
Accomplished leader with extensive experience in managing grant compliance and driving operational excellence. Skilled in fostering cross-functional collaboration and optimizing business processes to deliver superior service outcomes and support organizational growth.
Director of Employment Services | Civitan Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ
October 2020 – July 2023
• Directed department operations and managed approximately 65 employees while overseeing program performance and compliance requirements.
• Managed state and federally funded grants and government contracts, ensuring full compliance with contractual requirements, reporting deadlines, and performance metrics.
• Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with community organizations, government agencies, and business stakeholders.
• Administered contract deliverables, monitored performance outcomes, and prepared reports for funding agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Ensured ongoing compliance with federal, state, and organizational policies through regular audits, process reviews, and staff training.
• Analyzed operational data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• Implemented quality assurance procedures and operational standards that improved service delivery and organizational effectiveness.
• Led budget administration, forecasting, resource planning, and cost management initiatives.
• Drove operational efficiency through KPI monitoring, performance management, and continuous process improvement efforts.
• Collaborated with funding agencies and stakeholders to maintain positive relationships and ensure successful contract execution.
Career Advisor / Leadership Advisor / Youth Engagement Specialist | ACYR | Phoenix, AZ
March 2016 – August 2017
• Managed grant-funded workforce development programs serving youth and young adults under WIOA initiatives.
• Assisted with grant application development, project proposals, Letters of Agreement (LOAs), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and contract documentation.
• Monitored program performance to ensure compliance with grant requirements, contractual obligations, and funding agency expectations.
• Created weekly, quarterly, and annual reports tracking program outcomes, performance metrics, and compliance measures.
• Coordinated with community partners, government agencies, and stakeholders to support successful program implementation.
• Developed program models, outreach strategies, and operational processes to improve service delivery and participant outcomes.
• Facilitated leadership training, workforce readiness workshops, and stakeholder meetings.