Darlene Trappier
Hainesport
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
-Awarded Top Professional of the Year for 2020 Marquis' Who's Who
-Food Pantry of the Year award for 2015 and 2017
-Beacon of Hope was featured in Burlington County times for excellence in our work for the Children Feeding Program during the Pandemic
-Community Service Award from United Christian Assembly Church, South Jersey
-Burlington County 2021 Black History Month Honoree from The Burlington County Minority and Equality Rights Task Force
-MSMH-EVO committee member
-Mt. Holly Rotary Club-member
-Foodbank of South Jersey Executive Board Member
-Ms. Trappier is a Board member with The Human Services Advisory Council
-Burlington County Homeless Trust Fund member
-Burlington County Ket
-One of 25 selected in the US to The White House Summit on Hunger in 2022
Darlene Trappier was chosen to represent New Jersey in the USA Today Women of the year award for 2023.
Darlene Trappier was chosen to attend the Feeding America Conference in New Orleans for 2023
NJ Senator Troy Singleton presented Darlene Trappier with a Ceremonial Resolution for the work that she does in the community from the NJ Senate.
Ms. Trappier is renowned as a social services administrator with more than 25 years of service to others in her community. She initially pursued an education at Santa Monica College, graduating with an Associate of Arts in political science and government in 1980.
Since 2010, Ms. Trappier has excelled as the executive director of Beacon of Hope Incorporated of New Jersey.
From 1998 to 2002, Ms. Trappier flourished as an assistant manager for the Tri-State Health and Welfare Fund. She subsequently found success as the owner and the operator of My Dollar Store from 2002 to 2007.
She believes that life gives back what we put into it and prospers in the power of changing lives incrementally.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Beacon Of Hope Inc
03.2010 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Retail Store Owner
My Dollarstore
10.2002 - 12.2007
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Assistant Medical Claims Department Manager
Tri-State Health And Welfare Fund
10.1998 - 10.2002
- Handled claims consistent with client and corporate policies, procedures, best practices and regulations.
- Documented and communicated timely claims information while supporting accurate outcomes.
- Determined proper course of action for claims processing.
- Championed insurance claims process by providing expert knowledge and building positive, trusting relationship to support clients during challenging times.
Provided employee training on medical claims processing, and processed appeal claims
Education
AA - Political Science
Santa Monica City College
Santa Monica, CA05.1980
High School Diploma - History
Susan Miller Dorsey High School
3537 Farmdale Avenue06.1978
Skills
- Capital Expenditure Planning
- Financial Management
- Operational Analysis
- Case management
- Wrap around services
Timeline
Executive Director
Beacon Of Hope Inc
03.2010 - Current
Retail Store Owner
My Dollarstore
10.2002 - 12.2007
Assistant Medical Claims Department Manager
Tri-State Health And Welfare Fund
10.1998 - 10.2002
AA - Political Science
Santa Monica City College
High School Diploma - History
Susan Miller Dorsey High School
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