Luis Rodriguez
New York,NY
Summary
I am a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organizations. Able to secure and manage government relationships and contracts. A believer of a person center approach method and utilization of a variety of techniques to dismantles silos and enhance communication between employees and communities’ shareholders. A genuine team player committed to managing operations and projects flawlessly while contributing to revenue-producing activities. Additional areas of expertise include: Strategic, Vision & Mission Planning/ Budgeting & Cost management/ Public Relations/Government Regulations & Relations /Human Resources Management/Contracts 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. Successful Executive Director with over 3 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-culture team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability. Ambitious team leader adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business initiatives.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
Language
Work History
Primary Care Pediatrics Clinics
- Bronx and NYC
- Behavioral Health Clinics – Bronx and NYC
- Training elements for recognition of domestic violence abuse and prevention
- Job Training Programs- affiliated with the City University of New York for individuals released from prison
- Best practices seminars for Case Planners
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Developed and facilitated highly effective Risk Management courses to enhance employee’s participation on personal development
- Trained and developed a variety of curriculums to discuss issues with trauma, attachment, separation, and guilt towards placement of family members into care, delivering evidence-based interventions for behaviors caused by trauma of placement under foster care
- Improved compliance with clinical appointments
- Cultivated and nurtured effective working relationships with executives and upper management, persuading adoption and improved health and safety outcomes
- Work in collaboration with our Chief of Operations for the Construction of a 30,000 square foot building for programs facilities/ Work with Development Department for Operational Funds
Executive Director
Puerto Rican Family Institute
06.2019 - Current
- Liaison between the board of directors and all the managers/directors of the Puerto Rican Family Institute
- Helping board development, suggesting recruiting and training volunteer board members
- Responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization
- Responsible for the accreditation of the whole agency, as well as, obtaining philanthropical support for all programs
- Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach
- Accomplishment:
- Board development - four new board members in two years
- Enhanced Continue Educations for Leaders, and Programs Directors
- Achieved accreditation with the Committee of Quality Leadership (CQL)
- Establishment behavioral health services in elementary schools – Brooklyn NY
- First time award from SAMSHA – trauma center for children & adolescence
- Participation in Community School Programs consultation services
- Active recipient of three different Foundations (Bloomberg, Robin Hood Foundation and Philanthropic individuals) Completion of a strategic plan in 18 months duration rather than in three years
- Utilization of Theory Of change Concept in all programs to enhance strategies goals
- PPP Loan preparation and forgiveness
- Spokesperson strengthening PRFI position in all communities served in NYC and in Puerto Rico
- Enhanced services of early educational programs in NYC and Puerto Rico
House/ Senior Vice President
Abbott
01.2012 - 06.2019
Associate Executive Director
Abbott House
01.2009 - 01.2012
House/Assistant Executive Director
Abbott
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Recruited to formulate and execute strategic plan to turn around poor performance in the child welfare programs, healthcare administration and lagging program development
- I am wholly responsible for operational and fiscal oversight of $20 million, with 400 + employees and 350 + children in foster care
- Programs Implementations:
- Supervisor’s coaching services, crisis intervention, Bridges to health programs in New York City and the Lower Hudson Area, OMIG documentation/audit review preparations, trainings towards program improved performance, youth services, youth employment and mentoring services, intensive preventive services for Duchess and Orange counties, non-secure detention, housing services for children in care, immigration services for unaccompanied minors, community school supportive program and management of medical and mental health facilities
- Health Care Administration of Pediatrics Primary Care, Pediatrics Sub-Specialty Care, Behavioral Health Services and Article 31 Clinic
- Outcomes measures for programs improvements
- Trainer of evidence-based treatment modalities CBT-Trauma
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Handpicked as preferred project manager for multimillion-dollar waiver services provision for children under the care
- Demonstrated outstanding leadership skills, consistently scoring 90% or greater on qualitative metrics for Administration of Children Services programs
- Pioneered innovative team building and cross-functional project management techniques to expedite workflow, simplify admitting process, and reduce operating cost
- Performed extensive reviews for prospective managed care programs, Health Homes, Managed Care, Private Insurance, Patient Surveys Satisfaction, Electronic Medical Records, and electronic billing systems
- Justice Center innovations and providing supportive documentation for Request for Proposals replies to sponsors
- Provision of supportive services for homeless families under the child welfare arena
- Unaccompanied Minors Program – creation of shelter for 51 children and 20 beds for children to be placed in Long Term Foster Care, Transitional Foster Care
- Grants Facilitator
- Work in collaboration with our Chief Development Officer for Philanthropy Support and Philanthropic culture at the Agency
Assistant Executive Director
Episcopal Social Services
01.2004 - 01.2008
- I was responsible to manage all clinical services for children in the Child Welfare Programs, as well as the main administration for all quality improvement projects within the Agency programs
- Oversaw/maintained residential programs for adults with developmental disabilities, day habilitation services, geriatrics day care services, early intervention-early head start educational services
- Directed the physical restoration of a 10,000 square feet area for the provision of medical services to the customers in care
- Secured funding for programs to individuals who have been released from prisons to prevent re-entry
- Programs Implementations:
- Early Head Start Services- Bronx Center/Early Intervention
- Geriatrics Day Care Program – NYC Center affiliated with Episcopalian School Programs
- Coordination of services to homeless families in NYC
- Day Habilitation Programs for developmentally disabled individuals
Healthcare Administrator
Episcopal Social Services
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Spread headed a comprehensive redesign/overhaul of programs, services, facilities, and staff training
- Secured private funding to restore onsite training center for social work staff and senior citizens community center
- Partnered with media (Radio, Television, Newspapers) to improve the quality of recruitment of foster parents
- Conducted personal outreach to community leaders to turnaround opinions of at-risk youth and garner community support with job placements
- Built consensus amongst a fragmented board that succeeded in delivering unanimous support of agency programs
- Budget 19.5 million, over 250 staff members
- Programs Implementations:
- Early Intervention Program, Early Head Start Program, Multi Pediatric Specialty Clinic for children in foster care, Special Medical Needs/HIV Clinical Services, Quality Assurance Services for adults with mental retardation
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Earned notable accolades while working with OSHA in 2002 and 2003, winning superior performance awards on services for children with special medical needs
- Performed comprehensive audits to identify, eliminate, and control industrial safety and health hazards
- Created high-impact presentations for diverse audiences, including managers, employees, and schools.
Mental Health Coordinator
Episcopal Social Services/Primary Health
01.1991 - 01.1998
- Recruiter of qualified personal to provide mental status examinations; work with experts in court preparation reports, exceptional-special payments for families with children severe behavior and emotional disturbances
- Coordination of services utilizing community providers including New York Visiting Nurse Association
- Programs Implementation:
- Training services for documentation of mental health notes in medical records
- Hospital affiliations for possible in-patient treatment programs
- Selected Accomplishments:
- Obtain a variety of economical funds for support of in-home psychotherapy program- enhancing compliance with treatment
- Excellence awards for records keeping and documentation requirements.
Education
MBA -
Baruch College
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Universidad Central Del Caribe – Medical School
BS - undefined
Universidad de Puerto Rico
Skills
Strategic planning
Performance feedback
Timeline
Executive Director
Puerto Rican Family Institute
06.2019 - Current
House/ Senior Vice President
Abbott
01.2012 - 06.2019
Associate Executive Director
Abbott House
01.2009 - 01.2012
House/Assistant Executive Director
Abbott
01.2008 - 01.2009
Assistant Executive Director
Episcopal Social Services
01.2004 - 01.2008
Healthcare Administrator
Episcopal Social Services
01.1998 - 01.2004
Mental Health Coordinator
Episcopal Social Services/Primary Health
01.1991 - 01.1998
Primary Care Pediatrics Clinics
MBA -
Baruch College
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Universidad Central Del Caribe – Medical School
BS - undefined
Universidad de Puerto Rico