Frank Alvarado

Experience

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  Www.stnicksalliance.org

  Dec 1996 - Nov 1999

  BEACON DIRECTOR/C.A.P.S. PROGRAM

  Directed startup operations for Beacon center in Williamsburg, serving youths, teens, and adults; delivered first High School based center in New York City. Focused efforts on developing effective programs, established change and management processes, and development of best practices where none previously existed. Oversaw and directed budgeting, monthly goal plans, facility expenses, and client satisfaction.SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT:►Catalyzed successful implementations of multiple initiatives including, driving large-scale school programs transformation and change initiatives. Served as project liaison between Board members and organizational leadership team.►Organized and led Advisory Committee meetings with, school administrators, parents, and staff to define needs and create effective plans for communication and training throughout all organizational levels. Show less

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  Loisaida, Inc

  Jan 1997 - Dec 1999

  Program Director

  Director of P.A.P.A. (Parental Awareness Prevents Abandonment) ProgramStarted up and developed this demonstration project for New York State Division of Social Services designed to serve teen fathers ages 14-21.

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  YMCA of Greater New York

  Jan 2000 - Apr 2002

  DIRECTOR / BRANCH SUPERVISOR

  Spearheaded and led start-up operations and expansion of 3 corporately funded Virtual YMCA programs from the ground up by setting project goals, budget planning, allocating resources, establishing deadlines, and monitoring progress for district-wide initiatives for school age children.►Mentored, coached, and guided leadership teams of instructional teachers through the project lifecycle by establishing project quality standards, designating tasks, and communicating project details across teams. Show less

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  Community Association of PRogressive Dominicans

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  DEPT HEAD OF EDUCATION & YOUTH SERVICES

  Oversaw and managed 25 educational programs and staff of 100 including (DYCD) Beacons Centers with more than 4000 students and revenues of more than $10M. Facilitated community empowerment through educational programs that promoted physical, emotional, and economic well-being. Fiscal monitoring of a $2.5-million budget, contracts, and grants. SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT:►Expanded grant contracts worth $1M with the United Way NYC/Attendance Drop-Out program, becoming the largest community based funded program.►Successfully opened new facility for Day Care Center serving 2- to 5-year-olds and set up Universal Pre-Kindergarten program by working through challenges and regaining the confidence of the community. The project was finished under budget and within time constraints.►Developed new curriculum and implemented special projects that exposed students to a multitude of academically enriched arts-based and sports-based activities. ►Developed relationships with foundations and corporations through the development and implementation of publications highlighting program successes that led to $2M worth of funding from DYCD/Summer Youth Development and lead contract agency.►Keen ability to creatively promote new services and programs, securing grant funding for Advantage After School program and 21st Century. ►Served as key liaison between Advisory Committee, School Administrators, and outside regulatory agencies on proposals and initiatives to define needs and create effective plans for communication and training throughout all organizational levels.►Managed request for proposal (RFP) process for select projects including Child Adult Center Food Meals program for 400 participants and the Dropout Prevention Program to name a couple. Enforced service level agreements. Show less

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  Asociacion Tepeyac of New York

  Apr 2005 - Apr 2008

  Identified potential school sites and secured permits in establishing in-school tutoring and sports program targeting youths in middle schools ages 6th & 7th; initiated relationships, and gathered information to build an understanding of program requirements. Researched and satisfied all legal requirements to ensure compliance with local and state business regulations.SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT AS AN INTERNAL CONSULTANT:►Developed and implemented “City Council Drop Out preventive Program for Middle School”.►Recruit, hire, and led team in curriculum development, assessment, identifying training needs, designing and developing courses, and evaluating results, providing detailed budget management and ongoing communication with the leadership team.►Set up new policies and procedures, aligning program standards and using data to evaluate progress in support of educational programs which have been implemented borough wide, resulting in enhanced performance with faculty members, impacted participation of students, and achieved overall school improvement. Collaborated with faculty to ensure seamless integration of new curriculum. Show less Played a key role in establishing four new community centers serving Mexican immigrants in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan. Planned the operating budget and programs designed to improve the psychological, social, and physical well-being of the community; implemented new policies, programs and procedures, and operational plans. Implemented employee evaluation and performance standards that instilled structure, improved morale, reduced attrition, and enforced accountability. SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT:►Interacted extensively with government offices concerning not-for-profit status, funding, and regulatory affairs and reporting functions at the local, state, and federal levels.►Created and led staff on program initiatives, addressing audit findings and ensuring total compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.►Oversaw vendor contracts on equipment and supplies; served as authorized person with final approval authority for purchase orders and supply requisitions.►Collaborated with staff regarding policies, procedures, and staffing needs; maintained open channels of communication, resulting in optimum delivery of service and a positive working environment.►Delivered $1M of continual funding for Robin Hood Foundation, servicing Mexican immigrant families and their children in the community.►Secured licenses for operations by instituting best practices across the facility that support city and state compliance. Show less

  • EXTERNAL CONSULTANT

    Mar 2007 - Apr 2008

  • DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & YOUTH SERVICES

    Apr 2005 - May 2007
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  Shadow Box Theatre

  May 2007 - Sept 2008

  ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  Developed and implemented the After-School Camp and Arts in Education programs for local city and state levels, as well as community-based organizations; implemented marketing strategies for children’s Storytelling Puppet performance in Residence Theater for five boroughs. Effectively managed a school budget of $325K annually.SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT:►Established strategic partnerships that expanded learning opportunities and contractual agreements with educational communities including multiple school districts, The United Way, The After-School Corporation (TASC), Partnership for After-School Education (PASE), and The Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Beacon.►Set up new policies and procedures, aligning content standards and using data to evaluate progress in support of educational programs.►Planned and implemented operating budgets for agency-funded and recreational programs with financial support of governing entities and participatory associations.►Sourced, negotiated, and contracted with vendor on the cost-effective leasing and maintenance of facility. Show less

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  Http://www.longxingdaycare.com/

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2010

  EXTERNAL CONSULTANT

  Developed Universal Pre-Kindergarten program proposal for 3 day care centers. Positioned the organization for growth through the development of corporately funded programs, implementing new policies and procedures, and operational plans. Developed a clear mission with emphasizes on collaboration, confidence building, and cultural inclusion.SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT AS AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT:►Delivered comprehensive program administration including project and team leadership, new program innovation, financial management, strategic planning, project implementation, benchmarking and completion.►Secured grant funding from Agency Children Service’s, for the implementation of subsidized voucher reimbursement. ►Expanded contractual agreements with educational communities including multiple school districts Show less

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  The Brooklyn Music School

  Feb 2009 - Jan 2013

  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  Selected by Board of Directors to revitalize struggling organization with a $200K in deficit and in the brink of closure. Restored integrity, stability, and structure by establishing a clear vision, mission, and strategic turnaround plan, business processes, and performance metrics for this 100 year old institution. Delivered comprehensive curricula for Arts and Education programs serving school-age and extended-day programs and position school within other cultural institutions. Oversee and direct facility operations including project and team leadership, fundraising initiatives, budget management, strategic planning, facility expenses, client satisfaction, retention, training and development, and change management; serving 2,000 children and adults. Supervise staff of 20 including Professional Artists, Financial Aid Officers, and Instructional Staff and Administrative personnel. Serve as key member of the Board of Directors in the preparation of the annual budget.SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:►Orchestrated a significant organizational turnaround by implementing new revenue streams, developing quality standards and financial metrics in partnership with Board Treasurer, ensuring alignment with internal control procedures and performance objectives. Expanded Board Members into existing operations.►Delivered revenue gains, turning deficit of $200K into profit in first year, setting the pace for continued growth. ►Increased student enrollments by implementing a comprehensive marketing program resulting in a 20% increase in revenues.►Established beneficial partnership and sponsorship agreements; promoted educational programs throughout the community, public and private organizations.►Set up new processes and procedures to support programs that enhanced performance with faculty members, impacted participation of students, and achieved overall school improvement.►Heightened community awareness, diversified funding portfolio, and increased programming. Show less

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  Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Program Director

  DYCD OST after-school programs in Joseph Pulitzer IS 145 . Responsible for overseeing day-to-day program operations, supervise line staff, organize special events, and liaise among parents, students and school staff.

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  EAST HARLEM BLOCK NURSERY, INC.

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Executive Director

  - Oversee three child care centers, and the expansion of the Universal Prekindergarten initiative. - Direct facility operations including project and team leadership, fundraising initiatives, budget management, strategic planning, - Monitor facility expenses, staff retention, training and development. - Supervise staff of 60,including Instructional Staff and Administrative personnel. - Serve as key member of the Board of Directors in the preparation of the annual budget.-Expanded UPK enrollment -Secured ACS Early Learn Contract for a discretionary funded center .-Launch - Social Media , web page .-Kick Off 50th Anniversary EHBN Block Party Show less

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  Hospital Clinic Home Center Instructional Corp "ACE Integration Head Start"​

  Jan 2016 - now

  ACE (Acceptance of Self and Others, Creativity, and Ecology) Integrated Head Start seeks to be an agent of change of families from Bushwick and beyond by providing a high quality bi-lingual early childhood education, based on the Reggio Emilia philosophy, and a social service program, for children of all abilities and their families so that they are encouraged to lead self-reliant and productive lives.

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2016 - now

  • Executive Director

    Jan 2016 - now

  • Administrative Director

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2016