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Kristie Sage

Santa Fe,NM

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

NM PreK Bureau Chief

State Of New Mexico, ECECD
03.2020 - Current
  • Increased efficiency in department communications by streamlining processes and implementing new processes.
  • Oversaw seamless transition of bureau staff during major shift from one state department into newly created Early Childhood Department
  • Managed diverse team of PreK Specialists and support staff for optimal productivity and collaboration.
  • Collaborated with other bureaus within department to optimize services offered and provided to children and families throughout state.
  • Work with department Executive Leadership in development, notice of funding, and final award of annual PreK Grant.
  • Oversaw program operations by applying in-depth grant management and early childhood knowledge and efficient decision-making skills.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Worked with Executive Leadership in development of goals and activities to be implemented by New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) as part of department's five-year strategic plan to build world-class system of early childhood programs designed to meet diverse needs of New Mexico's Children.
  • Increased PreK access for children by awarding and funding additional 3090 PreK slots.
  • Increased PreK access for tribal partnerships within state by awarding and funding additional 500+ PreK slots.

New Mexico PreK Program Monitor/Specialist

State Of New Mexico, CYFD Office Of Child Dev.
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Worked with team of PreK Specialists to monitor individual caseload of NM PreK grant recipients to ensure fulfillment of compliance indicators per their PreK award.
  • Improved program efficiency by consistently monitoring and evaluating project progress.
  • Enhanced communication between team members through regular progress updates and status meetings.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of grant/award requirements, providing supports s needed for successful compliance with all grant/award requirements.
  • Conducted in-person monitoring visits with NM PreK awardees to ensure their compliance to the NM PreK Programs Standards as well as assurance of implementation of quality services for children

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
12.2002

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Pueblo Community College
Durango, Co
04.2001

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Project Management
  • Budgets
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Skills
  • Staff Supervision
  • Policy Development
  • Interviewing
  • Performance Evaluations

Timeline

NM PreK Bureau Chief

State Of New Mexico, ECECD
03.2020 - Current

New Mexico PreK Program Monitor/Specialist

State Of New Mexico, CYFD Office Of Child Dev.
07.2018 - 02.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Fort Lewis College

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Pueblo Community College

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