Maricela Mbila
Los Angeles,USA
Summary
Seasoned Program Coordinator with broad-ranging expertise in operations management and financial administration. Highly skilled in overseeing budget planning and championing strategic visions. Committed to driving teams toward success and sustaining organizational missions. Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Program Coordinator
Crystal Stairs, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Expanded program reach by establishing partnerships with community organizations.
- Implemented marketing strategies, significantly increasing program visibility and participation rates.
- Ensured accuracy and quality by overseeing development and distribution of program materials.
- Managed budget across two years, delivering quarterly reports in a timely manner.
- Conducted evaluations to pinpoint areas for improvement, applying necessary changes effectively.
- Organized professional development workshops to enhance overall program delivery.
- Compiled comprehensive stakeholder reports detailing program successes and challenges encountered.
- Adjusted programs according to participant feedback and evolving needs within the community.
Jumpstart Program Manager
USC Rossier School of Education
Los Angeles, CA
08.2018 - 07.2025
- Recruited, hired, trained, and mentored 40-45 USC work-study students to enhance community activities through Jumpstart curriculum.
- Maintained comprehensive member files for each USC student, coordinating background checks and immunization records.
- Facilitated orientations and training sessions for effective program implementation with students, administrators, and parents.
- Oversaw grants and budgets, ensuring compliance with AmeriCorps, USC, and Jumpstart guidelines.
- Managed materials in alignment with budget constraints and project implementation needs.
- Managed external client and business partner relationships.
- Conducted risk assessments, developing and implementing risk management strategies to minimize impact on program objectives.
- Utilized project management tools and methodologies to track program progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Monitored and reported on program financial performance, implementing cost-control measures to stay within budget constraints.
- Oversaw the resolution of issues and challenges impacting program delivery, facilitating problem-solving and decision-making processes.
Professional Development Early Head Start Coach
PathwaysLA/Vista Del Mar
Los Angeles, CA
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Recruited, enrolled, and coached family child care providers and center-based teachers for Early Head Start partnership onboarding.
- Created and maintained comprehensive files for providers while tracking educational progress of teachers.
- Facilitated training for providers and teachers using Creative Curriculum, FCERS, ECERS, ITERS, and DRDP based on observational results to ensure compliance.
- Provided individualized support to maintain health and safety standards for children while promoting developmentally appropriate learning environments.
- Oversaw planning, budgeting, purchasing, and distribution of training materials to meet grant guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of materials distributed to each provider's home or center classroom.
- Coordinated meetings with coaches to review educational goal completion and support coursework.
- Participated in outreach events to promote services provided by Pathways and Vista Del Mar.
Center Director
Dignity Health Medical Group- Hope Street Family Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2006 - 03.2015
- Provided daily support to families, ensuring safe and enriching environment for children.
- Supervised and mentored early childhood and administrative staff for professional development.
- Ensured compliance with licensing and funding requirements through effective safety measures.
- Implemented and reviewed ECERS, ITERS, and lesson plans for age-appropriate environments.
- Analyzed data to develop action plans based on DRDP, ASQ, home visits, and conferences.
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to address participants’ needs.
- Coordinated yearly budget while ensuring grant compliance.
Center Director/ Teacher
PACE Head Start - Even Start Family Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.1997 - 08.2006
- Supervised early childhood staff, ensuring a safe environment for children aged one to 12.
- Prepared and managed monthly grant budgets for salaries, materials, and food.
- Identified community resources in collaboration with Head Start programs.
- Participated in weekly collaborative meetings with teaching and administrative staff.
- Led preschool education efforts when short-staffed across programs.
- Cooperated with adult school division for monthly off-site meetings supervising ESL teachers.
- Developed weekly lesson plans focusing on age-appropriate activities and individualization.
- Conducted monthly home visits and bi-monthly parent-teacher conferences for engagement.
Education
Bachelorette Degree - Liberal Studies
California State University Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CAAssociate's Degrees - Child Development, Liberal Studies
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Computer proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel and PowerPoint
- Office administration
- Promotional planning
- Brand management
- Resource management
- Project management
- Financial administration
- Team leadership
- Vendor management
- Higher education policies
- Dependability and reliability
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Strategic Program Coordinator
Crystal Stairs, Inc.
07.2025 - Current
Jumpstart Program Manager
USC Rossier School of Education
08.2018 - 07.2025
Professional Development Early Head Start Coach
PathwaysLA/Vista Del Mar
06.2015 - 08.2018
Center Director
Dignity Health Medical Group- Hope Street Family Center
08.2006 - 03.2015
Center Director/ Teacher
PACE Head Start - Even Start Family Center
06.1997 - 08.2006
Bachelorette Degree - Liberal Studies
California State University Los Angeles
Associate's Degrees - Child Development, Liberal Studies
Los Angeles Trade Technical College