Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Leadership Experience
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DORALEE SANCHEZ

Human Services Project Manager
Bellingham,WA

Summary

Results-driven professional with a strong focus on defining career and work-related objectives, adept at initiating and refining projects through innovative thinking and strategic planning. Proven ability to tackle challenges with creativity and knowledge, driving successful outcomes in dynamic environments. Core competencies include project management, goal-setting, and effective communication.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Human Services Project Manager

Lummi Indian Business Council
Bellingham, WA
01.2020 - Current
  • Planning, development, and execution of innovative social services programs.
  • Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
  • Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations in relation to assigned projects.
  • Led recruitment, training, and oversight of staff for effective project execution.

Owner • Manager/Master tribal Artist, Spiritual Consultant • Spiritual tribal healer

Silowleetsa Arts
Lummi, WA
01.1989 - Current
  • Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.

Cultural Education Curriculum Director

Lummi Indian Business Council
Bellingham, WA
03.2011 - 12.2017
  • Craft narratives from indigenous verbal traditions.
  • Formulated educational materials following the 13 moons calendar.
  • Produced and wrote a play named 'Survivors of the Flood,' derived from a Lummi tribal legend.
  • Instructed ceremonies showcasing Lummi culture to k-12 students.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations and other assigned work.
  • Established learning objectives to satisfy state and federal educational standards.
  • Developed research assignments to encourage engagement through exploration of history.
  • Designed course syllabi that incorporated primary source documents, lectures, and class discussions.

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Coordinator

LIBC/ Lummi Systems of Care
Bellingham, WA
01.2009 - 12.2012
  • Coordinated and managed projects under the SAMSA grant program.
  • Delivered culturally enriching therapy sessions with tribal arts focus.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.

Lummi Cultural Learning Center Manager

Lummi Indian Business Council
Bellingham, WA
10.2007 - 12.2009
  • Organized and led diverse cultural activities for afterschool programs.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth and efficient center functioning.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed center's budget.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities.
  • Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
  • Monitored employee attendance records and addressed any issues accordingly.
  • Led crisis management efforts, ensuring minimal disruption to center operations.

Cultural Coordinator Canoe Journey 2007 Host

Lummi Indian Business Council
Bellingham, WA
07.2006 - 09.2007
  • Facilitated comprehensive tribal curriculum development.
  • Worked closely with community organizations to ensure their involvement in the program's initiatives.
  • Facilitated dialogue sessions between different communities or groups of people from a variety of backgrounds.
  • Assisted in developing training materials related to promoting diversity in the workplace environment.
  • Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
  • Prepared and maintained budgets, personnel records or training manuals.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate cross-cultural projects.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired volunteers and staff.

Traditional Art and Tribal History Instructor

Northwest Indian College
Bellingham, WA
08.2004 - 06.2006
  • Created tribal comprehensive education plans and modules.
  • Identified indigenous historical precedents to connect antecedent events that apply to the modern era.
  • Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
  • Reviewed student essays for grammar, clarity of thought, organization of ideas, proper citation style.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of art education standards and new teaching methodologies.
  • Conducted workshops for students on advanced tribal art techniques, and career opportunities in the arts.
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
  • Hands-on weaving, painting, sewing, and sculptures.

Tribal Art Instructor

Northwest Indian College
08.1998 - 06.2006
  • Weaving, sewing, and regalia creation in Northwest coastal design.
  • Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
  • Demonstrated painting and drawing techniques to classes of up to 25 students.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive art curriculum covering various techniques and historical contexts.
  • Organized field trips to harvest and gather organic materials to expose students to hands-on professional artwork, step one. .
  • Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.

Education

BA - Humanities, Native American Education and Tribal History

Western Washington University
01.2019

AAS - Fine Arts, Certificate in Native Art

Northwest Indian College
01.2004

Cosmetology -

Bellingham Beauty School
01.1989

Skills

  • Overseeing Comprehensive Training Programs
  • Effective Communication
  • Comprehensive Project Planning
  • Budget oversight
  • Design management
  • Project management
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Efficient leadership

Affiliations

  • 2008 Peace Builder Award, Whatcom County
  • Indigenous art instruction
  • Tribal art creation

Accomplishments

  • Wrote produced, hand made traditional regalia for "Survivors of the flood" Play from Lummi tribal legend

Certification

  • Coast Salish Tribal Art

Leadership Experience

Culture Curriculum creation for K-12, and Community college 

Culture Coordinator for Tribal Journey hosting nearly ten thousand attendees 

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Human Services Project Manager

Lummi Indian Business Council
01.2020 - Current

Cultural Education Curriculum Director

Lummi Indian Business Council
03.2011 - 12.2017

Cultural and Linguistic Competence Coordinator

LIBC/ Lummi Systems of Care
01.2009 - 12.2012

Lummi Cultural Learning Center Manager

Lummi Indian Business Council
10.2007 - 12.2009

Cultural Coordinator Canoe Journey 2007 Host

Lummi Indian Business Council
07.2006 - 09.2007

Traditional Art and Tribal History Instructor

Northwest Indian College
08.2004 - 06.2006

Tribal Art Instructor

Northwest Indian College
08.1998 - 06.2006

Owner • Manager/Master tribal Artist, Spiritual Consultant • Spiritual tribal healer

Silowleetsa Arts
01.1989 - Current

BA - Humanities, Native American Education and Tribal History

Western Washington University

AAS - Fine Arts, Certificate in Native Art

Northwest Indian College

Cosmetology -

Bellingham Beauty School

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