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JASMINE BAILON

JASMINE BAILON

Arvada,CO

Summary

Collaborative and hardworking professional leader skilled in both strategic planning and tactical execution. Experienced in financial management, operations, hiring and development. Talented at building collaborative partnerships and supporting employees in achieving professional success, with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Care Programs Manager

Boulder Valley School District Re-2
09.2021 - Current
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
  • Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction from conception to implementation.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits to over $1.2million in annual revenue.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Recruited and oversaw 125 personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Senior Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Community College Of Aurora
06.2012 - Current
  • Designed and delivered more than 12 course shells for class instruction to meet course competencies.
  • Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material.
  • Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
  • Evaluated and selected instructional materials for 12 courses and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
  • Assisted Associate Dean of Instruction in coordinating faculty curriculum development and instruction.

Career and Technical Education Coordinator

Community College Of Aurora
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Support strategic initiatives and curriculum development needs for designing effective and accreditation approved course,rubrics,exams and implementation processes
  • Engaged 250 stakeholders on all levels of college system to design and implement new practices for creative and innovative efforts to meet professional credential requirements
  • Implement evaluation techniques for pre- and post- assessments and long term oversight evaluation techniques
  • Pilot implementation of alternative course completion and industry alignment for adult learners
  • Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
  • Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
  • Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
  • Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.

Assistant Division Manager

Boulder County Government; Community Services
07.2015 - 08.2021
  • Provide comprehensive daily operational oversight for integrated education,family service, enrollment, professional development, disability and comprehensive services teams for each of 4 Boulder County Head Start Programs across Boulder County
  • Oversee fiscal health,contracts,MOUs and grant applications
  • Monitoring, implementation,evaluation and updates to funders that outline workflow and strategic outcomes
  • Ensure collaborative and data driven decisions are made to implement responsive services and foster interdisciplinary work to support needs of children,families and community
  • Identify, establish and foster internal and external relationships to impact projects and assess project viability for course correction when needed using data informed decisions
  • Implement and guide all personnel hiring,onboarding,training development and progressive discipline,development and implementation of policies/ procedures and delivering and coordinating professional development training sessions and professional
  • Coordinate and ensure compliance with all federal,state and county regulations through innovative and responsive leadership to grow professional capacity of direct reports and program staff
  • Oversight of technology-based programs and databases for optimization of use and training to streamline work to be reliable and efficient professionals of varying technological proficiencies.
  • Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize performance.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Handled escalated complaints involving division operations and work of personnel under supervision.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Established clear and consistent policies and procedures.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
  • Developed operational processes to help organization adapt to market change.

Quality Rating Improvement Specialist

Colorado Department Of Human Services
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Managed consolidation of early childhood programs housed within Colorado Department of Human Services to facilitate effective coordination and collaboration with other major Department of Human Services programs and initiatives
  • Enhanced formal child care system by incorporating innovative approaches to address quality-related service priorities and expand access to high quality early learning experiences for Colorado children and families
  • Advised investment in systems-based approaches that built sustainable high-quality childcare practice and infrastructure statewide,including conception and launch of user portal complete with through Salesforce guidance,user onboarding and technical support for service providers across state
  • Work with state-level early childhood stakeholder organizations to revise and administer application process for local
  • Quality Incentive grantees,provide information and technical assistance to grantees,ensure statutory,regulatory and reporting requirements of programs are met,as well as serve as point of contact for information about programs for state
  • Developed reporting requirements for participating grantees,development of statewide report/evaluation of program and collaborating with other state-level early childhood organizations as well as coordinating and administering daily operations of quality incentives,such as managing invoices,negotiating and processing requested modifications of grantee work activities, clarifying rules and regulations for grantees, developing and maintaining ongoing tracking system for 156 individual child care facilities
  • Developed quality improvement plans, policies and operational guidelines.
  • Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
  • Completed site visits to conduct assessments.
  • Documented and reported issues with compliance, standards of care and quality assurance requirements.
  • Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
  • Established and maintained electronic files for grant-funded projects for tracking and reporting.
  • Managed post-award services and oversaw state and federal grant awards for compliance with uniform guidance and grant-specific requirements.
  • Managed complete grant lifecycle from preparation through final close-out.
  • Conducted reviews to assess compliance with related laws, policies and regulations.

Education Services Manager

Boulder County Government; Community Services
06.2013 - 02.2015
  • Provides guidance and leadership to staff to emphasize importance of program achieving high standards of quality, internally and through public and private sector partnerships
  • Reviews and analyzes monthly financial and statistical reports to assess budget status and to initiate preventative measures if any problems appear to be predicated
  • In conjunction with Family Services Coordinator,assures that program serves number of eligible children for which it is funded
  • Reads management and leadership materials and program-related materials to keep abreast of developments in comprehensive early childhood programs
  • Monitors implementation of responsibilities of employees through observation,monthly supervisory meetings,team meetings,and review of files and documentation
  • Assumes active role in annual program self- assessment
  • Assures remediation of any non-compliances found in delegate or grantee assessment and incorporates recommendations into planning for improvement of program.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Supported admissions process through application review and student registration.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
  • Managed educational program budget and prepared monthly reports.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.

Early Head Start Mentor Coach

Clayton Early Learning
07.2009 - 07.2013
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal quality standards for comprehensive services;leading ongoing internal review of program and staff as well as annual/bi-annual federal program audits
  • Developed culture that encourages professional reflection,collaboration,inquiry and learning
  • Oversaw implementation of research-based,comprehensive curricula,ensuring responsive, intentional and developmentally appropriate teacher-child interactions and family instruction.
  • Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
  • Observed and assessed classroom activities to verify conformity with quality standards.
  • Oversaw safety requirements, inspection, and certification procedures to facilitate annual licensing review.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Childcare Center Director

Knowledge Learning Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Recruited,selected and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences
  • Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning
  • Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels,maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
  • Modernized instructional plans and educational approaches to enhance student learning.
  • Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families.
  • Furnished facility with supplies, equipment, food and materials to foster social and cognitive development.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
  • Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood Leadership Certification

University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO
06.2015

Post Graduate Specialization - Infant And Toddler Specialization

Erikson Institute
Illinois City, IL
04.2014

Master of Arts - Education Curriculum, Instruction And Assessment

Jones International University
Englewood, CO
05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05.2010

Skills

  • Grant Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Systems Development
  • Operations Management
  • Performance Optimization Strategies
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Verbal, Oral, and Interpersonal Communication
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership Training
  • Process Improvement
  • Organizational Realignment

Affiliations

Metropolitan State University of Denver- Denver, CO Leadership Buell Early ChildhoodLeadership Network (BECLN) Alumni Early Childhood of Boulder County Council (ECBCC) Advisory Member Past Vice-President for Colorado Head Start Association (CHSA) . 2014-05- 2015-06 2013-01- 2014-04 2010-01- 2013-05 2005-01- 2010-05

Timeline

Child Care Programs Manager

Boulder Valley School District Re-2
09.2021 - Current

Career and Technical Education Coordinator

Community College Of Aurora
06.2021 - 06.2022

Assistant Division Manager

Boulder County Government; Community Services
07.2015 - 08.2021

Quality Rating Improvement Specialist

Colorado Department Of Human Services
02.2015 - 06.2015

Education Services Manager

Boulder County Government; Community Services
06.2013 - 02.2015

Senior Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Community College Of Aurora
06.2012 - Current

Early Head Start Mentor Coach

Clayton Early Learning
07.2009 - 07.2013

Childcare Center Director

Knowledge Learning Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2008

Post Graduate Certificate - Early Childhood Leadership Certification

University of Colorado Denver

Post Graduate Specialization - Infant And Toddler Specialization

Erikson Institute

Master of Arts - Education Curriculum, Instruction And Assessment

Jones International University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development

Metropolitan State University of Denver

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