Shekera Alvarado - Regional Program Director - FCPS | Himalayas
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Shekera Alvarado

@shekeraalvarado

Strategic Senior Program Director with 12+ years in nonprofit leadership.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, values diversity, and offers opportunities for impactful program development.

I am a strategic and results-oriented Senior Program Director with over 12 years of progressive experience in the nonprofit and education sectors. My expertise lies in operational leadership, strategic planning, financial management, and program management. I have a proven track record of driving organizational growth and implementing efficient processes that foster inclusive operational efficiency. My background in postsecondary education, vocational education, and workforce development has equipped me with the skills to develop and manage educational programs tailored to employer needs, creating seamless career pathways for diverse learners.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led programmatic operations for substantial regional portfolios, ensuring alignment with organizational missions and the achievement of key performance indicators. My analytical abilities allow me to utilize data and metrics to drive program improvements and effectively communicate outcomes to senior leadership. I am passionate about advocating for equitable program practices and accessibility for diverse adult learners, and I am fluent in Spanish, which enhances my ability to engage with a broader community.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Regional Program Director

FCPS

Jul 2020 - Present (5 years)

Led programmatic operations for a $10M+ regional portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs). Developed and executed strategies that increased regional revenue by 3% year-over-year through strategic implementation of enrollment and student retention initiatives and marketing expansion plans.

RP

Regional Program Manager

RPS

Feb 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 4 months)

Designed and implemented work-based learning program strategies, plans, and procedures, managing the full lifecycle of regional proposal applications and reporting. Enhanced performance evaluation by analyzing data, creating KPIs, and producing actionable outcomes, achieving a top 1% percentile ranking two years in a row.

AC

Program Manager

ACPS

Sep 2013 - Feb 2018 (4 years 5 months)

Improved operational support by analyzing needs and implementing strategies, cutting costs and revamping program operations to surpass VDOE grant reporting requirements. Designed, coordinated, and evaluated multiple work-based learning program operations, using programmatic data to increase oversight and grant impact.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southern New Hampshire University logoSU

Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Business Administration, Project Management

2013 - 2015

Graduated with an MBA in Project Management. This program focused on advanced business administration principles and project management methodologies.

George Mason University logoGU

George Mason University

Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Administration

2004 - 2008

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Administration. This degree provided a foundation in organizational theory and administrative practices.

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