Karla Cisneros

Experience

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  Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc

  Jun 2007 - Mar 2011

  Director of Programs

  Responsible for providing the leadership and direction for two of HAS ‘s divisions, the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinic, which serves over 200 participants with its four programs, and the Youth Prevention division, with its seven programs, serving over 2,000 participants- Managed the complete oversight of the $1.7 million annual budget and monitored grants for both divisions- Supervised a interdisciplinary team of 19 (Program Managers and direct services professionals) to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the programs; developed a competent, productive, and quality conscious staff using a participatory management approach through action plan design, problem solving, leadership development, and team cohesiveness- Developed long-range planning, operations, and funding sources for the divisions, through grant writing, corporate and private sponsorships.Youth Prevention Program Manager (2009-2010)Managed five youth and community level programs, with a team of 11 staff members, responsible for the implementation of youth “prevention” (i.e., violence, substance abuse, and teen pregnancy prevention) programs.- Developed and oversaw program budget, logic models, performance measures, and metrics that focused on promoting healthy habits and avoiding risk-taking behaviors among youth.- Planned, developed, and executed all aspects of team training, coaching, mentoring, and career development designed to increase program effectiveness and team execution.- Gathered and interpreted data to determine the effectiveness of the programs; market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats Show less

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  All Synergistic Solutions, Inc.

  Jun 2010 - Feb 2013

  President and Management Consultant

  Responsible for maximizing nonprofit organizations’ capacity through program model development and alignment of program performance measurements through program processes, outcomes based performance, and sustainability planning. PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS:- Developed an Expansion Plan and Alternative High School Model for The Miracle Center, a performing arts organization offering multi-disciplinary arts for at-risk youth.- Developed data management systems and Federal grant applications for Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc., a leading behavioral health care service provider in the Chicago metropolitan area.- Provided expert consultation services with Community-based Service Providers through Prevention First, the leading prevention capacity building non-profit organization in the State of Illinois.- Developed program management systems and Foundation grant applications for Alternative School Networks (ASN), an inner-city non-profit organization providing advocacy, technical assistance and training, and resource development in the field of education. Show less

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  International House of Prayer

  May 2013 - Apr 2015

  Marketing Operations Management

  - Developed the structure of a high level marketing strategy, using a hybrid and organic marketing approach, including the focus on process, policy development, leadership coaching and training as an internal method for quality improvement. - Assessed productivity and developed processes for quality improvement.- Managed broad scale marketing projects, including print and web projects.- Developed processes for effective coordination of projects.- Coordinated project milestones through different channels. Show less

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  Welcome to Seven

  Apr 2015 - Feb 2016

  Operations Manager

  Responsible for streamlining systems, operations, and processes in order to excel in the organization's mission and vision.

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  United States Army Reserve

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  Chaplain Candidate

  Chaplain in training. Developing skills in pastoral care, preaching, conducting memorial services, and all other military chaplaincy duties.

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  United States Department of the Treasury: Bureau of Fiscal Service

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2021

  Program Analyst

  Applies problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as recommendations for improvement with agency rules, regulations, policies, and guidance. As well as to promote and engage in processes to ensure the efficiency of daily operations to fulfill the organization's mission, which is to "promote the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the U.S. government through exceptional accounting, financing, collections, payments, and shared services."

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  USDA Farm Production and Conservation

  Apr 2021 - now

  Grants Management Specialist