Olivia Cherry
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Dynamic Chief Operating Officer with a proven track record at Advancing Communities Together, securing over $7 million in grants and ensuring regulatory compliance. Expert in budget management and strategic planning, fostering collaboration and policy development to enhance program effectiveness and community relations. Committed to driving impactful outcomes through data analysis and problem-solving.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Advancing Communities Together
Palmdale , CA
03.2011 - Current
- Secured and managed over $7 million in grant funding while ensuring compliance with various regulations.
Oversaw budget management, fiscal operations, and financial reporting for audit readiness. - Ensured adherence to HUD, WIOA, and other regulations for housing and workforce programs.
- Developed internal policies to align with funders’ guidelines and performance metrics.
- Conducted internal audits and prepared for external audits, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed grant reporting and data tracking to uphold transparency and accountability.
Led compliance initiatives across all program departments, including JCOD/CFCI, DOL, and HUD/HOME. - Created annual budgets and monitored expenses against budget goals.
- Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by community leaders.
Career Coach/ Consultant
ActivateWork
Denver, CO
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Established partnerships with local WIOA agencies to ensure alignment with federal employment regulations.
- Developed recruitment and training strategies compliant with program standards.
- Ensured accurate documentation and adherence to grant compliance regulations.
- Designed career-readiness curriculum aligned with industry benchmarks and grant performance metrics.
- Created individualized action plans with clients to facilitate the achievement of career goals.
- Conducted mock interviews, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
Site Coordinator / Department Chair
YouthBuild Charter School of California & ACT
Palmdale , CA
07.2013 - 12.2019
- Managed compliance oversight for 19 YouthBuild program sites, ensuring adherence to accreditation standards.
- Led compliance initiatives for counseling and college readiness programs aligned with charter school mandates.
- Served as a liaison among the department, administration, and funders to maintain transparency in reporting.
- Coordinated learning activities in accordance with WASC accreditation standards.
- Developed training protocols for program staff on compliance and student outcome tracking.
- Provided coaching support to enhance staff performance and program effectiveness.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
New Hampshire04.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
New HampshireCertification - Addiction Studies
Intercoast College
Burbank, CASkills
- Grant management
- Budgeting
- Data analysis
- Program evaluation
- Regulatory compliance
- Collaboration
- Policy development
- Departmental coordination
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Community relations development
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Over 17 years of providing sustainability and the ability to leverage funds through strong local cities and governments.
Timeline
Career Coach/ Consultant
ActivateWork
01.2020 - 07.2021
Site Coordinator / Department Chair
YouthBuild Charter School of California & ACT
07.2013 - 12.2019
Chief Operating Officer
Advancing Communities Together
03.2011 - Current
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Organizational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Certification - Addiction Studies
Intercoast College
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