Sarah Medina
Harpers Ferry,WV
Summary
Accomplished Vice President at Manassas Hunger and Homeless Outreach, I excel in strategic planning and team leadership, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My expertise in business development and critical thinking has driven sustainable growth, with a proven track record of fostering strong relationships and achieving results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Manassas Hunger and Homeless Outreach
01.2019 - Current
- Optimized resource allocation for operational excellence and improved service delivery.
- Built strong relationships with board members, volunteers and clients by facilitating regular communication and collaboration.
- Cultivated high-performing teams by fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Identified emerging industry trends to inform strategic direction and resource allocation.
- Championed cross-functional collaboration, resulting in unified company vision and enhanced performance.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
Adoption Center Coordinator
Humane Society Of Fairfax County
01.2015 - 05.2017
- Monitored center''s compliance with local and state regulations, addressing any issues promptly to maintain accreditation status.
- Facilitated strong collaboration among team members through regular meetings focused on sharing best practices.
- Promoted responsible pet ownership through educational resources and workshops offered at the adoption center.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to develop individualized care plans for animals with special needs or medical conditions.
- Mentored new staff members to ensure consistent service delivery and adherence to organizational standards.
- Ensured proper staffing levels within the adoption center by managing schedules effectively while adhering to budget constraints.
- Increased volunteer engagement through regular training sessions, recognition programs, and team-building activities.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between staff, volunteers, and potential adopters for a seamless experience.
- Maintained accurate records of all adoptions, vaccinations, medical treatments, and other relevant information for each animal in the center''s care.
- Served as a passionate ambassador for the organization, representing its values and mission at community events and conferences.
- Coordinated successful adoption events to connect animals with loving families while raising awareness about the adoption process.
- Managed daily operations of the adoption center, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for animals and visitors.
- Improved adoption rates by streamlining the application process and providing clear guidelines for potential adopters.
- Reduced animal stress levels during their stay at the center by implementing environmental enrichment strategies such as interactive toys and sensory stimulation exercises.
- Provided exceptional customer service to potential adopters by answering questions promptly, addressing concerns professionally, and offering personalized assistance throughout the adoption process.
- Established positive relationships with local media outlets to increase public awareness about the importance of adopting shelter animals.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
Office Administrator/Translator and Interpreter
Gettier Commercial
03.2007 - 04.2008
- Scheduled and organized daily operational tasks to optimize team performance.
- Enhanced workflow with systematic task prioritization.
- Addressed employee concerns promptly, delivering appropriate solutions.
- Delivered concise reports to management, ensuring alignment on project status.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while juggling diverse responsibilities, including reception duties and ad-hoc administrative tasks.
- Reduced administrative errors by diligently proofreading office documents and maintaining accurate records.
- Expedited invoice processing by accurately reviewing vendor submissions, reconciling accounts payable discrepancies, and conducting timely payments.
- Enhanced team collaboration with the establishment of clear communication channels and guidelines.
- Optimized budget management by monitoring expenses, negotiating supplier contracts, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
FOREX Daytrader
Self Employed Daytrader
03.2004 - 03.2006
- Increased trading profits by employing effective risk management strategies.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of stocks, options, bonds, and other securities to maximize returns.
- Collaborated with fellow traders for sharing insights and refining strategies, enhancing collective success rates.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of industry changes and maintain competitive edge.
- Reduced losses by setting appropriate stop-loss levels based on technical indicators and price action patterns.
- Consistently updated knowledge on evolving financial instruments such as foreign currencies or emerging markets equities.
- Streamlined workflows by leveraging advanced software tools for trade execution and analysis.
- Managed risk effectively using proper position sizing techniques relative to account equity size.
- Monitored economic news releases closely to capitalize on short-term market movements triggered by key events or data points.
- Evaluated macroeconomic factors affecting market sectors for strategic positioning within the broader financial landscape.
- Monitored market trends and developed strategies to capitalize on potential opportunities.
Education
No Degree - Economics
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NMSkills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Complex Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Results-driven
- Customer service
- Process improvement
- Training and mentoring
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Vice President
Manassas Hunger and Homeless Outreach
01.2019 - Current
Adoption Center Coordinator
Humane Society Of Fairfax County
01.2015 - 05.2017
Office Administrator/Translator and Interpreter
Gettier Commercial
03.2007 - 04.2008
FOREX Daytrader
Self Employed Daytrader
03.2004 - 03.2006
No Degree - Economics
New Mexico State University
Similar Profiles
John HarneyJohn Harney
Board Member at Hunger And Homeless Coalition Of Collier CountyBoard Member at Hunger And Homeless Coalition Of Collier County
Jacob StolowskiJacob Stolowski
Volunteer at Homeless Shelter, Soup Mobile, Hunger Buster, FoodVolunteer at Homeless Shelter, Soup Mobile, Hunger Buster, Food
Mary PropstMary Propst
Volunteer Meal Services at Hunger Outreach ProgramVolunteer Meal Services at Hunger Outreach Program
Melissa ChaseMelissa Chase
DSP/Nursing Administrative Assistant at Stonebrook Inc./enCircleDSP/Nursing Administrative Assistant at Stonebrook Inc./enCircle
Katelyn WeberKatelyn Weber
Custom Framer at Michael'sCustom Framer at Michael's