Alma Ovalle

• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
• Enhanced team collaboration through consistent communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.

• Non-profit board lead and Executive Director's direct supervisor.
• Work with Executive Director and Executive Committee to set goals, strategic vision, and lead board meetings.
• Fundraising speaker and presenter for support of mission, vision, and giving to local, national, and global organization.
• Motivate, manage, and collaborate with 23 Board members throughout the East Coast Region of the United States from New York to Puerto Rico.

• Evaluated and scored high school and college scholarship applications based on academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need.
• Provided objective feedback and recommendations to selection committees to ensure fair and equitable distribution of scholarship funds.

• Established strong relationships with educational partners, ensuring best practices for site visits and communication.
• Created comprehensive trainings and fostered a collaborative work environment regarding UWS educational programs.
• Managed volunteer projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve objectives.
• Participated in on-air television Interview with Univision (Spanish channel) regarding Early Learning and the importance of education.
• Managed funding for educational programs in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto Counties.
• Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.

• Managed funding, relationships, and detailed reports for Early Learning educational programs for Sarasota, DeSoto Counties.
• Planned and coordinated educational events and activities such as community resources to childcare providers.
• Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
• Developed partnerships with parents, organizations, and other non-profits to build literacy and financial awareness, increase support and share resources.
• Worked with volunteers in the United Way Suncoast Investment process from review of application to allocation of funding.

• Redesigned middle and high school spiritual leadership programs and programming.
• Planned and organized weekly spiritual events by overseeing student teams to help develop themes, calendars, student participants, speakers, and other areas throughout the school year.
• Public speaker for weekly student spiritual events
• Global Family Fundraising Initiative leader.
• Managed student communication teams: student photographers, sound booth, computer technology teams, and student speakers.

Served as high school student advisor for 9th - 12th grade student council officers and representatives.

• Managed students teams in planning of high school community events such as dances, fundraisers, pep rallies, volunteer opportunities as well as voice student concerns to administration.
• Managed yearly budgets for the school year.
• Gave presentations regarding leadership and trainings.

• High School English Teacher 8/2006 - 5/2011
• High School Spanish Teacher 8/2007 - 5/2017
• Elementary Spanish Teacher 8/2016 - 5/2019
• Middle School Teacher 8/2017-2019
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by creating engaging lesson plans to foster a curiosity for learning.
• Integrated innovative technology into classroom as instructional tool.