Maria Sandoval
SEDONA
Summary
Proactive leader with extensive experience in facilitating communication and collaboration among teams. Expertise in developing and implementing policies that align with organizational goals, ensuring compliance, and improving overall process efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Executive Director
California Commission on POST
Sacramento
02.2013 - 02.2023
- Supported the executive director in strategic planning and policy development sessions.
- Oversaw meetings and workshops to gather input from law enforcement professionals.
- Reviewed and updated training materials to align with current regulations and practices.
- Facilitated communication among team members to ensure project alignment and progress.
- Reviewed contracts and negotiated terms with contractors to obtain best pricing for services needed by the organization.
- Identified areas for improvement in organizational processes to enhance efficiency. where processes could be improved upon or streamlined.
- Maintained relationships with external partners such as the governors office, state department of finance, and legislators.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the organization.
- Developed and implemented organizational policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures for law enforcement agencies across California.
- Facilitated communication between executive team members and other divisions within the organization.
- Monitored progress towards achieving goals established in strategic plans.
- Performed regular assessments of programs and projects to determine effectiveness in meeting objectives.
- Oversaw all aspects of human resources functions such as recruitment and training.
- Prepared presentations to update Commissioners on progress of projects or initiatives within the organization.
- Conducted meetings with staff to ensure operational objectives were met.
- Developed annual budgets.
- Set organization direction and developed strategies and tactics to fulfill the mission.
- Recruited, hired, and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
Sacramento, CABachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CASkills
- Strategic planning
- Policy development
- Budget management
- Contract negotiation
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
Timeline
Assistant Executive Director
California Commission on POST
02.2013 - 02.2023
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Sacramento