Meredith Dorado
Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program
Stockton,CA
7
years of professional experience
Program Manager with a passion for industrial operations and creating meaningful tour experiences that connect people with the work behind the scenes. Over the past four years, I’ve built regional workforce programs, developed lasting partnerships with employers, and helped more than 100 participants launch careers in manufacturing and warehouse operations. My greatest strengths are building meaningful partnerships, developing people at every level, and creating meaningful experiences that bring organizations and communities together. Through years of partnering with manufacturers, leading facility tours, coaching tour hosts, and collaborating with industry leaders, I’ve developed a genuine appreciation for the people, scale, and complexity behind industrial operations. I’m energized by leading programs that bring people together, improve experiences through collaboration and feedback, and showcase the work that organizations are proud of.
Work History
Program Manager
4 Years 2 Months- Plan and execute 30+ industry tours and workforce development events annually
- Scaled regional workforce program 300% in four years, resulting in increased grant funding and participant growth.
- Designed a year-long workforce readiness program, resulting in over 75% annual placement into livable-wage careers.
- Facilitated over 100 placements into manufacturing and warehouse careers over four years.
- Led Manufacturing Day for 200+ participants across 8 manufacturing facilities.
- Built tour programs for 3 industry partners by coaching leaders, designing visitor experiences, and establishing tour best practices.
- Recruit and manage a network of 200+ industry mentors, and typically recruit about 30 new industry professionals annually.
- Built and lead the Manufacturing & Construction Advisory Board by recruiting members and facilitating workforce strategy discussions.
- Managed KPIs, assessments, and employer feedback to drive continuous program improvement.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align training programs with workforce demands.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for educators and industry partners.
Program Manager, GETSET
3 Years 2 Months- Directed regional STEM career exploration program, fostering connections between high school students and college as well as industry experiences.
- Coordinated transportation, scheduling, and safety measures for five annual college and industry tours, fostering effective communication with all stakeholders.
- Executed detailed planning and coordination of a signature workforce networking event, ensuring seamless logistics, engaging speakers, and an enriching attendee experience for 50 participants and eight C-suite executives.
- Build partnerships with employers and STEM professionals to create hands-on learning experiences, industry networking opportunities, and career pathway exploration.
Teacher, Work Experience
1 Year 10 Months- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans that align with curriculum standards.
- Executed differentiated instruction strategies to enhance learning experiences for diverse student populations.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management techniques.
- Analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.
- Organized extracurricular activities that fostered community engagement and student participation outside the classroom.
Teacher, Multiple Subjects
3 Years- Taught high school students all subject ares in a self-contained classroom
- Provided differentiated instruction based on student needs
- Successfully implemented a "Life Skills" course to improve students' employability
GED Facilitator
1 Year 9 Months- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans for adult learners
- Responsible for maintaining all classroom materials
- Organized and facilitated group sessions aimed at promoting rehabilitation and supporting personal growth among probation clients
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Skills
Program Management
Tour & Visitor Experience Management
Event & Logistics Management
Team Leadership & Coaching
Hybrid-Remote Team Management
Training & Facilitation
Strategic Partnership Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Budget & Grant Management
Performance Metrics & KPI Analysis
Process Improvement
Workforce Development
VIP and Key Stakeholder Engagement
Safety & Risk Coordination
Accomplishments
- Presented at Educating for Careers Conference, 2024
- Certificate of Recognition, TVROP Board of Directors, 2024
- Certificate of Achievement, Pleasanton Unified, 2023
- Educator of the Month, SJCOE, 2021
- Site leader in PBIS and Restorative Practices, 2021-2022
Timeline
Teacher, Work Experience
Dublin Unified
08.2023 - 06.2025Read More
Program Manager, GETSET
Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program
06.2023 - CurrentRead More
Program Manager
Tri-Valley Regional Occupation Program
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Teacher, Multiple Subjects
San Joaquin County Office of Education
06.2019 - 06.2022Read More
GED Facilitator
San Joaquin County Probation
06.2019 - 03.2021Read More
California State University, Stanislaus
Bachelor of Arts from Social Science
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San Joaquin Delta College
Bachelor of Science from Liberal Studies
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