Hi, I’m
Rosalinda Ramirez Orellana
Orange,CA
Summary
Accomplished leader with extensive experience at Orange County Head Start, Inc., adept in program leadership and budgeting. Demonstrated success in enhancing program services through strategic partnerships and policy adherence. Skilled in board relations and fostering team development, consistently achieving organizational goals with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Orange County Head Start, Inc.Santa Ana, CA
Director of Program Services
07.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Oversight of Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance (ERSEA), Parent, Family, and Community Engagement (PFCE), Health, Nutrition, and Food Services
- Plan, develop, and establish recommended policies, procedures, goals, and objectives to meet Head Start Performance Standards, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Regulations as well as Federal and State Protocol
- Leverage data to analyze program performance and make recommendations for improvement
- Monitor program activities and report progress to the Executive Director, Board of Directors and Policy Council
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between program staff
- Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns
- Preside over and serve on management committees – Community Relations and Parent Engagement
Orange County Head Start, Inc.Santa Ana, CA
Interim Executive Director
11.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Direct oversight of the high-performing Senior Leadership Team, Management Information System (MIS), Human Resources, Governance, and shared oversight of Facilities
- Oversight of a management system that promotes program services, and excellence
- Facilitated conversations for partnerships with external organizations to advance the program's mission
- Enhanced expertise by actively pursuing continuous learning opportunities
- Analyzed operations to evaluate the efficiency and identifiable areas for potential improvement
- Facilitated board meetings by collaborating with members on key decisions
- Collaborated with board members, senior leadership, management, and staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, and resolve problems
- Ensured program's goals were met through policy enforcement and regulation interpretation
- Directed human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans and procedures
- Guided organizational leadership in planning, setting up, and supporting recruitment and retention initiatives
- Participated in key meetings, conferences, and events to represent the organization
- Supervised financial operations involving federal funding surpassing $40 million
- Lead the development and preparation of basic grant funding, cost of living adjustment, and quality improvement applications and grants
Orange County Head Start, Inc.Santa Ana, CA
Health Manager
06.2014 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Supervised multiple departments including Health, Nutrition, Disabilities, Mental Health and Family Support over twelve years
- Monitored health-related statistics and compliance for thirty child development centers and Home Base program
- Produced memorandums of understanding alongside Outreach Services
- Mentored and trained new employees on company policies
- Enhanced performance and communication by implementing strategic plans to meet departmental goals
- Engaged upper management consistently to ensure objectives alignment
- Facilitated personal growth opportunities, enabling employees to achieve results
- Examined opportunities to enhance current systems
- Supported State and local program audits, as well as annual self-assessments and Federal reviews; led successful CACFP administrative reviews
- Stayed consistently informed on changes in legislation, state licensing standards, medical protocols and emergency response guidelines and ensured staff compliance with current health issues and agency procedures, including preschool immunization requirements, and health services policies
- Facilitated workshops emphasizing dental care, accessible insurance options, and other health-related topics
Crystal Stairs, Inc.Los Angeles, CA
Health and Nutrition Manager
07.2013 - 05.2014
Community Development Institute Serving South Vermont and Green Meadows, CDI-SVGMLos Angeles, CA
Health Manager
07.2011 - 06.2013
Orange Children & Parents Together, Inc.Orange, CA
Health Services Manager
07.2006 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Implemented and managed two programs unique to the agency - Healthy Beginnings and Cavity-Free Campaign
Orange Children & Parents Together, Inc.Orange, CA
Family Support Worker
10.2005 - 06.2006
Job overview
- Conducted assessments of family needs, developed individualized service plans, and provided referrals for services
- Coordinated referrals to community resources such as housing, medical care, governmental assistance programs, and education
- Coached clients on how best to advocate for their children and families
- Facilitated parental workshops and collaborated with other agencies providing services to the family unit
Education
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelors of Science from Nursing
05.2003
Skills
- Board Relations
- Program Leadership
- Budgeting and Financial Management
- Client-Service
- Program Monitoring
- Strategic Partnership
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Training and Development
Affiliations
- An active member of Lambda Theta Nu Sorority, Inc., a philanthropic non-profit organization in Los Angeles, CA focused on community service, academics, and sisterhood
- An active member of the Jordan Academy Parent-Teacher Association in Orange, CA
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interim Executive Director
Orange County Head Start, Inc.
11.2022 - 10.2023
Director of Program Services
Orange County Head Start, Inc.
07.2018 - Current
Health Manager
Orange County Head Start, Inc.
06.2014 - 06.2018
Health and Nutrition Manager
Crystal Stairs, Inc.
07.2013 - 05.2014
Health Manager
Community Development Institute Serving South Vermont and Green Meadows, CDI-SVGM
07.2011 - 06.2013
Health Services Manager
Orange Children & Parents Together, Inc.
07.2006 - 06.2011
Family Support Worker
Orange Children & Parents Together, Inc.
10.2005 - 06.2006
University of Southern California
Bachelors of Science from Nursing
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