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Jason Orent

Cedar Rapids,Iowa

Summary

Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Plugged-In Iowa
06.2015 - 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.
  • Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
  • Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
  • Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.

Director of Housing

Hope CDA
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Administered room occupancy verification processes following move-ins and move-outs.
  • Maintained housing office systems and focused on web-based housing occupancy management system.
  • Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
  • Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
  • Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
  • Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
  • Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.

Director

Iowa Office Of Consumer Affairs
07.2014 - 12.2015
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.

Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

Abbe Community Mental Health
06.2013 - 07.2014
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
  • Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Created and administered group psycho-education programs to provide life skills, family support and community integration services to patients.
  • Maintained caseload of active clients and clients within assessment phase.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.

Resident Assistant

Willis Dady Emergency Shelter
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
  • Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
  • Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.

Fleet Manager

CRST Expedited
03.2003 - 10.2003
  • Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
  • Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
  • Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
  • Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.

Forklift Driver

Procter & Gamble Co
07.1991 - 02.2002
  • Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
  • Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
  • Removed orders from storage, wrapped, and staged for shipments.

Education

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
05.2012

Skills

  • Results Orientation
  • Team Bonding
  • Consulting
  • Approachable and Outgoing
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Coaching and Counseling
  • Outreach Programs
  • Manage Programs

Timeline

Director of Housing

Hope CDA
06.2021 - 12.2022

Executive Director

Plugged-In Iowa
06.2015 - Current

Director

Iowa Office Of Consumer Affairs
07.2014 - 12.2015

Mental Health Peer Support Specialist

Abbe Community Mental Health
06.2013 - 07.2014

Resident Assistant

Willis Dady Emergency Shelter
01.2010 - 01.2012

Fleet Manager

CRST Expedited
03.2003 - 10.2003

Forklift Driver

Procter & Gamble Co
07.1991 - 02.2002

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Kirkwood Community College

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