YVETTE YAZZIE
Temecula,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with over 20 years experience working with tribal communities and a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Assistant
All Mission Indian Housing Authority
Temecula, CA
11.2019 - Current
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Assist with Rehabilitation Program applications, coordination of repairs from beginning to completion
- LOCCS drawdowns completed as requested by Director
- Develop Contracts for rehab or insurance claims submit to Director for approval
- Assisted with the organization and execution of operational processes.
- Monitor and order office supplies.
- Assist with procurement of contracts, equipment, services, and supplies
- Manage vendor or supplier invoices from receipt to processing in Microix accounts payable program
- Organized meetings, conferences, and other events related to operations.
- File new insurance claims and provided status updates on existing ones.
- Maintained detailed records of all claim activities including correspondence, decisions, payments.
- Collaborated with program staff on identifying strategies for successful implementation of funded projects.
- Attended meetings with external partners regarding existing or new grant opportunities.
- Assist with IHBG, ICDBG, Treasury grant applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Collaborate with other tribal housing and tribal community programs
- Knowledge of 2 CFR Part 200, and Procurement Regulations
- Produce AMIHA quarterly newsletter
- Process tax exemption for Anderson tenants
- Assist with hiring new staff and conduct interviews
- Process benefits for new hires
Site Manager
Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association, SCTCA
Pala, CA
01.2007 - 08.2019
- Administration of the Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for the 7 Indian Tribes in North County
- Oversaw 12 employees that provided direct services and support to low income clients
- Provided outreach presentations the community
- Set goals and deadlines with staff
- Recommend hire and termination of employees
- Oversaw computer systems and networks
- Planned various projects and activities
- Monitored TANF program compliance with Federal Regulations and TANF Plan
- Collaborated with management team to develop, modify policies and procedures
- Maintained confidentiality of program cases and documentation
- Utilize program data bases such as OnBase and Access Data Base
- Audited case files via (ONBASE) and hardcopy on a monthly basis
- Approved Emergency assistance, homeless assistance, On the Job Training requests, Domestic Violence requests and other supportive service requests
- Staff team building, coordinated lunches, and staff star awards
- Appraised staff work performance, and executed staff corrective action agreements
- Verified attendance, hours worked, and post information onto designated time management system
Career Counselor
Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association, SCTCA
Pala, CA
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation of client's personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, and relevant correspondence
- Monitored and recorded clients progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met
- Communicated with clients monthly
- Administered career assessments as a tool to assist clients with developing education and career goals
- Analyzed information from interviews, educational, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to access client's abilities, needs, and eligibility for services
- Developed and maintained relationships with community referral sources, such as schools, and community groups
- Located barriers to client's employment, such as inaccessible work sites, transportation, or child care problems and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming their barriers
- Followed TANF Federal Regulations and TANF Plan Review
- Maintain confidentially of clients records and information.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Palomar College
2016
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Palomar College
2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHSkills
- Administration and Management
- Critical Thinking
- Coordination
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Quality Control Analysis
- Team building
- Maintain records
- Policy Development
- Personnel Management
- Workflow Management
- Grant Proposal Development
Affiliations
- Sexual Harassment Training
- Valid Driver's License
- Completed various HUD Trainings offered through ONAP
Timeline
Operations Assistant
All Mission Indian Housing Authority
11.2019 - Current
Site Manager
Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association, SCTCA
01.2007 - 08.2019
Career Counselor
Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association, SCTCA
01.2002 - 01.2007
Associate of Arts -
Palomar College
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Palomar College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
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