Blanca Medrano
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Versatile Managing Director with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with significant background in Project Management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director of Operations
Para Los Niños
09.2008 - Current
- Manage all agency leasesand oversee operating agreement for PLN contracted services
- Oversee development, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures for facilities, emergency response, department guidelines, etc
- Ensure work environments are adequate and safe
- Improves customer service and satisfaction through process improvements and policy and procedural changes
- establish procedures for effective operations of campus facilities
- Performs procurement activities that includes negotiating service contracts and large purchase orders
- Plan, direct, control, forecast budgets and cost of services in all divisions
- Work with Executive team and other organization leadership to support the long-term development of strategies to meet organizational objectives.
Director of Distribution
HOY Spanish Language Newspaper
01.2007 - 09.2008
- Launched HOY Fin De Semana and distributed to 350,000 households
- Managed Distribution vendors through Los Angeles County and Orange County
- Established verification process to ensure successful yearly audits
- Managed permit process with several cities throughout LA and Orange County
- Managed printing vendor for fin de semana and HOY Newspaper
- Managed hawker program for approximately 25K of newspaper distribution
- Worked with Marketing team on selection of distribution outlets for sales packets
Education
High School Diploma -
Francisco Bravo High School
Los Angeles, CA07.1993
Skills
- Budget Development
- Project Management
- Organizational and Communication skills
- Contract Management
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Bilingual (spanish/English)
Timeline
Managing Director of Operations
Para Los Niños
09.2008 - Current
Director of Distribution
HOY Spanish Language Newspaper
01.2007 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Francisco Bravo High School
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