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Cheryl R. Andreas

Big Pine,CA

Summary

Skilled Manager with expertise in project management, problem-solving and team leadership. Strengths lie in ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks, develop strategic plans and ensure successful execution of operational goals. Previous experience led to significant improvement in workflow processes and overall performance efficiencies. Demonstrated skills include adaptability, negotiation and strong communication abilities. Successfully works great alone or with others to consistently meet organization goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Workforce Development Specialist III

California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.
Bishop , CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Supervise personnel, oversee, and monitor the integrated service delivery process and day-to-day operations of the Eastern Sierra Geographic Service area, including Inyo, Mono, and Kern Counties.
  • Provide direct program services, including intake, eligibility determination, assessment, case management, program placement, job development, and placement, and work readiness.
  • Identify and develop worksites, complete and/or negotiate agreements and/or contracts to provide effective training opportunities and placement.
  • Implement, monitor, and report on all grants specific to ESFO sites and grant funded specific projects.
  • Provide orientation to worksites, clients, and supervisors.
  • Full knowledge of CIMC's Centralized Records Management System.
  • MC3 training assessment, placement, knowledge of union trades, and all required program reporting.
  • Publicize CIMC's goals and objectives by public speaking, attending community activities; organize and/or participate in Job Search, Career Development, and Employer Awareness Workshops.
  • Meet established enrollment schedule timeframes within budget allocations and performance measures.
  • Analyzed labor market trends, identified training opportunities, and developed strategies to improve recruitment efforts.

Indigenous Vision Consulting

Co-Owner
Missoula , MT
03.2012 - Current
  • Training for non-profit agencies and organizations.
  • Training in supervision, leadership, communication, time management, organizational skills, customer service, project management, basic Federal Indian Law, and cultural sensitivity.

Executive Director

Montana Native American Service Center
Missoula, MT
04.2007 - 06.2012
  • Responsible for direct staff supervision of approximately twenty-three administrative, youth prevention, community outreach, and alcohol/drug counseling/outreach staff.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of a wide variety of State and Federal social service programs, including drug and alcohol prevention and counseling, domestic violence and sexual assault, suicide prevention, youth prevention programs, job and training placement, community outreach, and community clothing and food bank.
  • Implement, monitor, and ensure all grant deliverables, goals, and objectives are met, and the completion of successful program and grant reporting.
  • Monitor Federal, State, County and Private grants, and ensure all reporting requirements are completed in a timely manner, including all budgeting requirements.
  • Ensure legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
  • Plan, organize, and implement ongoing center fundraising activities yearly.
  • Provide professional leadership and direction to all managers and coordinators.
  • Provide professional leadership, direction, recommendation, and vision to the organization's Board of Directors.
  • The official spokesperson of the Service Center maintains a positive and professional relationship with the local tribes, the local community, and community partners.

Department of Justice
Missoula , MT
06.2005 - 07.2007
  • Lead team liaison between partners to ensure grant compliance and accountability.
  • Works directly with all seven tribes of Montana in areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, child protection prevention, and related legal matters.
  • Staff supervision, providing direction, guidance and leadership.
  • Provide ongoing program development, legal code development, staff training, tribal court, law enforcement and community training.
  • Tribal Council reporting and training.
  • Monthly federal grant reporting requirements per partners, electronic reporting systems, and compliance.
  • Community outreach and tribal community relationship-building.
  • Collaborated with senior legal staff to identify areas of improvement within existing systems or strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
05-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Native American Studies

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
05-2000

Some College (No Degree) - Law

Alexander Blewett III School of Law
Missoula, MT

Skills

  • Professional Team Leader
  • Grant Manager & Compliance
  • Problem-Solving Aptitude
  • Strong communication skills
  • Staff supervision & management
  • Case Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Project Management

Accomplishments

  • State of California - Indian Educator of the Year 1996
  • State of Montana - Native American Social Service Excellence Award 2011
  • Native American Leader of the Year, Missoula, MT 2012

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Workforce Development Specialist III

California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc.
09.2021 - Current

Indigenous Vision Consulting

Co-Owner
03.2012 - Current

Executive Director

Montana Native American Service Center
04.2007 - 06.2012

Department of Justice
06.2005 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication

The University of Montana

Bachelor of Arts - Native American Studies

The University of Montana

Some College (No Degree) - Law

Alexander Blewett III School of Law

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