Diana G. Cepeda
El Paso,TX
Summary
Project management professional with a proven ability to develop, manage, and implement strategic initiatives. Passionate about aligning projects with the City of El Paso's mission, vision, and goals. Committed to building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COORDINATOR
City of El Paso
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinate, manage, and implement processes and strategies for special projects.
- Review and evaluate initiatives and programs to identify issues
- Suggest efficiency-enhancing process improvements.
- Analyze data to identify areas for process enhancement.
- Organize events to encourage effective collaboration among City Departments.
- Spearheaded programming initiatives for El Paso Streetcar.
- Direct preparation and implementation of WinterFest from 2017 to 2024.
- Organized the 150th music-at-the-parks events.
- Cultivate and fostered relationships with stakeholders.
- Overseeing activities of the Strategic Initiatives team.
- Define action plans to streamline operational efficiency.
- Design and implemented structured processes for optimized team productivity.
- Resolve performance challenges effectively
- Assist with the preparation of presentations for senior management meetings.
- Draft reports summarizing progress on various projects for upper-level management review.
- Maintain calendars of upcoming events, meetings and deadlines.
- Assist with the development of marketing campaigns.
- Collaborat with vendors to arrange contracts for services or products needed by the organization.
- Facilitat communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Conduct interviews with potential candidates for open positions within the organization.
- Coordinate with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Delegate work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Guide employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
- Discuss job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
- Participate in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COORDINATOR
City of El Paso
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Coordinate strategies to align programs and events with the City of El Paso's goals.
- Develop, manage, and coordinate initiatives such as Live Active El Paso, El Paso Streetcar Special Programs, WinterFest, and other special events.
- Oversee planning and coordination of special events including contract development.
- Develop comprehensive reports for city leadership, council members, and various departments.
- Train and guide staff for various special events.
- Meet with stakeholders, such as businesses, local organizations, sponsors, performers, and staff, for the coordination and implementation of initiatives and programming.
- Member of the El Paso Streetcar and Wellness Cross-Functional Teams.
- Member of the Community Health Assessment Advisory Board.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
El Paso Museum of History
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Manage and develop community programs
- Maintain and create public and private partnerships.
- Build community relationships through programming and networking.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to ensure program goals and objectives.
- Conduct outreach activities to promote and engage community organizations, schools, and social services agencies in programs and educational opportunities.
- Oversee and implement program budgets.
- Perform administrative duties.
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise museum docents and volunteers.
- Manage, schedule, and conduct tour inquiries.
- Develop strategic plans to increase program attendance and participation.
- Coordinate, monitor, and implement family workshops, summer camps, and Museum events.
- Create project plans for the Museum's staff to coordinate weekly events.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
City of El Paso
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Ensure efficient planning of Director's day-to-day by managing calendar and meeting schedule.
- Make travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and assist with organizing details of meetings and presentations.
- Coordinate and arrange board and committee meetings.
- Prepare and post agendas, minutes, and other needed materials.
- Assemble and distribute reports on operating and service strategies.
- Provide general human resources and accounting support for the department.
- Maintain and monitor budget and inventory.
- Develop budget spreadsheets and financial schedules.
- Monitor grants and contracts within departments.
- Plan and organize special events, projects, meetings, and trainings.
- Contribute to the strategic planning for City events, such as Chalk the Block, Music Under the Star, and WinterFest.
- Organize and run community meetings for community input.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Coach, inc
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Responsibilities included the ability to foster a store environment and develop product knowledge skills in-store and online for training purposes.
- Daily goals were set to achieve and exceed sales, strategies, clientele, while maintaining and building productive, long-term relationships with customers.
- Support a team-oriented environment to build rapport, trust, and collaboration in order to stay current with market competition and surpass set goals at every level.
- Evaluate the performance of team members and provide coaching and development plans on a daily basis.
- Demonstrate strategic forecasts, plans, budgets to meet business needs.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Disney Stores
11.2008 - 12.2015
- Develop and coordinate business plans, events, and staff trainings.
- Work in a fast-paced environment where goals were set forth and required to be met daily, weekly, and on a quarterly basis.
- Support and meet loss prevention goals by taking measures to secure cash, merchandise, and any company assets.
- Budget and payroll management.
- Develop, manage, and implement strategies to support the store in surpassing goals, which includes building long-lasting relationships with stakeholders through customer-based programs.
- Participate in different focus groups for the entire district to elevate strategies for the region.
Education
Master of Arts - Economics, Statistics
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico05.2011
Skills
- Fluent In English And Spanish
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Staff Development
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multinational Exposure
- Vendor Relations
- Write reports
- Communication Skills
- Team Management
- Workflow Coordination
- MS Office Suite
References
Available Upon Request
Leadership Experience
As an Assistant Manager for over ten years and program coordinator I had the opportunity to lead different focus groups to improve processes and programs. Over the past five years I had led the coordination of multiple special events for different City Departments.
Communication Skills
Advanced interpersonal and communication skills as both an assistant manager and project coordinator. Daily interaction with team members and stakeholders to ensure the success of projects and initiatives. Primary communication was on a face-to-face basis with customers which is a skill that I have greatly achieved over time in my career path and can say with confidence it will only improve as I advance in my career path.
Timeline
SENIOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COORDINATOR
City of El Paso
08.2022 - Current
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES COORDINATOR
City of El Paso
09.2019 - 08.2022
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
El Paso Museum of History
02.2019 - 09.2019
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
City of El Paso
05.2017 - 02.2019
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Coach, inc
01.2016 - 05.2017
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Disney Stores
11.2008 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Economics, Statistics
New Mexico State University
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