HERMAN J. CHACON
WHEATON,IL
Summary
Purpose-driven operations and program leader with 6+ years of experience in systems building, stakeholder management, and crossfunctional team enablement across nonprofits and mission-driven organizations. Skilled in streamlining operations, managing internal systems, and translating complex processes into clear SOPs. Committed to increasing organizational efficiency, enabling high-impact work, and scaling solutions in service of a more just and sustainable world.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Plant Based Program Manager
Plant Based Foods Association
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Streamlined workflows, compliance tracking, and documentation for a national third-party certification program
- Led SOP development and AI-driven analytics integration to optimize partner experience and internal efficiency
- Produced detailed reporting and dashboards to inform organizational KPIs and strategic decisions
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration across policy, operations, and marketing teams
Sales & Operations Manager
Edna's Furniture
Chicago, IL
11.2017 - 11.2024
- Oversaw vendor contracts, sourcing, and customer operations with a focus on sustainability and impact metrics
- Designed operational tracking systems for internal KPIs, vendor management, and emissions reporting
- Administered day-to-day financial tasks including payroll, expense tracking, and sales reporting
Educator/Production Assistant
Growing Home Inc.
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated logistics and partner engagement for workforce development programs focused on food access
- Supported impact measurement and alignment with local policy and grant objectives
Education
Master of Science - Public Policy
University of Chicago - Harris School of Public Policy
06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
05.2018
Skills
- Operations Systems
- Internal Process Design
- SOP Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- AI & Tech Integration
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Certification & Compliance
- HR & Onboarding
- Grant Tracking
- Finance & Vendor Admin
- Program Management
- Mission-Aligned Leadership
- Google Workspace
- Airtable
- Salesforce (basic)
- Zoom
- Slack
- AI Tools Integration
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
English
Spanish
Activities
- Climatebase Fellowship, Remote, US, Cohort 5 Program Fellow, 2024-05-01, Present, Designing a capstone on circular economy infrastructure and operational scalability for food systems
- Chicago Conservation Corps (C3), Chicago, IL, Sustainability Leadership Training, 2021-03-01, 2023-03-31, Led sustainability engagement initiatives, managing volunteers and coordinating with city departments
Tech And Tools
- Google Workspace
- Airtable
- Salesforce (basic)
- Zoom
- Slack
- AI Tools Integration
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Certified Plant Based Program Manager
Plant Based Foods Association
10.2023 - 04.2025
Educator/Production Assistant
Growing Home Inc.
08.2022 - 11.2022
Sales & Operations Manager
Edna's Furniture
11.2017 - 11.2024
Master of Science - Public Policy
University of Chicago - Harris School of Public Policy
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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