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Venessa Garcia

Newark,CA

Summary

Accomplished , well-versed in running station programming in high-stress environments. Expert in personnel leadership, resource management and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or station results.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

SLS Program Director

Sentry Living Solutions
Oakland, CA
05.2022 - Current


  • The overall direction of the SLS program.
  • Maintain program budget, ensure POS contracts are renewed, and ensure completion of monthly program billing for SLS.
  • Promote program/ agency services to the community, including the recruitment of new clients.
  • Maintain positive relations with Regional Centers, School Districts, Housing Authority, IHSS, and other agencies and public entities as applicable.
  • Work with the HR Manager to meet recruitment needs. Administer staff training within the program and throughout the agency, to further staff job knowledge and development of agency.
  • Direct supervision, assessment, and training of SLS Personal Attendant's.
  • Administer training within the SLS program , to further staff knowledge and development of agency.
  • Adhere policies and procedures.
  • Attend training pertaining to the field to further personal job development, knowledge.
  • Facilitate communication with families, case managers and other as they apply to the organization and clientele.
  • Oversee the development of support plans for clientele and ensure the principles of Person Centered Planning.
  • Commitment to Excellence beyond ASPIRE CARF principles.
  • Perform Assessments on new prospective clients as required. Perform ongoing assessment of current client’s abilities, needs choices, and adjust client’s support where appropriate, per the ID Team.
  • Oversee Quality Assurance practices to ensure client satisfaction and program quality through the organization. Perform program evaluation/assessment as required.
  • Design clients ISP with educational/ learning objectives to see the progress with collectible data.
  • Attend clients and other meetings as required.
  • Serve as an Administrative Team Member of the organization; serve on-call rotation every other weekend; participate in organization committees, events as required or assigned.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

SLS Manager

Sentry Living Solutions
Oakland , CA
03.2019 - 05.2022
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Working 50% in office &50% in field
  • On-call every other weekend
  • Supervision and oversite on all client homes
  • Training staff
  • Assist with ISP, Budget AND Schedules
  • Interviewing and Hiring new staff
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • SIR reports
  • Making sure my doctor books are up to date
  • make schedules for each month

Caregiver

Daniel Garcia
Hayward, CA
07.2017 - 02.2019
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.

Manager

Wingstop
Manteca, CA
03.2015 - 12.2017
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Conduct weekly inventory
  • Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.

Education

Associate Degree - Medical Assisting

Western Career College
San Leandro, CA
07.2008

Skills

  • Program Scheduling
  • Instructing
  • Service-Orientation
  • Coordination
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Staff Hiring and Evaluations
  • Administration Knowledge
  • Active Learning
  • Time Management
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Professional Relationships
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

SLS Program Director

Sentry Living Solutions
05.2022 - Current

SLS Manager

Sentry Living Solutions
03.2019 - 05.2022

Caregiver

Daniel Garcia
07.2017 - 02.2019

Manager

Wingstop
03.2015 - 12.2017

Associate Degree - Medical Assisting

Western Career College
Venessa Garcia