Maria C Flores
Linden,NJ
Summary
Seasoned Executive Director with significant expertise in strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Demonstrated ability to drive growth via innovative solutions and proactive leadership style. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, financial acumen, and commitment to fostering positive organizational culture. Notable impact includes turning around underperforming departments and implementing effective strategies for long-term success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Family Partners Of Hudson County
Secaucus, NJ
04.2020 - Current
- Inform the board and committee about trends, issues, and activities to facilitate policy-making.
- Recommend appropriate staffing techniques to meet demands, and manage costs.
- Manage the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintain accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing the designated budget.
- Sign and approve budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Review monthly financial statements for accuracy before presenting them for approval by the board of directors.
Respite Care Provider
Child Care Aware of America
1515 N. Courthouse Rd – 2nd Fl., Arlington, VA 222
03.2015 - Current
- Monitored children's activity levels, and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Facilitated recreational activities that promote socialization skills and independence.
- Coordinated communication between family members regarding schedule changes or needs of the client.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for children and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Provided temporary relief and support to families of individuals with disabilities.
Bilingual Workshop Facilitator-Spanish Interpreter
(SPAN ) Parent Advocacy Network
Newark, NJ
06.2013 - Current
- Plan and organize workshops for participants of all ages.
- Facilitate group discussions and activities to ensure maximum engagement among participants.
- Maintain a safe environment conducive to learning by enforcing appropriate behavior standards throughout the duration of the session.
- Facilitate group discussions and activities to ensure successful outcomes.
- Encourage active participation among workshop attendees through open dialogue, interactive activities, and role-playing exercises.
- Create assessment tools to gauge participant comprehension of workshop materials.
Lead Support Partner
Family Partners Of Hudson County
Secaucus, NJ
07.2015 - 04.2020
- Supervised Family Support: Peer support partners that provided assistance, education, and advocacy services to caregivers with children with mental, emotional, or behavioral needs, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse issues. Assist families in navigating various systems including the Children's System of Care, Juvenile Justice System, the division of Children Protection and Permanency, and education. Lead a weekly support group for parents. Served a liaison at the truancy court in Jersey City.
Family Resource Specialist
(SPAN) Parent
Newark, NJ
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed SPAN program of intensive assistance to families of children with special needs in Hudson and Essex County. Provided information, training, parent-to-parent support, and advocacy to help them secure the services needed to recover from Superstorm Sandy and build resiliency skills.
Lead Teacher
Hudson Milestones Early Intervention program
Jersey City, NJ
06.2003 - 06.2013
- Responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth, and development of a classroom of eight toddlers with special needs.
- Managed classroom staff and facilitated partnerships with caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in the program. Ensured compliance with the codes of all state and local governing contracting agencies, as well as weekly lesson planning.
Education
Child Development Associate (Expired)
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ04-2008
Tourism And Hotel Management
Escuela De Hosteleria De Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Domincan Republic07-1994
Skills
- Growth management
- Marketing
- Board relations
- Report compilation
- Fundraising
- Sales management
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Executive Director
Family Partners Of Hudson County
04.2020 - Current
Lead Support Partner
Family Partners Of Hudson County
07.2015 - 04.2020
Respite Care Provider
Child Care Aware of America
03.2015 - Current
Bilingual Workshop Facilitator-Spanish Interpreter
(SPAN ) Parent Advocacy Network
06.2013 - Current
Family Resource Specialist
(SPAN) Parent
06.2013 - 07.2015
Lead Teacher
Hudson Milestones Early Intervention program
06.2003 - 06.2013
Child Development Associate (Expired)
Hudson County Community College
Tourism And Hotel Management
Escuela De Hosteleria De Santo Domingo
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