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Blanca Plazola

Oakland,CA

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Services Manager III

The Unity Council
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed comprehensive training materials for service staff, resulting in improved performance and efficiency.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for resident programs and initiatives.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning among staff members through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided constructive feedback, resulting in improved job satisfaction and increased retention rates.
  • Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.

I/Q Facilities Superintendent

Napa County
04.2020 - 03.2022
  • Conducted cross-functional meetings regularly to identify opportunities for collaboration between departments.
  • Directed vendors, facilities staff, and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
  • Addressed crisis situations with sensitivity, utilizing conflict resolution skills to maintain a safe environment for all parties involved.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions, ensuring timely documentation that contributed to effective case management practices.
  • Supported emergency response efforts during quarantine-related incidents, providing expert guidance to mitigate the risk of further spread or impact on public health.

Senior Program Manager of Homeless Services

Insight Housing
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Facilitated stakeholder communication, leading to improved alignment between business objectives and program goals.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products within scope and budget constraints.
  • Established clear performance metrics for tracking program success, enabling informed decision-making processes throughout each project''s duration.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners, ensuring effective collaboration on joint projects and initiatives.

Transition Services Program Manager

Shelter, Inc.
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.

PSH Case Manager

Hope Solutions
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.

Lead Resident Advocate

Insight Housing
12.2014 - 01.2017
  • Facilitated access to vital health care services for residents by coordinating appointments, transportation, and follow-up care as required.
  • Increased resident participation in on-site activities by planning engaging events that fostered a sense of community within the facility.
  • Spearheaded fundraising efforts to secure additional resources for resident services, increasing both financial stability and program offerings within the organization.
  • Provided guidance on conflict resolution techniques, equipping residents with tools for maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships.

Resident Advocate

East Oakland Community Project
03.2009 - 12.2014
  • Improved communication between residents and staff by conducting regular meetings to discuss issues and find solutions together.
  • Collaborated with case managers to create customized care plans for each resident, ensuring their unique needs were met.
  • Facilitated access to vital health care services for residents by coordinating appointments, transportation, and follow-up care as required.

Education

Social And Behavioral Sciences - Social Sciences

Merritt College
Oakland, CA
12.2024

Skills

  • Fair Housing Laws
  • Tenant relations
  • Relationship Building
  • Data Entry

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Resident Services Manager III

The Unity Council
04.2022 - Current

I/Q Facilities Superintendent

Napa County
04.2020 - 03.2022

Senior Program Manager of Homeless Services

Insight Housing
12.2018 - 03.2020

Transition Services Program Manager

Shelter, Inc.
08.2017 - 12.2018

PSH Case Manager

Hope Solutions
01.2017 - 08.2017

Lead Resident Advocate

Insight Housing
12.2014 - 01.2017

Resident Advocate

East Oakland Community Project
03.2009 - 12.2014

Social And Behavioral Sciences - Social Sciences

Merritt College
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