Allyson Bailey Email & Phone Number

1220 Big Creek Road, Suite C, Kellogg, Idaho 83837

After taking half of 2016 to be my elderly mother's caregiver, and upon her passing at the end of the year, I took some much needed personal time.

Rock Springs, Wyoming

I was privileged to join the team of Climb Wyoming in February 2016 as the Sweetwater Area Assistant Program Directer. Unfortunately, my elderly mother took ill in the summer and I resigned my position to move and become her full-time caregiver, until her death at the end of 2016.During my employment at Climb, my position worked directly with participants and I was responsible for assisting with the organization, coordination and implementation of all aspects of the Climb Wyoming program. This position required a passion for participant advocacy and relationship building, and I was an effective executor of short and long-term plans. The ability to comfort with independently driving team initiatives, while maintaining the core principals of the CLIMB program was essential. In this position, I was:• Passionate about working directly with those most in need• Able to build and maintain valuable community partnerships• Effective at working collaboratively and efficiently with teams• Able to manage team projects and plans• Experienced with general fiscal and administrative processes• Known to have an innate curiosity and eagerness to learn• Able to listen without judgment• Known to have a high level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness• Known for demonstrating fortitude and creative problem solving• An excellent communicator, highly organized and have an eye for details

Rock Springs, Wyoming

After the SSVF Grant funding ended for SW-WRAP, I took a transitional position as a legal secretary with the firm of Hampton & Newman, attorneys specializing in workers' compensation claims, and criminal and personal injury law. This position utilized my communication skills, both verbal and written, my organizational skills, and the ability to work with a variety of clients in the handling of their legal claims.

Wyoming And Nebraska

I was responsible for coordinating Outreach efforts with State and local resource partners to assist vulnerable and at-risk veteran populations throughout Wyoming and Nebraska. This includes providing eligibility determination, intake, and effective case management for participants. I was also a team leader, providing mentoring and training to case coordinator staff, while supervising personnel performing outreach activities. Within this position, I also:• Managed outreach efforts for all SSVF Case Management staff, and supervised six team members, responsible for developing a company-wide Outreach Plan and Regional Office Outreach Plans for Case Managers and support staff• Gathered and compiled client/service/outreach data and prepared timely periodic reports, as required by funders and collaborative partners• Developed both State and community partnerships with resource providers (MOUs)• Developed outreach media and promotional materials, trained staff in outreach techniques and reporting, as well as in case management and HMIS software entry• Provided initial intakes, assessments and enrollments; gathered related information, and maintained appropriate records and files, as well as thorough and concise case notes• Provided case management services, linked participants with services for mental health, housing, substance recovery, physical health care, educational programs, financial assistance, employment, housing, advocacy, socialization activities and other services, and assisted participants with navigating the criminal justice system• Assisted participants with establishing goals and strategies for increasing self-sufficiency and accessing public benefits (i.e. General Assistance, Food Stamps, and SSI), and obtaining referrals to appropriate community agencies• Negotiated and advocated with landlords and emergency hotel services to provide reasonable accommodations for at-risk clients• Provided direct crisis counseling and problem identification

Sweetwater County, Wyoming

As a Veterans Service officer, I advocated on behalf of veterans for healthcare and other benefits from the Veterans Administration. This included interviewing veterans and their families seeking benefits, verifying eligibility, assisting with selecting Federal/State benefits, and reviewing and interpreting military, State and Federal regulatory requirements. I assisted with analyzing claims and performing as an attorney-in-fact by providing formal written arguments on appeals to the BVA. One of the tasks I thoroughly enjoyed was interfacing with Federal, State and local agencies on Veterans issues. Occasionally, I would have contact with unpredictable potentially disruptive clients and provided crisis intervention. During my employment, I also coordinated training for the Tri-County VSO officers, compiled monthly budget and veteran visit statistical reports for presentation to the County Commissioners, and organized public outreach events and advertising. In this position it was imperative to maintain strict client confidentiality.

Jennis Bay, Drury Inlet, British Columbia

I was fortunate to be able to build a childhood dream into a reality; I developed, managed and marketed a start-up tourism business in British Columbia. Effective marketing elicited very favorable critiques in numerous tourism and boating publications and guest traffic increased significantly every season. This also included hiring and overseeing contractors for services, successful housing bids for work crews, and compliance with all Provincial government lease requirements. I established and maintained quality guest and vendor relationships and enjoyed all that this work experience entailed.

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

After years of company inactivity, the new President of Sterling Mining Company hired me to set up their Coeur d'Alene office and reactivate public trading. Following directives from California, this was successful and shareholding increased exponentially. I was able to utilize strong organizational and clerical skills for office tasks, as well as writing and editing of reports/documents for corporate filing. During this time, I also provided administrative support to the Board/President of various mining companies, utilizing MS Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel to maintain databases and compose correspondence.

Coeur D'Alene, Idaho

I assisted attorney in collection efforts by preparing legal pleadings, scheduling appointments, court filing, taking dictation, and performing reception duties. I utilized effective verbal and written communication for phone collections and correspondence with debtors/creditors. This position demanded accurate research of claims, and the gathering of employment and financial data. I successfully negotiated payment schedules with debtors, and arranged process service locally and statewide. While in this position, strict client confidentiality was imperative.

Dfw Airport, Texas

As an AE, I provided vital assistance to the sales team to meet and exceed goals. Effective verbal and written communication, as well as closing and presentation skills was essential. I developed exceptional working relationships with both internal and external clients. While in this position, I prepared accurate sales and expense reports and proposals. During my time at AT&T capital, new sales software was developed and I trained staff personnel on this and other various applications. I also assisted with procedural writing and compiling for ISO 9000 Certification, and was a team leader.

Wallace, Idaho

I provided executive administrative assistance to the President of the Hospitality Group, and accomplished the following tasks: coordinated hotel/travel arrangements, maintained appointment diary, took dictation, wrote and edited proposals/correspondence, as well as followed detailed instructions to compile hospitality itineraries/tourism packets for tour groups. In this position, I sent oversaw the mass mailing of marketing packets to promote MHG hotels and the Silver Valley amenities, and maintained effective working relationships with vendors and customer groups.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I provided executive secretarial assistance to the senior architect and staff. This included proposal writing, bid submission, travel itinerary, minutes of meetings, correspondence with both clients and contractors, and scheduling meetings with clients. I arranged the delivery of proposals and plans, as well as supervised the delivery driver, receptionist and housekeeping staff. This position required supply requisitioning, petty cash control, billing and disbursement of payments and the following clerical tasks: mail control, filing, reception/switchboard relief, etc.

Houghton, South Africa

I provided executive administrative assistance to the owner, partner and junior architects. This included successful bid proposal writing, dictation and correspondence writing and editing, as well as on-site inspection report writing. I maintained the travel itinerary and diary control, and scheduled meetings. This position required meeting minutes' compiling and distribution, application filing for building permits, billing and disbursement of payments, petty cash control, and supply requisitioning. Clerical tasks included: filing, mailing, copying, blueprint copying, faxing, bid review and submission, and receptionist/switchboard duties.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

I accomplished the following general administration: reception, switchboard, internal and external correspondence, and faxing. I ensured the accurate typing of lectures, articles and correspondence with editing. This included dictaphone use. I operated as the staff liaison between lecturers and students, maintained all office files, and daily diary control for Department Head.

Project Management Certification

Master'S Degree, Psychology, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Tau Upsilon Alpha Honor Society International Gold Key Honor Society

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communications, 3.95Gpa

Activities and Societies: International Gold Key Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Lambda SororityI completed coursework in writing, editing.

Communications, 4.0Gpa

Diploma, Music Ministry

English And Psychology

Activities and Societies: American Society of South Africa

Communications

Activities and Societies: Dean's List

High School Diploma