Marrietta Gilliard
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Objective: Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively with Leadership Teams as a results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, CD Ed. Studies and Adjunct Professor
North Orange County
Fullerton, California
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
- Negotiated agreements with external partners such as contractors or consultants.
- Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to secure support and funding for key initiatives.
- Oversaw strategic planning and implementation to ensure organizational goals were met.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Led change management efforts to adapt to market shifts and organizational needs.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline processes and enhance productivity.
Reviewer Consultant
Danya International, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Manage education services for 15 Head Start Sites and Early Head Start Home Base Programs. Supervise a team of 5 Area Supervisors and 15 Site Directors and 170 teachers and other center staff.
- Responsible for the day to day and long term early childhood education program plans.
- Organize, coordinate and direct services in areas of curriculum development, coaching , state and federal regulations , teacher recruitment , program ongoing monitoring , data collection methods and program data analysis.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- We have implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
- Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Business Owner
Self-employeed
Los Angeles, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Developed business plan to secure financial backing from investors.
- Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
- Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies and services.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
- Implemented systems for tracking sales performance and analyzing data trends in order to maximize profitability.
- Initiated cost-cutting measures when necessary without sacrificing quality of products or services.
- Oversaw daily operations of the business and provided guidance when needed.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
Education Program Manager - Early Head Start Family Child Care Partnership Program
Training and Research Foundation
Culver City, California
08.2014 - 12.2019
- Coordinate and oversee the day -to-day operation of the Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Program and its community partners.
- Work as a Community Partner liaison responsible for program recruitment, outreach and building strong partnerships among stakeholders.
- Develop training modules and facilitate training for Health Services and Educational Staff.
- Coach and Supervise health services coordinators, educational coordinators and community child care partners to use team strategies and dynamics to serve clients.
- Review and analyze monthly financial and statically reports to assess the budget status and to develop program needs assessments.
- Oversee and monitor agreements for the purchase of goods and services assuring that bids are solicited in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Provide written reports to Director regarding fiscal and programmatic status of program.
- Manage staffing, comply with applicable laws, regulations, agency personnel policies and procedures.
Head Start and Early Head Start Education Services Manager
Children's Institute LACOE
Los Angeles, California
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed operations and program services for several Early Head Start and Head Start Programs and Home Base Programs.
- Prioritized program goals, and implementation of local, state and federal program standards for employee and client relations.
- Ensure overall program compliance with Office of Head Start, State of California, Los Angeles Board of Education, Los Angeles Unified School District and other Community Partners.
- Developed needs assessments and ongoing monitoring tools for various program content areas (fiscal, health services, human resources, nutrition and educational service areas).
- Responsible for planning and conducting weekly staff meeting and professional development trainings.
- Facilitate and monitor community outreach and partnerships.
- Training Site Supervisors and administrative staff to foster strong working relationships with Parents and Parent Council members and community partners.
- Observe classroom and school environments to ensure quality programming.
- Through the use of modern and innovative curricula and quality assessments tools.
Site Director
Center for Community and Family Services
Los Angeles , California
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Leadership and mentoring.
- Supervised a team of 6 teachers in curriculum development, classroom fundraising and special events (i.e.
- Earth day and Commencement Celebrations) Lead staff in educational and professional development trainings.
- Managed the facilitation, quality outcome statistical data of Early Head Start and Head Start developmental interventions and assessments.
- Collaborated with Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to provide early Intervention services for children.
- Facilitated monthly parent education classes and bi-annual parent conferences in conjunction with Los Angeles Universal Preschool.
- Organized multiple school wide events, fundraisers, field trips and community resources for enrolled children and families.
Parent Educator / Facilitator
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles HACLA
Los Angeles, California
02.2008 - 02.2009
- Facilitated Youth Counseling Groups with children age 5 years to 21 years.
- Group of social skills building, anger management (ART), grief & loss, self-expression and independent living skills.
- Collaborated with the Department of Children and Family Services conducting early intervention parent groups for pregnant mothers and other high-risk clients.
Program Coordinator/Parent Educator / Mental Health Specialist
Star view Community Services - Adolescent Mental Health Organization
Long Beach, California
02.2006 - 02.2009
- Coordinated client services and Supervised 12-24 Rehabilitation Counselor and Mental Health Specialist across four Los Angeles program sites.
- Participated in Evidence based Parenting Curriculum - The Incredible Years.
- Facilitated Court Certified Breakthrough Parent Education Groups for Foster Parents and Parents with open cases through the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
- Coordinated Specialized groups to meet needs of clients in areas of social skills building, anger management (ART), grief & loss, self-expression and independent living skills.
- Collaborated with the Department of Children and Family Services conducting early intervention parent groups.
- Groups designed for pregnant mothers and other high-risk clients of Supervised and maintained group services budget, staffing and client enrollment at four locations within company.
- Provided rehabilitative counseling services through client groups, client care plans goals and outcomes.
- Prepared Department of Mental Health (DMH) clinical progress notes on clients and the progress of rehabilitation groups.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services Liberal Arts
University of Phoenix
2007
Early Childhood Development
Southwest Community College
Skills
- Committed to representing and creating organizational frameworks that promote fair treatment and full participation of all people especially underrepresented and discriminated groups
- Proficient in developing, organizing and implementing community events, outreach and advocacy
- Knowledge and experience in implementing state and federal laws, regulations and policy
- Accomplished small business owner and operator
- Experienced Education Director and Professor
- Extensive experience working with various Early Childhood and Community College Education Programs ( Private,State Preschool, Early Head Start Home Base, Head Start Center Base and Head Start / State Child Care Partnerships)
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Management
- Certified Project Management Professional
- Director, Child Development Credential, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Fostering Equity-Grounded Relationships in Education Management
- African Diaspora Education Fellow
Timeline
Director, CD Ed. Studies and Adjunct Professor
North Orange County
12.2022 - Current
Reviewer Consultant
Danya International, Inc
01.2021 - 12.2022
Business Owner
Self-employeed
03.2020 - Current
Education Program Manager - Early Head Start Family Child Care Partnership Program
Training and Research Foundation
08.2014 - 12.2019
Head Start and Early Head Start Education Services Manager
Children's Institute LACOE
01.2012 - 07.2014
Site Director
Center for Community and Family Services
02.2009 - 02.2012
Parent Educator / Facilitator
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles HACLA
02.2008 - 02.2009
Program Coordinator/Parent Educator / Mental Health Specialist
Star view Community Services - Adolescent Mental Health Organization
02.2006 - 02.2009
Master of Arts - Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services Liberal Arts
University of Phoenix
Early Childhood Development
Southwest Community College
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Management
- Certified Project Management Professional
- Director, Child Development Credential, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Fostering Equity-Grounded Relationships in Education Management
- African Diaspora Education Fellow
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