Rachel Chenier
Gurnee,IL
Summary
Driven to exceed expectations and leverage strategic planning and stakeholder relations at Family First Center of Lake County to enhance operational efficiencies and foster a culture of collaboration. As a leader, ensured mission fulfillment through effective team building and advocacy, significantly raising organizational profile and support without exceeding budget constraints.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Family First Center of Lake County
01.2015 - Current
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print media to educate public.
Administrator
Family First Center of Lake County
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Executive Assistant
Morale Welfare and Recreation
10.2002 - 01.2009
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
DeVry University
Downers Grove, ILNo Degree - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
International Sports Science Association
Carpinteria, CA05.2024
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Contract Management
- Stakeholder Relations
- Data Interpretation
- Grant Writing
- Program Development
- Board Leadership
Certification
Yoga Alliance
Fitness Instructor
ISSA Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Software
Microsoft
Timeline
Executive Director
Family First Center of Lake County
01.2015 - Current
Administrator
Family First Center of Lake County
01.2009 - 01.2015
Executive Assistant
Morale Welfare and Recreation
10.2002 - 01.2009
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
DeVry University
No Degree - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
International Sports Science Association
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