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• Evaluate applications for discretionary grants

• Develop content for best practice documents, educational materials, fact sheets and website• Communicate and brainstorm with staff to develop content in support of technical assistance activities

Oversaw a portfolio of behavioral health-oriented partner programs and supervised program staff. My roles and responsibilities included supporting our partners in their capacity building and development efforts (including grant writing), identifying and providing training/technical assistance, leading in strategic planning, helping to identify and monitor grant deliverables, identifying emerging project needs, and providing other assistance as needed to guide the delivery of partner programs.

• Managed project development from initiation to closure • Effectively managed project scope by ensuring any changes to scope were documented and approved• Resolved any issue and solve problems throughout project life cycle• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members on a proactive basis• Developed tools and best practices for project management and execution

•Tracked multiple programs against their implementation schedule, and objectives.•Wrote summary reports, community needs assessments, planning documents, evaluation reports and summaries based on qualitative and quantitative data sources and maintained documentation of processes.

• Utilized the SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework model in planning. (Five-Step process includes Assessment, Capacity Building, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation)• Encouraged citizen participation and commitment among all sectors of the community• Identified additional funding sources for the enhancement and expansion of coalition programs • Developed and monitored training plan for staff supervised, coalition partners and community • Ensured that the primary… Show more • Utilized the SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework model in planning. (Five-Step process includes Assessment, Capacity Building, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation)• Encouraged citizen participation and commitment among all sectors of the community• Identified additional funding sources for the enhancement and expansion of coalition programs • Developed and monitored training plan for staff supervised, coalition partners and community • Ensured that the primary population for coalition planning was adolescents ages 12-17 and young adults ages 18-25 with secondary population being the general population across the lifespan within Brazoria County, Texas• Promoted community awareness regarding the health consequences of substance use and misuse through the dissemination of information across a wide variety of media outlets and distribution networks specific to the identified prevention priorities Show less

My role as Coalition Coordinator allowed me to collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to design environmental prevention programs and activities aimed at reducing substance use, misuse, and abuse.Other Responsibilities:• Coordinated a youth substance abuse prevention program active in North Harris County, Houston, Texas• Engaged stakeholders and community members to implement community-based strategies to prevent and reduce underage… Show more My role as Coalition Coordinator allowed me to collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to design environmental prevention programs and activities aimed at reducing substance use, misuse, and abuse.Other Responsibilities:• Coordinated a youth substance abuse prevention program active in North Harris County, Houston, Texas• Engaged stakeholders and community members to implement community-based strategies to prevent and reduce underage drinking and prescription drug abuse • Collected, analyzed, and reported data for the purposes of community assessment and program evaluation • Developed strategic plans, logic models, and assessments for environmental change• Developed and maintained diverse coalition membership• Served as a liaison to administrative agencies and community planning groups• Ensured compliance with grant contract requirements and deliverable • Mobilized community partnerships and action to identify and address risk and protective factors of substance use Show less

• Created project plans along with management team • Adhered to timelines in order to accomplish study objectives and goals• Ensured overall productivity and effectiveness• Contributed to preparation of project presentations, media and curricular materials related to study results• Ensured compliance with all HIPAA confidentiality and privacy requirements of all clients• Kept all participant files and records safe according to the National Institute of Health… Show more • Created project plans along with management team • Adhered to timelines in order to accomplish study objectives and goals• Ensured overall productivity and effectiveness• Contributed to preparation of project presentations, media and curricular materials related to study results• Ensured compliance with all HIPAA confidentiality and privacy requirements of all clients• Kept all participant files and records safe according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) Guidelines • Referred program participants to community resources• Assisted, and took the lead with, preparation of proposals, memorandums and manuscripts• Provided and facilitated referrals and linkages to prevention, social, early intervention and healthcare services Show less

• Incorporated higher-level learning and assisted students in developing information literacy and problem-solving skills• Organized, prepared and revised course materials• Met with students to discuss progress in class and academic improvement• Devised innovative course testing and training materials that enhanced the learning environment• Supervised and presented instructional material in accordance to the university’s catalog descriptions, course… Show more • Incorporated higher-level learning and assisted students in developing information literacy and problem-solving skills• Organized, prepared and revised course materials• Met with students to discuss progress in class and academic improvement• Devised innovative course testing and training materials that enhanced the learning environment• Supervised and presented instructional material in accordance to the university’s catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines Show less

• Coordinated and oversaw program in accordance with agency objectives and requirements• Represented agency on various community committees and boards• Was responsible for the collection and monitoring of data through assessment of community and agency needs for HIV and substance abuse prevention• Identified funding opportunities and sources• Provided testing outreach and risk reduction activities to individuals who are at risk for contracting or… Show more • Coordinated and oversaw program in accordance with agency objectives and requirements• Represented agency on various community committees and boards• Was responsible for the collection and monitoring of data through assessment of community and agency needs for HIV and substance abuse prevention• Identified funding opportunities and sources• Provided testing outreach and risk reduction activities to individuals who are at risk for contracting or transmitting HIV• Coordinated Community and Clinic Based STD testing• Worked with clients to develop and implement incremental behavior change to reduce risk of STDs Show less

• Ensured efficient and effective operations of the office• Performed general administrative duties to include answering phone, greeting directing office visitors appropriately, and sorting/distributing mail• Maintained office equipment and inventory records• Coordinated meetings and appointments for the Dean of Student Affairs• Assisted with logistics and planning, along with maintaining system and data

• Established and promoted community participation in leadership, ownership and decision making• Worked collaboratively with all participating agencies and community collaborations to develop and sustain prevention activities• Maintained accurate knowledge about the agency, its program and services• Adhered to federal and local grant related deadlines

• Assessed and recommended appropriate Evidence Based Program selection for at-risk youth• Implemented evidence based prevention programs for youth and adults• Established and maintained effective working relationships within community agencies, colleagues and the general public• Compiled and maintained all physical and computerized records along with other required documents• Prepared clear and concise written reports on prevention… Show more • Assessed and recommended appropriate Evidence Based Program selection for at-risk youth• Implemented evidence based prevention programs for youth and adults• Established and maintained effective working relationships within community agencies, colleagues and the general public• Compiled and maintained all physical and computerized records along with other required documents• Prepared clear and concise written reports on prevention activities• Researched and collected current data and trends pertaining to substance abuse• Served on evaluation and planning committees within the Division Show less

• Conducted preliminary data checks with new clients and family members• Determined project goals and information needed to meet goals• Coordinated the administration of assessments, surveys, data collection instruments and program evaluations• Maintained system to identify timelines for individual client evaluations• Fostered collaborative environment to promote teamwork

• Managed and organized a “Women and HIV/AIDS” Conference for members of the University and local community• Researched, gathered and calculated data on numerous projects such as the Student Peer Educators (SPE) Pre and Post Test and UVI Orientation assessments• Assisted in annual special events such as Red Ribbon Week and UVI Student Orientation• Performed receptionist and secretarial duties which developed communication skills• Processed UVI disciplinary case… Show more • Managed and organized a “Women and HIV/AIDS” Conference for members of the University and local community• Researched, gathered and calculated data on numerous projects such as the Student Peer Educators (SPE) Pre and Post Test and UVI Orientation assessments• Assisted in annual special events such as Red Ribbon Week and UVI Student Orientation• Performed receptionist and secretarial duties which developed communication skills• Processed UVI disciplinary case reports Show less