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Key Personnel

What primary functions will be assigned?

Staff Supervision Staff Training Program Oversight, including data management Program Performance and Quality Program Reporting

Staff Training Program Oversight, including data management Program Performance and Quality Program Reporting

No Degree, Undergraduate;

General Studies, , Central Arizona College, , Coolidge AZ No Degree, Undergraduate;

, , , Santa Cruz Valley Union High School, , Eloy AZ High School Diploma

What primary functions will be assigned?

Executive Leadership, New Business Development, Administrative Duties, Program Management, Supervision and Oversight

What primary functions will be assigned?

Payroll, Accts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Audit and GAAP compliance, Contract Binder Maintenance, Quality Assurance

Uniform Guidance/Omni-Circular training related to nonprofits & govt funding New Grantee Trainings from US DOJ on two OVW grants Numerous trainings on: grant writing, cost principals, GPRS, federal reporting requirements and annual trainings by our auditors.

What primary functions will be assigned?

I shall serve as an all staff resource in matters pertaining to personnel policies; personnel action procedures; staff training; assist in general operation of agency; new hires; evaluations; monitor annual staff drug screening

Paul G. Diaz

Objective:

To continue my career with an organization that will utilize my management, supervision, and administrative skills to benefit mutual growth and success

ABILITIES:

Leadership

· Over 40 years of leadership experience

· Stellar at cultivating strong cohesive teams of qualified and diverse staff Management:

· Manage and oversee programs and contracts

· Maximize available resources to implement programs according to policy and procedures

· Computer skills

· Set team direction Communication

· Actively listen and provide feedback as required

· Coordinate/Mediate in-person visitation

· Superb at Public speaking

· Exception oral and writing ability Training and Development

· Conduct in-person and virtual training

Experience:

Supervise Visitation Program Coordinator, Against Abuse Inc. February 2020 – Current

· Responsible for supervising the everyday operations of programs and perform duties such as overseeing staff, evaluating the program's effectiveness, increasing community awareness, supporting program goals, and developing plans

· Kept all staff members up-to-date with relevant project information by supervising them and communicating with team members to ensure maximum efficiency

· Supported growth and program development by adding and managing additional Case Aides and 20+ cases exceeding the contract goals and generating $250K additional revenue

· Responsible for the timely submission of all reports required by the Department of Child Safety

· Responsible for creating and submitting all invoices for the program to the proper

Supervised Visitation/Safe Exchange Case Aide, Against Abuse, Inc. January 2018-February 2020 Casa Grande, AZ

· Provide individual and family unit supervision and guidance to children who have been removed from the custody of their primary caregivers

· Plan and supervise the activities of the visitation

· Transports children or parents to scheduled visitation sites

· Coordinates logistics of visitation; including scheduling with the families and children's placements, transportation and the visitation site

· Completes visitation summaries, cancellation summaries, case management notes and contact logs within 24 hours of the provided service, download all case notes into the DCS CHILDS data base

· Serve as a role model/mentor to assigned clients

· Provides a safe place for the family to spend quality time together and provide the parent with the opportunity to engage in parenting time while strengthening the relationship between parent and child

Shift Supervisor, Athna Technical Services Inc., October 2009-June 2017 Anchorage, AK

· Supervise all Detention Officers on shift throughout the facility and vicinity, which includes processing/transportation support

· Supervise all detainee movement to ensure that the residents are receiving all programs and allowances per the contract with Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement

· Ensure the safety of all security personnel and detainees within the facility

· Supervise the Funds and Valuables of detainees to ensure safe keeping and accounting of each individual detainee

· Supervise the processing of all detainees incoming and outgoing with special attention to identifying individual and advise them of all rules and regulations of the Detention Center

Shift Supervisor, Corrections Corporation of America, January 1998-October 2009 Nashville, TN

· Responsible for the supervision of the administrative and operations of security activities of the 1500 bed space Detention Center

· Supervise all Detention Officers on shift throughout the facility and vicinity, which includes processing/transportation support

· Supervise all detainee movement to ensure that the residents are receiving all programs and allowances per the contract with Immigration, Customs, and Enforcement

· Ensure the safety of all security personnel and detainees within the facility

· Supervise the Funds and Valuables of detainees to ensure safe keeping and accounting of each individual detainee

· Supervise the processing of all detainees incoming and outgoing with special attention to identifying individual and advise them of all rules and regulations of the Detention Center

· Supervise the processing of all detainees incoming and outgoing with special attention to identifying individual and advise them of all rules and regulations of the Detention Center

SKILLS:

· Microsoft Office 365

· Word

· Excel

· PowerPoint

· MS Project

· Computer Troubleshooting

· Generating Reports

· Bilingual

Education and Training

Criminal Justice in Administration, , University of Phoenix, , Tempe AZ No Degree, Undergraduate GPA:

General Studies, , Central Arizona College, , Coolidge AZ No Degree, Undergraduate

, , , Santa Cruz Valley Union High School, , Eloy AZ High School Diploma

MARIA-ELENA OCHOA, MBA

GOAL:

Provide enthusiastic, effective, collaborative leadership and administration strategically directed to achieve meaningful outcomes, with a passion for innovative evolution to the next level and beyond.

Responsible for supporting the Executive Director and Executive Leadership Team in providing leadership, oversight and management of administration and operations; team facilitation; strategic visioning and planning; community education/training, presence and involvement; marketing; community collaborations and partnerships; program development and compliance, grant writing; representing the Executive Director when out of the office or unavailable on an as needed basis.

Highlights and Achievements:

· Received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for being a First Things First 2022 AZ Early Childhood Regional Champion (2022)

· Co-developed a new line of services: Rapid Rehousing (2021)

· Co-created evolving agency Pandemic Protocols/Policies

· Spearheaded organizational cultural shift focused on Trauma Informed Services/Supports (2015-present)

· Spearheaded and coordinated the development and implementation of the agency’s first Strategic Plan (2019)

· Utilized a team approach to establish policies and procedures reflecting new statewide standards and agency practice (2019)

· Established the agency’s first and ongoing annual report, highlighting agency outcomes and achievements (2015-present)

· Co-created and organized annual Law Enforcement training for police officers and Victim Advocates re. domestic and sexual violence, trafficking (2016-2020)

· Established an internal Speakers Bureau, resulting in a number of break-out sessions at the Pinal County COJET conference as well as a number of trainings for Superior Court personnel (2019-present) 2014-Present CEO, MEO & Associates, LLC.

Created a business focused on providing consultancy, services and supports in: Executive Visioning; Strategic Planning; Organizational Cultural Shift, specializing in Trauma Informed Services and Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care; Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Group Facilitation using ToP (Technology of Participation) method; Project Planning; Leadership; Program Development; Grant Writing

Highlights and Achievements:

· Through grant writing activities and consultancy, obtained initial 330-grant awards for MIHS (2019) and Circle the City (2015); Obtained 330-grant renewal for Valle del Sol (2017, 2019)

· Consulted for an agency whose license was revoked, resulting in award winning peer support services the next year 2010 – 2014: Chief of Medical Operations/Chief Innovation & Development Officer, Mountain Health & Wellness Responsible for: creating, licensing, implementing and marketing primary care services; overseeing wellness services; grant writing; providing leadership and administration to ensure integrated service delivery while balancing satisfaction, effectiveness, efficiency, access to care, quality and compliance; providing departmental and board reports demonstrating strengths, issues, and solutions; providing leadership, information and guidance to state level stakeholders,(AHCCCS, ADHS, both RBHA’s) and federal level stakeholders (HRSA, National Council of Behavioral Health Services, Robert Woods Johnson); marketing; and diversification of funding

Highlights and Achievements:

· Co-Led organizational transformation from a behavioral health organization to an integrated health care company

· Led Integrated Health Team on a fast track to create and implement Integrated Primary Care Services within four months, administering the program to being “in the black” within 18 months

· Co-Led integration of an established primary care business in Yuma, Arizona

· Led grant writing team and obtained 330 grant award for the organization

· Co-Led Executive Clinical Team in the development of an innovative Integrated Health & Wellness Service Plan

· Led grant writing teams and obtained: $700,000 to start and implement integrated telehealth program providing primary care, behavioral health and wellness services to 4 School Based Health Center Sites and 4 rural behavioral health sites; $25,000 for implementation of Community Gardens and Farmers Markets; $14,000 value through computers for kiosks

· Speaking engagements: ACMHA College of Behavioral Health Leadership Annual Summit (2013); NSHMBA Healthcare Summit (2012); Hispanic Women’s Conference 2012, 2011; Terros’ Cesar Chavez Conference 2012, 2011; Emcee for Latino Perspectives’ Latina Trailblazers event (2010); Luncheon keynote for AZ Interagency Farm Workers Annual Conference (2010) 2007 – 2010: Director of Division for Women, Governor’s Office for Children, Youth and Families Responsible for: oversight of application and administration of $9.75M in grants; staffing the Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women and the Governor’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Task Force; staff contact for the Interagency and Community Council on Homelessness; provide interagency stewardship of funding through the State Agency Coordination Team (SACT); publication of: Breaking the Cycle, Annual Reports for EITC, SACT, Governor’s Commission to Prevent Violence Against Women, Community Conversation, proclamations; and representing Governors in two administrations (Napolitano and Brewer) when they could not be present at community events statewide; provide the Governor with weekly progress reports and updates

Highlights and Achievements:

· Received Cambridge Executive of the Year Award, Representing Public Service and Outreach (2009)

· Oversaw workgroup which increased Fatality Review Teams in Arizona from 2 to 10 (2009-10)

· Co-hosted and co-facilitated statewide Community Conversations eliciting solutions to end shelter turn-aways (2007, 2008, 2010)

· Oversaw management of federal funding for Arizona’s first formal supervised visitation and safe exchange program (2009)

· Established international collaboration with the Women’s Federation of Shanghai (2007-2009)

· Staffed Governor’s Earned Income Tax Credit Task Force to increase its use by over 200% (2007-2009)

· Speaking engagements: Hispanic Women’s Conference (2009, 2008, 2007); Keynote Speaker at Girl Scouts Cactus Pine Council Annual Conference (2009); White House Conference (2007); Terros’ Cesar Chavez Conference (2007); Emcee for Pinal Domestic Violence Conference (2007)

Responsible for all programs (approximately $14M / 300 employees): Outpatient Behavioral Health Services for youth and adults (mental health psychiatry, counseling and substance abuse treatment, SMI, opioid treatment); Therapeutic Foster Care; Community Resource Centers serving youth, adults and elderly Latinos; Residential Services for adolescents; Family Services, (contracts included reunification, preservation, parent aide and family builders); Hispanic Leadership Institute; Voluntary Acquisition and Relocation Services; responsible for providing progress report presentations to the CEO and Board of Directors Highlights and Achievements:

· Received Latina Excellence Award in Science and Medicine from ASU/Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc. (2006)

· Established Valle del Sol’s first Operational Goals, with first annual Outcome Evaluation (2005-2007)

· Led organizational assessment and corporate cultural change initiative, shifting to shared leadership (2005 - 2007)

· Established first agency-wide business plan for Valle del Sol, Inc. (2004)

· Negotiated 100% contract expansion of Prevention Services into the East Valley for Valle del Sol, Inc. (2004)

· Speaking engagements: Guest speaker at Planned Parenthood Conference: “Empowering Communities,” and Mesa Latino Town Hall, Leadership Track (2004)

Responsible for: administering all Behavioral Health Programs ($8.5M / approximately 500 employees); working closely with regional behavioral health authority and the Arizona Department of Health Services; representing the CEO when out of the office or unavailable on an as needed basis.

Highlights and Achievements: Obtained funding for, developed, licensed, accredited and managed $8 million of new business for Marc Center Behavioral Health Services from 2001 - 2003, for critical services in areas such as General Mental Health, Serious Mental Illness, and Co-Occurring disorders, including:

· One Licensed Outpatient Clinic

· Four Licensed Level II Residential Facilities (Adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI))

· Semi-Independent Living (16-Hr. LOC) Services for adults living in the community (SMI Adults)

· Seven Community Housing (Housing First) sites for adults with Serious Mental Illness returning to the community from the Arizona State Hospital

· Community Integration and Support Outreach Services for individuals living in supervisory care homes and in the community (Adults with SMI and/or Co-Occurring disorders)

· Supervised Semi-Independent Living (24-Hr. Services) for Children and Adolescents

· In-Home Supports for Children and Adults

· Purchased a small apartment complex and established services for women with co-occurring disorders who are homeless or recently out of prison

· Managed Behavioral Health Services efficiently, resulting in $900,000 departmental budget surplus

· Established Marc Center Home and Community Based Services department in 1995, serving individuals with developmental disabilities, and increased funding from inception to $1 million level by 2003

· Worked in group homes serving individuals with developmental disabilities and co-occurring disorders for 7 years as a Life Skills Instructor and Group Home Supervisor, then worked as a Program Coordinator, overseeing group homes and being the lead for Marc’s Internal Monitoring System focused on contractual, accreditation and licensing compliance

CURRENT BOARD / COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

· Pinal Coalition to End Homelessness, (2021), Chair (2022-present)

· Az Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, member, Governance and Finance Committee (2020-present)

· Az Balance of State Coordination of Care, member plus Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (2020-present)

· Pinal County Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, member (2017 – present)

· Pinal County Child Abuse Prevention Council (2015), Chair (2016 – present)

PAST BOARD / COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP / COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

· Community Alliance Against Family Abuse, Board Chair (2011 - 2019)

· National Association of Hispanic MBA’s, Phoenix Chapter President Emeritus / Lifetime member, previously held President, Executive VP and Treasurer roles (2008 - 2014)

· Girl Scouts, Cactus Pine Council, Board Member, Board Development Committee, Nominating Committee, Latina Circle of Influence Committee, Lifetime Member (2008- 2014)

· Arizona Community Foundation Latina Giving Circle (2010 - 2011)

· Mountain Park Health Center: Board Development Committee, Immediate Past Board Chair, Immediate Past Chair of Quality Committee (2005 - 2010)

· Governor’s Commission on Housing and Homelessness: Subcommittee Member and Designee (2010)

· AZ Women’s Hall of Fame, Executive Committee Board Member (2007-2010)

· AZ Women’s Heritage Trail, Executive Committee Vice Chair (2007- 2010)

· Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Domestic Violence Council: Governor’s Office Representative (2007 - 2010)

· Arizona Council of Human Services Providers: Co-Chair of Diversity Committee (2005-2010); Chair of Agency Assessment and Policy Subcommittee (2005 - 2007)

· Gene Lewis Boxing Club of Mesa: Immediate Past Chair (2003 - 2010)

· Governor’s Office of Children Youth and Families Cultural Competence Committee: Chair (2007- 2008)

· Protecting Arizona Families Coalition (PAFCO): Board Treasurer (2004 - 2007)

· Department of Economic Security (DES) Consumer Direction for Elderly Services (2004 - 2006)

· James Madison Preparatory School: Board Secretary (2000 - 2004)

EDUCATION / SEMINARS

· Masters in Business Administration (MBA), emphasis in Health Care Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

· BA, Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe AZ

· Hispanic Leadership Institute, Valle del Sol (2004); Brian Bacon “Oxford Leadership Academy,” (2010); Latino Leadership Development Program, Mestiza Leadership International, Denver CO (2006)

· Technology of Participation (ToPS) Group Facilitation Training (2005)

RESUME

Mary Duarte

To

Professional Profile

Progressively responsible duties in non-profit management for 37 years with emphasis on financial management and planning including:

Developing and evaluating program budgets and monitoring program expenditures for compliance with federal and state guidelines and budgetary restrictions.

Assist Executive Director with the development of annual work program in accordance with agency budget; assist in securing funding sources; responsible for research and analysis of data and other related planning tasks; as well as grant writing.

Serve as liaison with Board of Directors and Finance Committee. Provide verbal and written reports on the status of agency finances at monthly Board Meetings. Incorporate suggestions into budget and/or make recommendations as related to fiscal integrity.

Provide support for operation of agency programs and assure integrity of services including program reports, database, internal controls and quality assurance.

Responsible for preparation and submission of agency program and financial reports; payroll and required reports, annual audits and federal reports; maintain in-house fiscal procedures to insure conformance with budget restrictions and limitations; assure conformance to GAAP, GAAS, and that fiscal integrity is maintained.

Work Skills and Training

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and procedures utilized in non-profit fund accounting. Thorough knowledge of effective business management, including contract compliance. Full charge bookkeeper abilities, including AP, AR, and journal entries. Able to ensure detail analysis and maintenance of subsidiary ledgers; perform monthly bank reconciliations; prepare financial statements and service provider invoices, payroll, W-2s and required federal quarterly reports. Trained in developing agency-wide cost allocation plans, accounting manuals and billings/collections.

Certificate of completion Office for Victims of Crime, NVAA Effective Management Series, Financial Management, 6 weeks training completed 9/25/2020. Two part webinar training on updated Uniform Guidance/Omni-Circular related to nonprofit accounting and government funding. Numerous Grant Writing trainings and seminars. New Grantee training for two U.S. Dept of Justice, OVW Grants. Fiscal and Administrative grants management seminar with Cost Principles, federal GPRS instructions and an overview of federal grant reporting requirements. Numerous trainings offered by auditors, Henry & Horne including Accounting for Endowments and Top Ten Errors for NonProfit Accounting. Trained to work with Quickbooks, Axcent and DAC-Easy Accounting Software, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access Database, and PowerPoint. Strong organizational skills; effective verbal and written communication skills. Successful record in recognizing, evaluating and solving problems. Successful record in grant writing, report writing and compliance.

Work History

11/07 to Present, Associate Director, Against Abuse, Inc. PO Box 10733, Casa Grande, AZ 01/89 to 11/07, Fiscal Manager, Community Action Human Resources Agency, Eloy, AZ 12/84 to 01/89, Fiscal Officer, Pinal-Gila Community Child Services, Inc. (Headstart), Coolidge, AZ 06/83 to 11/84, Bookkeeper, Consolidated Development Corporation, Florence, AZ 11/81 to 06/83, Accounting Clerk, City of Eloy, City Hall, Eloy, AZ

Education

University of Phoenix, 12/03 to 12/04 (credit hours toward Bachelors in Business) Central Arizona College, 09/81 to 05/98 (general education courses)

Mary Duarte

Professional References

1. Joel Belloc Former Mayor, City of Eloy

1. Bob Shogren, Executive Director

1. Michael Glover, Superintendent

Personal Profile

Current member of the Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (CAVIT) Board of Directors, since November, 2011 Member of the Board of Education for Picacho Elementary School for 17 years, and served as the Board President for 14 consecutive years Member of the Career Ladder committee at Santa Cruz High School from 2000-2006 Member of NALEO (National Association for Latino Elected Officials) for 5 years Experienced Notary Public, current commission expired.

Active member of my church Self-employed part-time as “DUO Accounting Services” since Oct, 2008 2012 Graduate Hispanic Leadership Initiative, Pinal County Member, Achieve Pinal June, 2017 – June 2018 Eloy Housing Authority Commissioner January 2017- June 2021

PATRICE A. MILLER

RESUME

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position in an organization where I can utilize my experience and knowledge in Human Resource Management to meet the organizational mission, goals and objectives; to work as part of a service team in a professional environment.

EDUCATION:

Menaul High School 301 Menaul Blvd. N. E.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

DIPLOMA

Central Arizona College Woodruff & Overfield Rd.

Casa Grande, Arizona 85228 Physical Ed. – 1.5 years

Central Arizona College 1977 & 1978 Business courses taken

University of Phoenix HR courses taken

WORK EXPERIENCE:

August 1992 – Present Human Resources Director Against Abuse, Inc.

Casa Grande, Arizona 85222

Responsible for recruitment of employees, advertising positions (internal/external), screening applicants, performing background checks, interviewing and hiring new employees. Providing new hire letters, termination letters, exit interviews, employment paperwork, fingerprinting for DPS cards, ensuring completion of First Aid/CPR and other job training requirements. Ensuring evaluations are completed in a timely manner by supervisors. Tracking leave time, processing leave requests and payroll withholdings; ensure COBRA requirements are met, assist employees with group insurance/claims, responsible for ensuring licensing requirements are met, supervise Thrift Store Manager and Administrative Secretary.

1989 – 1992 Executive Secretary Against Abuse, Inc.

Casa Grande, Arizona 85222

Prepared payroll, quarterly reports as well as monthly; spread sheet transaction, prepared billings, time sheets; statistical reports, maintained personnel records; answered multi-line phone, typing, assisted Executive Director and Administrative Assistant.

1987 – 1989 Bookman Engineering, Inc.

Secretary to Chief Engineer Casa Grande, Arizona 85222

Worked closely with the Chief Engineer. Light bookkeeping, radio call, filing, typing, blue print, assisted other engineers, maintained personnel files, assisted chief at staff meetings and in the field.

MEMBERSHIPS: SHRM – The Society for Human Resources Management

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Active member of The Taste of Casa Grande Committee

PROFESSIONAL: Active member of The Management Team/AAI

NOTARY: Commission expires 11/15/2026

REFERENCES: Available upon request.