Kimberly Guardado
316 3rd Ave NW, Mount Vernon,IA
Summary
Accomplished leader at HACAP, with a proven track record in cross-functional team leadership and strategic planning. Successfully spearheaded initiatives that distributed over 10 million pounds of food annually and secured $5 million in funding annually. Known for visionary leadership and exceptional relationship-building skills, driving substantial organizational growth and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, HACAP Food Reservoir
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc
Hiawatha, Iowa
12.2018 - Current
- Responsible for oversight of HACAP’s food bank, serving seven counties in East Central Iowa, distributing over 10 million meals annually to over 33,000 neighbors.
- Secure $5 million in funds on a consistent basis.
- Assure compliance with food safety, Feeding America guidelines, and AIB standards.
- Provide leadership, direction, supervision, and support for a 17-member team.
- Implement standard operating procedures for all functions of the food bank, including over 300 partner agencies, multiple programs, and the distribution facility.
- Established nutrition guidelines for food bank operations.
- Provide updates and detailed data analysis to the Food Reservoir Advisory Council and HACAP Board of Directors.
Director/Asst. Director Health Alliance
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc.
Hiawatha, IA
06.2002 - 12.2018
- Coordinated and maintained compliance for WIC, Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health programs; interpreted state and federal guidelines; and developed reports, budgets, and program grants.
- Supported County Boards of Health with core public health functions including assessment and policy development.
- Ensured efficient clinic operations by managing staffing schedules and maintaining precise documentation.
- Supervised clinic design compliance with standards and regulations.
- Supervised operations while delivering strategic direction to Health Alliance team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
01.2010
Diploma - Nursing
Allen School of Nursing
01.1995
Skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Visionary leadership
- Partnerships and collaboration
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Relationship building
- Leadership development
- Non-profit management
- Team collaboration
- Strategies and goals
- Government relations
- Organizational development
- Charismatic leader
- Change management
- Industry knowledge
Volunteer Experience
- Southeast Linn Community Center, Pantry Volunteer 2023 to Present
- United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon, Various education and Administrative roles 2006 to Present
- Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, Girl Scout Troop Leader 2009 to 2018
Certification
- Registered Nurse since 1995
- Certified Community Action Professional
- CPR/First Aid
- Forklift Certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director, HACAP Food Reservoir
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc
12.2018 - Current
Director/Asst. Director Health Alliance
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc.
06.2002 - 12.2018
- Registered Nurse since 1995
- Certified Community Action Professional
- CPR/First Aid
- Forklift Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Diploma - Nursing
Allen School of Nursing
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