Energetic Community Liaison bringing years of community contribution to fulfill Social Service roles. Strong academic background in socio economics with foundation in local community resources. Highly skilled in public speaking with aptitude for event coordination and community networking. Team minded and highly trained professional with a passion for working with people.
Hi, I’m
Sandie Khatkar
Modesto
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Aristo Collection, Oversee 14 Employees
Community Development Specialist
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Immigrant Population work with Yemi, Afghan, Spanish,Eritrean/Ethiopian and other communities of diasporas.
- Established and continually improved key services and programs in alignment with city core values of anti-racism, equity, transparency, communication, collaboration and fiscal responsibility.
- Collaborated with other groups with similar missions and priorities both locally and city-wide.
- Developed and worked with other city-staffed district coalition offices to implement programming for community development.
- Housing donations, job placement, school age children and teens, women's health, and counseling referrals. Food Baskets, Scholarships and Rental Assistance as needed.
- Oversaw development of civic engagement programming and services for neighborhood associations and community organizations.
Cookies Impact, Oversee 30 Employees
Program Manager
01.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
- Built, leveraged and shared positive relationships and partnerships with various external and internal stakeholders.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
Life Steps, Oversee 12 Employees/Voluntunteers
Director of Social Services
08.2017 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Oversee 12 Scattered Sites all through out Alameda, primary focus Youth and Family
- 100 % are in subsidized housing
- Provide health, vision, dental referrals
- Conduct educational workshops, work closely with underserved Communities
- Provide rental assistance, education, work referrals, food baskets, or any other form of assistance needed.
- Established preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs of consumers
- Conducted monthly audits analyzing company quality indicators
- Communicated performance survey results to administrators formulating corrective action plan
- Monthly Social Events
Tri Valley Learning /Acacia Community Charter
Program Director, Over See 25 Employees
01.2014 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Oversee both Elementary and Middle School Site programming: 2 Sites and 310 students grades K-8th: 80% are Below Basic in both Math/English.
- Students who have ADD/ADHD, SST’s, emotionally disturbed migrant/immigrant families
- Oversee 2 Program Coordinators, 20 Program Instructors, 1 Program Assistant
- A community liaison between Students, Staff, Faculty, Parents, Administration, Stockton City Church, City of Stockton Sports Rec, Inshape Health Clubs, Hip Hop Hooray for Reading, Poetry Residency,
- Shining Stars Dance & Music, Restorative Justice, Positive Discipline practices, Building Intentional Communities, Playworks
- Developed and maintained productive relations with local, state and federal stakeholders.
- Developed program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
Well Call Health Advocate
Health Fair Wellness Educator
01.2009 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Communicating biometric health fair results with clients (English, Punjabi, Urdu, Dari, Spanish) Immigrant and Blue Collar Communities
- Translating Blood Pressure, PSA Diabetes, Cholesterol, Body Fat/Weight, Triglycerides, Vision
- Teaching the importance of an active lifestyle and components for a healthy lifestyle to low income communities, minorities, and people of color.
The Oakland Leaf Foundation/Encompass Academy
Site Coordinator & Oakland, Peace Camp, Oversee 12
01.2012 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency
- Oversee 5 Program Instructors, 1 Program Assistant, Security Team, Academic Liasons
- Follow OFCY/OUSD, ASES and other California State requirements for the utmost program compliance and efficiency
- Program of 100 Students grades 1st -5th : 80% are Below Basic in both Math/English
Students who have ADD/ADHD, SST’s, emotionally disturbed migrant/Immigrant families - Oakland Leaf Hiring Committee
Stockton Unified, Oversee 12 Staff
Program Facilitator
01.2009 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Follow ASES Grant, California State requirements and procedures
- Recruitment and detainment of students and parents in the afterschool program
- Manage program of 140 students grades K-8th: 70% of whom are Below Basic in both Math/English
- DD/ADHD, Asperser's, emotionally disturbed, and migrant/Immigrant families
- Oversee Boys and Girls Club Partner Staff of 6, with 12 rotating High School Volunteers
- Approve Weekly Staff Schedules, maintain Budget, & make sure the Program is 100% in state compliance
- A community liaison between Students, Staff, Faculty, Parents, Administration, and Parent /Teacher Organizations
- Event Management, Family Nights, Intramural sports such as Basketball and Spring Soccer
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
- Planned special events for program participants based on changing needs, times of year and availability.
- Facilitated dialogue between participants, family and program workers to provide best possible program and individualized program.
- Fundraised for Art materials and cultural activities to foster positive and supportive environments for participants.
Education
California School Age Consortium Leadership Oakland, CA
Leadership Fellow from Organizational Leadership
05.2015
University Overview
CalSac LDI 360/365
- Awarded 2015 California Dept of Education
California State University
2010
University Overview
1st year Graduate Program and Credential Program
California State University
B.A. from Social Sciences: Economics
2006
University Overview
History, Political Science,
Environmental Studies
Skills
- Relationship building and Social Perceptiveness
- Schedule setting and Team Management
- Strategic planning and Budgeting
- Negotiation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Training and Development
- Social Media Campaign
- Outreach Planning
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Community Development Specialist
Aristo Collection, Oversee 14 Employees
02.2022 - Current
Program Manager
Cookies Impact, Oversee 30 Employees
01.2020 - 01.2022
Director of Social Services
Life Steps, Oversee 12 Employees/Voluntunteers
08.2017 - 12.2019
Program Director, Over See 25 Employees
Tri Valley Learning /Acacia Community Charter
01.2014 - 01.2016
Site Coordinator & Oakland, Peace Camp, Oversee 12
The Oakland Leaf Foundation/Encompass Academy
01.2012 - 01.2014
Health Fair Wellness Educator
Well Call Health Advocate
01.2009 - 01.2015
Program Facilitator
Stockton Unified, Oversee 12 Staff
01.2009 - 01.2013
California School Age Consortium Leadership
Leadership Fellow from Organizational Leadership
California State University
California State University
B.A. from Social Sciences: Economics
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