Cheryll Dahlin
Orange,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Program Manager enthusiastic about taking on new challenges. Successful at developing innovative strategies to capitalize on dynamic market conditions. Strategic planner and clear communicator with an adaptable approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Families and Communities Together Program Manager
Charitable Ventures Orange County
Tustin, CA
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Managed and supported a public-private partnership network of 16 Family Resource Centers (FRC) in Orange County with hundreds of partners
- Managed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the program initiatives.
- Manage 2 administrative staff and project consultants
- Developed project plans, identified risks, set objectives and monitored progress towards completion.
- Conduct and lead executive level meetings to foster collaboration.
- Communicated regularly with external partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals.
- Drafted reports for senior management highlighting key milestones achieved throughout the program lifecycle.
- Collaborated with teams across departments to develop effective strategies for executing programs.
Management Analyst, Community Resources
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG)
06.2014 - 09.2019
- Led and coordinated meetings with elected officials and external stakeholders regarding projects or to address Valley-wide topics and concerns in the community
- Led effort to secure regional support for funding and implementation of new 'Housing First' program in the Coachella Valley
- Prepared and presented complex budgets, plans, programs, and technical reports including staff reports for the assigned committees; coordinates/reviews/approves staff input into plans, programs and reports
- Prepared and monitored budgets and related documents for nonprofit organizations who receive bus passes from the program; prepares and manages program schedules
- Negotiated, prepared and administered contracts and consultant or franchise agreements for Roy's Desert Resource Center and approved billing, ensured service levels and contractual/franchise expectations are met
- Served as a liaison for CVAG to Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
- Identified and assisted in grant seeking efforts through the SCAG.
Interim Executive Director
Indio Performing Arts Center (IPAC)
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Provided leadership for the IPAC and actively participated in fundraising activities, donor development, grant seeking and grant reporting
- Managed rental facility contracts for a 10,000-square foot event space
- Provided monthly financial reporting and forecasting, cash flow management, capital spending and expenditures for review and approval
- Developed internal and external marketing plan for performance season and fundraising events.
Volunteer Services Coordinator (Temporary Assignment Program)
Riverside County Office on Aging
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Launched and developed a strategic marketing and public relations plan for Chronic Disease Self Management Program for older adults in Riverside County
- Acted as an advocate for senior citizens in the community; sought out, reviewed, and implemented external programs for volunteer participation for collaboration with senior centers and community based organizations
- Emphasized and trained volunteers and interns on the use and practice of excellent customer service at all times
- Recruited volunteers for Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
- Coordinated events from conception to tear down
- Aggressively gathered information on each project to achieve quality event productions
- Served as a liaison with vendors on event-related matters.
District Director
Assemblyman Brian Nestande
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Represented the Assemblyman at hundreds of community events across Riverside County, monthly legislative meetings and made presentations on his behalf
- Made hundreds of high-level internal and external contacts of a sensitive nature, requiring discretion and diplomacy
- Knowledgeable in the California Legislative Process
- Researched public policy issues in the district on behalf of the Assemblyman
- Supervised and trained 4 staff members on district operations
- Recruited and trained dozens of interns to assist in the district offices
- Developed a strategic outreach plan to reach over 500,000 constituents, including events, monthly newsletters, and the website on behalf of the Assembly member
- Drafted press releases, media advisories, and press conference speeches and talking points
- Maintained and developed working relationships with local media on behalf of the Assemblyman
- A proven track record of producing highly attended press events by community leaders and media
- Functioned as the gatekeeper to prioritize hundreds of issues according to urgency and to allocate time for scheduled events, travel and meetings for staff and the Assemblyman
- Coordinated and maintained 6 calendars of scheduled events, travel and meetings for the Assemblyman and district staff
- Independently investigated and resolved issues with constituents and hundreds of state agencies
- Responded to inquiries from staff and the public on behalf of the Assemblyman regarding district office operations, policies and procedures.
Education
Public Administration Courses -
California Polytechnic University, Pomona
08.2008
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Administrative Studies -
University of California, Riverside
08-2005
High School Diploma -
San Diego School of Creative And Performing Arts
06-2002
Skills
- Brand-Building Strategies
- Strategic Plan Implementation
- Marketing Expertise
- Team Collaboration And Leadership
- Meeting Coordination
- Implementation Management
- Discussion Facilitation
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Project Coordination
- Customer Interaction
- Decision-Making
- Communications Support
- Issue Resolution
- Budgeting And Forecasting
- Developing Project Strategy
Leadership Experience
- Board Director, Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival, 09/2015, Present
- Commissioner, Citizens Finance Advisory Commission-City of Indio, 01/2017, Present
- Chair, Public Arts and Historic Preservation Commission-City of Indio, 12/2010, 12/2014
- President, Indio Performing Arts Center Board of Directors, 12/2009, 12/2014
References
- Evita Tapia-Gonzalez, Chief of Communications, Corona-Norco Unified School District, 2820 Clark Ave., Norco, California, 92860, 951-333-8723, Worked as colleagues in the California State Assembly.
- Guadalupe Ramos Amith, Indio City Councilmember, City of Indio, 100 Civic Center Mall, Indio, California, 92201, 760-275-1554, Worked on regional homelessness issues in the Coachella Valley.
- Jennings Imel, Western Region Manager, United States Chamber of Commerce, 21243 Ventura Blvd. Suite 135, Woodland Hills, California, 91364, 818-884-0702, Worked as colleagues in the California State Assembly.
Timeline
Families and Communities Together Program Manager
Charitable Ventures Orange County
09.2022 - 10.2024
Management Analyst, Community Resources
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG)
06.2014 - 09.2019
Interim Executive Director
Indio Performing Arts Center (IPAC)
01.2014 - 06.2014
Volunteer Services Coordinator (Temporary Assignment Program)
Riverside County Office on Aging
02.2013 - 07.2013
District Director
Assemblyman Brian Nestande
01.2008 - 01.2012
Public Administration Courses -
California Polytechnic University, Pomona
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Administrative Studies -
University of California, Riverside
High School Diploma -
San Diego School of Creative And Performing Arts
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