Executive Profile

Professionally skilled in administration, crisis intervention, case management, and direct supervision services in community education and residential settings. Proven success in balancing operational efficiencies and business growth with client satisfaction and offering over 30 years of experience in the general management of organizations within the early care and education, social service, and employment and training industry. Through proven management and leadership skills, has generated accomplishment-driven workplace environments, delivered consistent and sustainable programming, and has built and fostered strategic business relationships with other agencies and funding sources, resulting in forging new partnerships.

 Experience in strategic planning, budget formulation, resource coordination, risk management, public policy development and advocacy, community relations, public relations, and stakeholder communications. Strong network and experience working with federal agencies, state, and community organizations.

Career Achievements

• Instrumental in creating a Model Early Childhood Program validated by exceptional reviews and ensuring quality service by integrating management systems and awarded the DHHS-OHS GOLD STAR Award.
• Spearheaded growth and expansion of services, resulting in successful negotiation and acquisition of additional or new funding for new services, resulting in revenue growth.
• Led the MSHS program expansion from just over $6 million to $41 million
• Directed Food and Farmworker Relief (FFWR) program design, Subreceipients, and agency partnership acquisition, proposal, and subsequent award of $56 million.
• Employed analytic techniques to assess productivity and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.

Qualification Highlights

• High achiever with solid leadership abilities. Communicate positively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and perceptive. View problems from various perspectives and evaluate the viability of alternative solutions.
• An entrepreneurial spirit is complimented by the ability to be innovative and creative.
• Strategic thinker who perceives possible future challenges as growth opportunities and views opportunities to expand the funding base.
• Attuned to marketing aspects of the business while sensitive to customers’ needs and committed to providing quality and innovative services.

 

Professional History

UMOS                                                                                                                                   Milwaukee, WI                    

Interim Chief Executive Officer

January 2024 to Present

• Under the direction of the Board of Directors, provides day-to-day executive administration of the UMOS’
• Works with the Board and administrative team to set the organizational strategic direction,
• Makes major corporate decisions relating to finances, operations, and corporate-level collaboration.
• Oversees the administrative team, including the CFO, CIO, Legal Counsel, and Vice Presidents.

 

UMOS                                                                                                                       Milwaukee, WI

Chief Operating Officer                                                                                                                                                       

July 2023 to Present

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of UMOS’s Three Divisions: Employment and Training, Early Care and Education, and Division of Social Services, totaling over 100 million dollars.
• Collaborate with the CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levels
• Acts as a strategic partner on the leadership team and works closely with the team to ensure they are meeting performance expectations while improving quality and productivity.
• Works collaboratively with senior management to develop and/or improve systems, operational processes, internal infrastructure, and procedures that will enhance overall efficiency and are designed to foster growth and ensure excellent customer service.

 

UMOS                                                                                                                        Milwaukee, WI

Sr. Vice-President of Farmworker and Community-Based Services                                                                                                                            

January 2021 to June 2023

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of UMOS Early Care and Education and Social Services Division, including Energy Assistance, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, Migrant Childcare, Health Promotions, NFJP Employment and Training, UI Navigator, Latina Resource Center, Food and Food worker relief grant totaling over 90 million dollars.
• Is responsible for contract compliance performance, implementation, internal monitoring, Strategic Division Planning, and evaluation of assigned programs.

 

UMOS                                                                                                                        Milwaukee, WI

Vice-President of Farmworker and Community-Based Services                 

January 2017 to December 2020

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of UMOS farmworker services/programs and community-based services, including Energy Assistance, Community Learning Center, Health Promotions, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, and Latina Resource Center.
• Is responsible for contract compliance performance, implementation, internal monitoring, and evaluation of assigned programs.
• Provides direct supervision of management staff to ensure a high standard of program operations and customer services.

 

UMOS                                                                                                                            Oshkosh, WI

MSHS/Child Development Director                                                               

January 2011 to December 2016

• Responsible for the direct supervision, operation, management, and collection of documentation for the Childcare Management and Child Development services in accordance with state licensing and federal regulations governing childcare Programs in multi-states.
• Responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and evaluating multi-program Policies/Procedures and activities to ensure compliance with state, local, and agency regulations governing Child Development programs.
• Steered the development and revision of various management systems, including planning, monitoring, communication, recordkeeping and reporting, and program improvement and development
• Directs the coordination and development of local and state linkages, coordination agreements with state agencies, county health, social service departments, school districts, Title I Migrant Education, migrant health services, etc.

 

UMOS                                                                                                                      Brownsville, TX

Cameron Works Managing Director                                                                                                                                  

Nov. 2007 to January 2011

• Assess, revise, and implement innovative approaches to facilitate productivity and improve Cameron Work’s operations.
• Managed the overall day-to-day operations of the Cameron Works program.
• Worked with management staff in revising and implementing operating policies and procedures for Cameron Works and coordinated One-Stop center services through partnerships and collaboration.
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of a quality management model for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
• Led the Cameron Works One-Stop Management Team that ensures compliance with funding source requirements and performance goals met and/or exceeded

 

 

 

UMOS                                                                                                                       Milwaukee, WI

W-2 Director                                                                                                  

February 2007 to January 2011

• Develop and implement new strategic approaches to facilitate productivity and quality and improve UMOS bottom-line performance.
• Managed the overall day-to-day operations of the UMOS W-2 program in Region 2.
• Works with management staff to establish and maintain effective operating policies and procedures for the W-2 program and coordinate all other programs, such as WIOA, 167, WIOA166, Veterans, DVR, etc., operating within the One-Stop Job Center
• Responsible for implementation, compliance, internal monitoring, and evaluation of W-2 and related programs operating within the Job Center environment.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct quality control programming to ensure the effective delivery of quality services

 

Education

B.S., Biology                                                                                                                     1991

University of Texas-Pan American                                                             Edinburg, TX

 

Education Program                                                                                                          1990

University of Texas-Pan American                                                             Edinburg, TX

 

Military Experience

United States Army, Army Reserve & Inactive Reserve                                             1982-1994

Rank:              E-5 (Sergeant)

                        Cadet Officer/2^nd Lieutenant (2nd Lt.) 

 

Assignments:   Graves Registration NCO

                         Retention Non-commissioned Officer

                         Cadet Officer/2^nd Lieutenant (2nd Lt.) 812^th Supply & Service Co. 

 

Achievements: Army Achievement Medal

                         Army Service Medal

Community Involvement

Current Board Memberships: Governor’s Council on Migrant Labor-Chair, Governor’s Taskforce on Broadband, Governor’s Early Childhood Advisory Council, Fox Valley Work Force Development Board member, WI Farmworker Coalition-Chair, 4 C’s resource and referral Agency Board Member-Secretary, National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start CEO’s Affiliate-Chair, National MSHSA Board- Vice Chair, National farmworker Housing Directors Association member, and UW Cooperative Extension-Latino Taskforce Member

 

Past Board Memberships: Milwaukee County Childcare Council, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Childcare Task Force, Governor’s Kids First: Quality Counts for Kids Task Force, Children First Committee-Wautoma and Milwaukee County Early Childhood Council, Department of Workforce Development Child Care Council, Region XII Steering Committee member (Federal Level), Oshkosh Collaboration Team and State Superintendent’s Equity in Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Stakeholders Council, Young Stars Stakeholders member