Juliana Garcia
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Violent Crime Victim Services
2020.10 - 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.
- 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.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Grant Writer
Violent Crime Victim Services
2015.05 - Current
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
- Gained familiarity with organization's operational and financial challenges and opportunities to improve grant writing knowledge base.
- Tracked in-process and previously submitted grant applications to obtain status updates.
- Developed impactful grant applications to enhance organization's potential for funding awards.
- Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Analyzed developments in field to update instruction literature.
Office Manager
Violent Crime Victim Services
2008.01 - Current
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Victim Advocate
Violent Crime Victim Services
2001.06 - Current
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
- Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
- Liaised with members of justice system on behalf of client.
- Collected statistical data and updated documentation to maintain client records.
- Coordinated individual and group counseling to meet victim service standards.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention services to clients in emergency situations.
- Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA05.1998
Skills
- Team Bonding
- Coaching and Counseling
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Training and Development
- Focus Group Facilitation
- Public Speaking
- Social Work
Timeline
Executive Director
Violent Crime Victim Services
2020.10 - Current
Grant Writer
Violent Crime Victim Services
2015.05 - Current
Office Manager
Violent Crime Victim Services
2008.01 - Current
Victim Advocate
Violent Crime Victim Services
2001.06 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Pierce College
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