Monique Rochelle Ibarra

• Ensured efficient execution of agency mission through comprehensive oversight.
• Managed approximately 48 employees on Oahu to maintain operational excellence.
• Developed and supported a strong Board of Directors, enhancing strategic direction and implementation.
• Built a senior management team of four direct reports to execute mission and attract top talent.
• Directed all communications across internal, web, and external relations for cohesive messaging.
• Oversaw agency operations with an annual budget exceeding $4 million and net assets over $15 million.
• Negotiated annual contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing and service agreements.
• Drove strategic improvements that enhanced operational efficiencies and reduced turnover.
• Collaborated with marketing team to launch promotional campaigns that increased brand awareness.

• Oversaw agency operations to ensure efficient mission execution of a $5 million dollar budget to include three facilities on Maui consisting of emergency shelters for the unhoused community and 230 permanent housing units.
• Managed approximately 50 employees and improved services for over 1,500 residents.
• Developed and supported a strong Board of Directors, enhancing strategic direction and engagement.
• Built an effective senior management team of six direct reports to attract talent and enhance staff training.
• Advocated for increased funding for affordable housing initiatives at city council meetings.
• Negotiated annual contracts with vendors, securing favorable pricing for optimized budget management.
• Established relationships with local businesses and organizations who provide donations or sponsor special events benefiting homeless individuals served by the shelter.
• Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
• Developed strategies for increasing access to affordable housing opportunities.
• Assisted in the preparation and administration of affordable housing programs.

• Assisted Executive Director with the management of the non-profit organization with a mission to end domestic violence, to include grant compliance, budgeting, staffing, training, policy development, and agency strategic planning; attend Board Meetings, acted as Executive Director when needed; program monitoring, reporting and quality assurance; staff training and development; volunteer recruitment and supervision
• Managed and operated a Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter to include managing, hiring and supervision of a staff of twelve employees.

• Assisted HR Generalist with employee relations, recruiting, HRIS data entry, labor law compliance, benefit presentations, and bargaining unit employee management.

• Managed all Human Resource functions and payroll files, documents and reporting for Maui County.
• Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and training.
• Assisted Corps Officers with all accounting and reporting functions necessary to report to various County, State and/or private grants.

Managed the federally funded National Farmworkers Jobs Program:

• Program Oversight:. Managing the day-to-day operations of the NFJP, ensuring compliance with program guidelines and regulations.
• Service Delivery:. Overseeing the provision of various services to farmworkers, including career services, training, and supportive services.
• Grant Management:. Managing budgets, reporting, and ensuring effective use of grant funds.
• Partnership Development:. Building and maintaining relationships with community organizations, employers, and other stakeholders.
• Program Evaluation:. Monitoring program performance, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring program effectiveness.

• Managed Human Resources general functions for Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Kapalua Land Company, and Maui Pineapple Company including sourcing and recruiting potential employees, on-boarding to include new hire orientation, data management, Compensation and Benefits team support, Labor Relations to include local union contract negotiations, employee relations, customer service, compliance reporting, managed and administered EEO/AAP policy and program, unemployment claims management.
• Utilized Human Resource Information Systems (Ceridian HPW) to maintain accurate employee information with the focus on compliance issues, maintained employee files, assisted Human Resources Director with various reports, letters, mailings and other communications.