LaTanya Runnells
San Diego,CA
Summary
Seeking a rewarding position with an organization that encourages learning and growth, and that affords the opportunity to utilize education, experience and skills as a team player to further the mission and vision of the organization.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Mental Health America of SD County
San Diego
06.2015 - Current
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Established milestones and objectives based on input from functional areas and stakeholders.
- Participated in pilot tests and revised programs based on feedback and results.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel.
- Facilitate 8-hr MHFA trainings as required by Mental Health First Aid-USA
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Director of Youth Programs
Nevada Partners Inc
Las Vegas
05.2011 - 09.2013
- Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
- Adhered to negotiated annual $3.3 million budget and spending requirements.
- Monitored and maintained compliance with organization, licensing and funding source for program departments.
- Developed and maintained productive relations with local, state and federal stakeholders.
- 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.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
- Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
Program Manager
Nevada Partners Inc.
Las Vegas
01.2006 - 05.2011
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
- Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
- Demonstrated strong writing and presentation skills to develop briefs, memorandums and analytical reports for clients.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Provided program management expertise in lean Six Sigma strategies and agile methods, practices and execution.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education
Completion of Intensive Leadership Training -
Rapport Leadership
Las Vegas, NV01.2012
Master’s degree - Public Administration
Springfield College School of Human Services
San Diego, CA06.2002
Bachelor’s Degree - Human Services
Springfield College School of Human Services
San Diego, CA04.2000
Skills
Project Management
- Time Management
- Training Delivery
- Nonprofit Management
- Curriculum Design
- Community Outreach
- Board Relations
- Staff Supervision
- Performance Measurement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Budget Management
- Partnership Building
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Program Evaluation
Timeline
Program Manager
Mental Health America of SD County
06.2015 - Current
Director of Youth Programs
Nevada Partners Inc
05.2011 - 09.2013
Program Manager
Nevada Partners Inc.
01.2006 - 05.2011
Completion of Intensive Leadership Training -
Rapport Leadership
Master’s degree - Public Administration
Springfield College School of Human Services
Bachelor’s Degree - Human Services
Springfield College School of Human Services