Carolina Capellan
Bronx County,NY
Summary
With over 15 years of experience in leadership positions, demonstrating exceptional skills in program management and restructuring, with a focus on Federal, state, and city programs. In the role as Deputy Executive Director at the Dominican Women's Development Center, exceling in strategic planning and organizational development. Through critical thinking and effective team management, Having overseen long-term projects, enhancing operational efficiency and promoting inclusivity. My expertise in board reporting and financial supervision has significantly propelled organizational growth. As a collaborative leader, I am dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering work environment through teamwork. I have a successful history of building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Executive Director
Dominican Women's Development Center
New York, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Established agency annual budget with Fiscal Director and Leadership Team, and conducted monthly reviews to monitor grant funding.
- Promoted public awareness of mission through outreach, advocacy and online presence.
- Presented opportunities to leadership from grant sources and foundations to identify funding opportunities.
- Provided board with monthly reports to demonstrate organizational progress.
- Liaised with board, staff and other stakeholders to lead multi-year strategic planning process.
- Recruited, hired and trained 70 employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Created diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing broad perspectives and different personal histories.
- Strengthened company business by leading implementation of new projects and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent crisis management skills during challenging situations, resolving issues promptly while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by reorganizing departmental structures according to individual strengths and expertise levels.
- Facilitated collaboration across teams by implementing cross-functional project groups aimed at addressing complex challenges.
- Identified areas for improvement within organization and developed actionable plans for positive change.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, creating more welcoming work environment for all employees.
- Established robust communication system among departments, promoting transparency and increased productivity.
- Experienced analyzing documentation, making recommendations and advising staff on matters involving human resources, procurements and administration.
- Led team of professionals to achieve departmental goals and improve overall performance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure optimal terms and pricing for goods and services.
Program Director
Dominican Women's Development Center
04.2016 - 03.2024
- Head of program design and management to ensure efficient data utilization towards achieving program objectives, performance standards, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with program governance and management to develop programmatic goals and objectives that cater to needs of families and communities.
- Assist in grant proposals, including continuation grants, base grants, and other grants that support Head Start services. Prepare annual budgets and pursue grant opportunities that align with program objectives.
- Establish robust data systems and technology to ensure optimal service delivery.
- Effectively manage program budgets by engaging in budget planning and fiscal management while ensuring expenses align with Head Start performance standards.
- Develop quality improvement plan to facilitate efficient and effective implementation of program.
- Foster effective partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders to promote Early Head Start.
- Organize professional development activities and cultural events.
- Oversee program operations to ensure compliance with Head Start performance standards, state regulations, and agency/program policies and procedures.
- Conduct onboarding processes with program administrative assistants to ensure proper employee selection, training, evaluation, and supervision.
- Hire, mentor, and appraise performance of program managers, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Enhanced program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions
Education/Ducation/Disability Service Coordinator
Dominican Women's Development Center Early Head St
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
- Blended business's goals, mission and values with learning development initiatives to deliver high-quality training to employees.
- Evaluated training materials prepared by instructors and offered actionable suggestions for improvement.
- Maintained strong knowledge of Child Protective Services by participating in workshops, conferences and online education classes.
- Cross-trained on virtual training devices and continued training new staff in child abuse and neglect for front line supervisors.
- Leveraged simulations, team exercises and group discussions to increase training program engagement.
- Checked tracking systems for student and instructor leaves, attendance scores and overall performance.
- Boosted staff efficiency through regular training sessions on disability-related topics and industry best practices.
School Social Worker/Mental Health Consultant
Creative Learning Center of The Guidance Center
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Completed and submitted grant applications to secure project funding.
- Secured grants and funding through federal grant focused on enhancing and providing sub-grantees in community funding to focus
- Developed agendas materials and maintained successful relationships with members of Parent Advisory Group.
- Maintained contact with sub-grantees, collected data, and reported finding to Federal, State and City Founders .
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Promoted student success by addressing barriers to learning through targeted interventions and case management services.
Pregnancy Program Coordinator/Bilingual Senior
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
10.2006 - 02.2014
- Supervised adult offenders to monitor compliance with prison release conditions.
- Counseled adult felony offenders with legal, substance abuse, mental health, employment and personal problems.
- Assisted with case completion by conducting office, home and employment visits to ensure adherence to legal requirements.
- Referred offenders to appropriate community agencies to complete services in compliance with court orders and other identified prison release conditions such as substance abuse, domestic violence, or sex offender treatment. .
- Reported unusual conditions and questionable items to supervisor for revocation.
- Collected parolee conduct information from community individuals, family members and government agency representatives when warranted.
- Tracked information for summary documentation to strengthen case outcomes.
- Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by preparing offender reports for revocation decision making.
- Issued Arrested orders for parolees in violation to ensure safety of community.
- Provided technical support to staff with necessary resources to carry out duties successfully.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
- Analyzed program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Developed marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.
Education
No Degree - Non Profit Leadership/ Management
Hispanic Federation's 2023 Hispanic Leadership Ins
New York 11.2023
Master of Science - Master in Social Wor
Yeshiva University Wurzeweiler School of Social Wo
New York, United States05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Iona University
New Rochelle, NY05.2007
Skills
- External and Public Relations
- Strategic Planning
- People Management
- Organizational Development
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Crisis Management
- Board Reporting
- Team Building
- Hiring and Retention
- Budget Management
- Personnel Activity Coordination
- Staff Development
Timeline
Deputy Executive Director
Dominican Women's Development Center
04.2024 - Current
Program Director
Dominican Women's Development Center
04.2016 - 03.2024
Education/Ducation/Disability Service Coordinator
Dominican Women's Development Center Early Head St
04.2015 - 08.2016
School Social Worker/Mental Health Consultant
Creative Learning Center of The Guidance Center
04.2014 - 03.2015
Pregnancy Program Coordinator/Bilingual Senior
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
10.2006 - 02.2014
No Degree - Non Profit Leadership/ Management
Hispanic Federation's 2023 Hispanic Leadership Ins
Master of Science - Master in Social Wor
Yeshiva University Wurzeweiler School of Social Wo
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Iona University
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