Brennyn Colombo Email & Phone Number

Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

• Provides training and ongoing supervision for Kinship Navigation staff through regular supervision and quality assurance• Oversees weekly Direct Services team meetings to continually assess families and assist in coordination, transition, and staffing cases • Develops and maintains training materials, presents, and supports individuals or groups seeking consultation on HALOS model for Kinship Navigation• Manages a caseload of new families through the Kinship Navigation program• Conducts assessments, benefit appointments, and scheduled follow-ups to make referrals to services for identified family needs• Works with statewide agencies to share and support efforts to develop assistance for eligible communities

North Charleston, South Carolina

• Communicated daily with kinship care families and conducted home visit intake appointments while referring families to eligible programs • Submitted and finalized applications for SC State programs such as SNAP, TANF, and ABC Vouchers through online benefit portals• Developed and sustained a living knowledge of organizations and aid available to families in the HALOS program to include financial, tangible, and emotionally supportive assistance • Compiled and maintained reports on monthly referrals, appointments, and assistance provided to caregivers for distribution to shareholders and the public • Assisted in providing guidance and knowledge in the development of training materials for a statewide kinship caregiver program• Worked with statewide agencies to share and support efforts to develop assistance for eligible communities

Charleston, South Carolina Area

• Interviewed incoming patients prior to admission to gather demographic, insurance, and emergency information• Communicated with patient to provide company overview, insurance coverage details, financial responsibility• Verified necessary physician referrals and insurance authorizations• Explained facility policies, prepared and distributed patient identification bands and arranged transportation to assigned rooms

• Acknowledged guests while providing a personable first impression• Handled guest complaints, maintaining a positive dining experience for all restaurant patrons• Trained newly hired crew members• Collaborated with co-workers and managers to ensure the delivery of efficient, high quality service• Scheduled and organized dining reservations, and prioritize requests to best accommodate customers

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Non-Competitive Eligibility NCE status to be gained as a result of 2017-2018 VISTA Service expires 9/12/2019• Coordinated and facilitated monthly meetings and professional development training opportunities• Evaluated program sites productivity and overall member success• Gathered and analyzed data for 22 individual non-profit programs• Planned and directed a day long Spring Retreat used to encourage continued VISTA professional development • Produced an annual newsletter template and reorganized our newsletter mailing strategy• Researched potential new VISTA service sites and organizations related to health disparities

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Non-Competitive Eligibility NCE status gained as a result of 2016-2017 VISTA Service expires 9/12/2018• Committed one year of full time national service to non-profit organization that serves low income South Carolinian’s• Built partnerships with community organizations, schools, colleges, youth-serving agencies, city and county departments as well as non-profits to encourage engagement and support• Recruited diverse groups of youth from underrepresented schools, community organizations and faith-based groups to serve with the Youth Volunteer Corps of Charleston• Developed service-learning lesson plans to implement at monthly events and throughout the Summer Service-Learning Institute• Organized monthly service events for Youth Volunteer Corps members while facilitating regular partner support between non-profits • Expanded already existing databases to ensure all information is updated and efficient

Pullman, Washington

• Worked independently maintaining the hotel public spaces• Responded to guest concerns in a positive and timely fashion

Panama City, Florida Area

• Conducted multiple swim classes daily with children from 6 months to teenagers• Evaluated student's progress and competency at conclusion of 2 week training course• Prepared and maintained required records and reports for all students• Developed and implemented age appropriate, relevant swim drills• Aptly fostered strong relationships with parents to ensure progression and address any concerns• Responsible for child’s safety in and out of water

Panama City, Florida Area

• Conducted multiple swim classes daily with children from 6 months to teenagers• Evaluated student's progress and competency at conclusion of 2 week training course• Prepared and maintained required records and reports for all students• Developed and implemented age appropriate, relevant swim drills• Aptly fostered strong relationships with parents to ensure progression and address any concerns• Responsible for child’s safety in and out of water

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fine Art