Christine Alford
Denver,Colorado
Summary
Versatile Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effective and innovative solutions to community challenges. Passionate about driving success around the whole family, equitable access to resources, and addressing systemic barriers. Taking pride in the relationships built in and with community. Motivational team leader offering 7 years of supervisor experience. Seeking role focused on creating authentic relationships, while creating equitable access to resources with community partners,
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
Heart And Hand Center
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Acquired grants and other sources of funding for educational programs and projects and drafted proposals and agreements to support proper allocation.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support, while sharing resources.
- Advised students on course selection, credits toward graduation and career decisions.
- Directed day-to-day operations of after school and Summer camp programs.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for Program Leader's.
- Trained program Leaders on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification and personal/professional development.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Conducted one on one weekly check in with all of my direct reports.
- Partnered with community organizations to facilitate engaging enrichment activities with youth.
Executive Director
Denver Food Rescue
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Gathered, analyzed and compiled data into reports to be distributed to organizations Board of Directors.
- Advanced processes in line with food waste and food insecurity, to contribute to Blueprint To End Hungers committee meetings to defined KPIs and quality metrics.
- Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize grant funding.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public on Healthy Food For Denver's Kids initiative.
- Updated and maintained membership database on consistent basis.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
- Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing for The Denver Metro Emergency Food Network during Covid 19.
- Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving integrity and security of data, reports and access.
- Trained effective social change leaders to run strategic campaigns by organizing news conferences, building strong coalitions and generating grassroots support such as The Denver Community Food Access Coalition and The Denver Metro Emergency Food Network.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide organizational strategic plan
- Conducted top-tier media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing company reputation
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations
- Prepared and submitted grant applications to corporate organizations, private foundations to solicit grant monies for organization
- Obtained pertinent organizational financial reports and other data to support grant applications and funding proposals
Program Director
Denver Food Rescue
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with Communities to drive and support program diversity and engagement
- Supported trouble sites to mitigate obstacles and foster successful program delivery
- Established performance goals for program department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with employees
- Assisted organization executives during decision-making process by compiling daily reports to suggest corrective action
- Gathered data, analyzed it and compiled it into reports distributed to appropriate personnel.
- Addressed issues immediately and worked with other team members and community prtners to find most effective solutions available
- Enhanced performance management systems and implemented new application process and orientation for programs to improve organizational objectives
- Supervised writing of program specific grant applications and ensured that information was accurate prior to submission
- Established procedures to handle all types of operational questions
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Researched, wrote, edited and proofread manual for food safety and production methods.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Program Manager
Heart & Hand Center
07/7 - 09.2018
- Supervised team of professional program leaders with youth. Established goals and created action plans to achieve goals
- Determined student, family and community needs and developed program initiatives according to preferences
- Conceptualized future program components
- Sourced workshop providers, to provide quality enrichment programs for youth
- Interviewed and recommended team members for hire
- Implemented strategies to increase program effectiveness
- Supported individuals within program who ranged in age from 5 to 11, by utilizing Whole Child
- Implemented well-received activities and events, including Heart and Hands annual Holiday Party, for youth and their families
- Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students including IEP, 504 and ESL learners
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals
Kitchen Manager
Denver Public Schools
10/ - 02.2015
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent checks of line
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols
- Set performance expectations and provided honest feedback
- Conducted annual performance reviews
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Diego High
San Diego, CA2003
Skills
- Motivational style
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Educational Programs
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Community Events
- Reporting and documentation
- Data collection and analysis
- Report writing
- Data entry
- Project Management
- Public speaking
Volunteer Experience
Denver Food Rescue
Board Member
Denver, Colorado
July 2015- Aug 2019
Served as Chair on Financial Committee
Ran two No Cost Grocery sites
Fundraising and Donor Appreciation Committee
Park Hill Strong
Board Member
Park Hill, Denver, Colorado
January 2017 - 2021
Implementing Social Emotional Learning to the northeast community schools working with underserved youth
Partnering with other schools in the community to ensure that we’re bridging the gap
Making sure to bring in different dynamics to the table to ensure cultural inclusivity
Heart & Hand
Parent Board Chair
Five Points, Denver, Colorado
March 2012 - 2015
Planning two major events of the year (Holiday Party and End of School Year)
Maintaining positive relationships between H&H Organization and the parents
Being a support for staff and families
Speaking at engagements (Gala largest event/fundraiser of the year)
Voices For Children
Motivational Speaker
San Diego, California
June 1999 to Present
Motivate and inspire other current and former foster care youth
Motivate and empower new and current Court Appointed Special Advocates
Original member of the first ever Foster Care Youth Speakers Panel
Advocating for their program at the National CASA Conference in DC (2001)
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Program Manager
Heart And Hand Center
09.2021 - 07.2023
Executive Director
Denver Food Rescue
05.2019 - 08.2021
Program Director
Denver Food Rescue
09.2018 - 05.2019
Program Manager
Heart & Hand Center
07/7 - 09.2018
Kitchen Manager
Denver Public Schools
10/ - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
San Diego High
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Similar Profiles
MICHAEL OLISAKWU OLISAMICHAEL OLISAKWU OLISA
Certified Nursing Assistant at Heart And Hand CareCertified Nursing Assistant at Heart And Hand Care
Roger GarciaRoger Garcia
Office Assistant at Heart And HandOffice Assistant at Heart And Hand
Sadie PoffSadie Poff
PCA Personal Care Assistant at Hand 'n Heart Homecare ServicesPCA Personal Care Assistant at Hand 'n Heart Homecare Services