Cindy Hernandez
Fontana,California
Summary
Results-driven Business Director with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success over 24 years in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Fregoso Gardenscape
Riverside California
10.2000 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Human Resources/Finances/Employee training
- State laws/Regulations/Cal Osha
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency, reducing overall costs and increasing profitability.
- Managed high-performing teams to successfully execute corporate objectives and drive organizational success.
- Implemented strong hiring and training techniques to promote team cohesiveness and streamline overall workflow.
- Directed research and development efforts in alignment with long-term strategic goals to maintain competitive advantage within the industry sector.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Supervised team of 10 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
- Established a reputation for excellent crisis management skills when unexpected issues arose during construction, quickly developing solutions to minimize project delays.
- Developed effective schedules for construction phases, coordinating multiple subcontractors in order to meet project deadlines.
- Collaborated closely with architects and engineers, landscape work ensuring projects met design specifications and quality standards.
Teacher
Charter Home School Program
6888 Sunsight Way Jurupa Valley Ca. 92509
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to address individual needs.
- Enhanced classroom management skills, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Implemented innovative instructional methods such as flipped classrooms and blended learning approaches, enhancing student understanding of complex material.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Real Estate
Fregoso Investments
Riverside Ca.
01.2003 - 02.2020
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, resulting in higher satisfaction rates and repeat business.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to provide clients with accurate information on current trends and pricing strategies.
- Secured financing for real estate projects by cultivating relationships with lenders and investors.
- Coordinated with local municipalities to obtain necessary permits, facilitating smooth project execution.
- Collaborated with leasing agents and advertising agencies to market vacant spaces.
- Procured financing from conventional and public sources by preparing and submitting financing applications.
- Performed accounting functions by tracking revenue and expenses for ongoing properties.
- Coordinated bid and qualifications processes to select architects, professional consultants and contractors for projects.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - CTS Studies
Cal State University San Bernardino California
San Bernardino, CA07.2026
CTE Credential - Career And Technical Education
UCLA Extention
Los Angeles, CA07.2024
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Executive Leadership
- Risk Management
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Operating Budgets
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Construction
- Landscape
- Land Acquisition
- Asset Management
- Fluent Bilingualism
- Court interpreting Certificate Spanish/English
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
Proficient in Microsoft/Adobe/Acrobat Computer operations.
Timeline
Teacher
Charter Home School Program
01.2018 - 03.2023
Real Estate
Fregoso Investments
01.2003 - 02.2020
Chief Executive Officer
Fregoso Gardenscape
10.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - CTS Studies
Cal State University San Bernardino California
CTE Credential - Career And Technical Education
UCLA Extention