Group (WFG)

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2018

  Insurance Broker Agent

  - Helping people find the right financial product to fit their needs whether for savings or retirement. - Assisting in finding the right health care insurance for individuals and businesses- Providing financial education to the great south bay.

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  ALearn

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

  Manager of Programs

  - Overseeing total operation of the high school summer and after school programs.

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  County of El Dorado

  Apr 2016 - Dec 2018

  Administrative Services Officer

  Personnel Management for Transportation, Environmental Management, Planning and Building.

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  COUNTY OF PLACER

  Jan 2019 - now

  Fiscal & Administrative Manager

  Management of fiscal and administration for Placer County's Community Development Resource Agency.

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  Sacramento County

  Sept 2022 - now

  Chief of Department Administrative Services

  - Supervises a large administrative division including administrative analyst, administrative services, accounting, technical, and clerical positions.- Directs and participates in the preparation of the department's annual budget, including: analysis and estimates of expenditures; analysis and projections of revenue; recommendations on allocations of funds and personnel; review and consultation with department management and County management staff; final budget preparation; and presentation to the BOS. - Analyzes and evaluates, and directs the analysis and evaluation of, requests from department personnel for changes in budget allocations through the fiscal year in such areas as staffing levels, facilities, systems, and equipment; makes recommendations; and obtains final approval for changes.- Assists in the management of the department by evaluating existing and proposed organization, policies and procedures; making recommendations; and directing, reviewing and evaluating the implementation of changes.- Manages a wide variety of department functions such as: billing and revenues, state and federal grants, contracts for major projects, liaison with special districts, and major county-wide systems.- Researches, negotiates and monitors contracts and agreements with outside suppliers, services providers, leasing agents and others.- Participates in the personnel and labor relations activities of the department, including negotiations, grievances, and other personnel actions.- Responds to requests from the public and from other governmental and private entities for organizational technical, operations, and administrative information about the department.- Directs the acquisition, allocation and use of equipment, supplies, telecommunication systems, office and facility space, records storage and retrieval systems, and forms; conducts research and develops procedures to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Show less