Mason Garcera

About Mason Garcera

Hey there! I’m Mason, and my passions lie in social service, advocacy work, and community intervention practices. My side hobbies include learning about project management tactics, nonprofit governance, and marketing strategies to name a few!I currently hold a BSW (with a minor in Sociology) and specialize in Leadership, Mezzo, and Macro Practice at Loyola University Chicago. In my own time I like to study different (but interconnected) knowledge areas to get a more holistic perspective when executing innovative and equitable solutions. I\'m constantly exploring ways to create meaningful changes on a larger scale!Let\'s connect and have a chat about how we can make impacts. I truly love the act of collective brainstorming!

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Corazon Community Services

   Apr 2022 — Present · Cicero, IL, US

   Serving as advisor and content expert to Executive Director/CEO, Senior Management Team, and Board of Directors on matters regarding agency operations, accounting, and regulatory compliance.• Monitoring changes in State and Federal law to ensure agency\'s legal compliance.• Developing and administering human resource policies and procedures. Assisting the ED/CEO in drafting changes to Employee Handbook as necessitated by state/federal policies and/or adjusting to fluctuations in organizational needs. •Managing each phase of the employee recruitment and hiring process including advertisement, receipt and review of resumes, interview coordination, conducting reference and background checks, and drafting/reviewing offer letters. Managing performance reviews, promotions, disciplinary meetings, and offboarding/termination processes. Keeping personnel compensation and benefits packages up-to-date. Resolving grievance and conflicts securely and confidentially. Processing payroll accurately and efficiently. • Assisting ED/CEO with the creation of the annual Operating Budget. Providing reports, documentation, and data for financial administrative reviews and audits from from funders and regulatory bodies. GAAP-basis financial reconciliation for budgeting/accounting processes. Overseeing implementation and timely payment of bills and invoices.• Serving as the main point of contact for vendors, contractors, and suppliers to maintain contractual services and resolve service issues. • Serving as the main point of contact for IT solutions. Strategically transitioned payroll and HRM providers/software with little interruption of staff pay runs and Illinois tax filing. Maintaining, troubleshooting, and suspending access to agency\'s accounts. Updating agency website to reflect new mission-driven initiatives. Developing digital marketing strategy for socials. • Applied for and was awarded grant funds aiming at increasing efficiency by digitizing strategic processes.

Education

• City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

  Associate of Arts - AA

• Loyola University Chicago

  Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

  2022 — 2024