Darina Mitchell Email & Phone Number

United States

Ensure the organization’s internal contract documents are accurate and well maintained (Munis) (Veoci) (Word) (Excel)• Analyzing personal, retail, and corporate financial records and documents for fraudulent transactions• Conducting financial audits to determine if individuals or businesses are engaging in financial reporting misconduct (Forensic Accounting)• Draft and revise a variety of contracts with the partner organizations (DocuSign)• Identifies staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants (ATS)• Prepare, negotiate, and record business contracts on behalf of the City of New Haven.• Research contract terms, alerting parties to renewals and extensions while tracking all communications• Meet with partners to discuss both legal and business matters (Budget Reporting) (PowerPoint)• Provide guidance and advice related to contract generation and retention (Program Management)• Program Oversight• Build and maintain partnerships • Strategic Development• Stakeholder Management• Sustainability and Fundraising• Grant and contract management: upcoming reports, progress towards contract expectations• Marketing and Outreach

United States

Community Liaison Trainer / Certified Financial Counselor​​​ New Haven, CT• Acts as liaison between the City, referral partners, vendors management and employees (Networking)• Assesses client needs in development of individualized financial action plans (FECBOT)• Provides confidential financial counseling for improved financial status (Credit Counseling)• Analyzes credit data and financial statements to determine the risks involved (Excel) (Experian)• Tracks and reports financial data collected (FECBOT) (Excel)• Generates financial ratios to evaluate customers' financial status (FECBOT) (Experian)• Provides broad access to free tax preparation to low-to-moderate-income households (VITA) (TaxSlayer) Contract Manager• Ensures organization’s internal contract documents are accurate (Munis) (Veoci) (Word) (Excel)• Provides advice and guidance related to contract generation (Program Management)• Represents organization at personnel-related hearings (Budget Reporting) (PowerPoint)• Creates and revises a variety of contracts with partnering organizations (DocuSign)• Identifies staff vacancies and recruit, interview, and select applicants (ATS)

United States

Digital Marketing & Administrative Assistant​ Guilford, CT• Performed Metric reporting (Panoramix)• Categorized clients/ filing system (Redtail CRM)• Managed calendars, prepared events, advertising, media, podcasts, etc. (Outlook) (Facebook)• Transcribed dictation notes (CopyTalk)• Scheduled tasks for colleagues (Outlook)• Created and edited monthly newsletters (Mailchimp)

Administrative Assistant (Temp)​​​​​​ North Haven, CT • Recorded, stored, and analyzed demographic information (Excel)• Reconciled and reported discrepancies found in records (Excel)• Assisted and updated student placement data and logistics (Word) (Excel)

Office Manager​​​​​​​​ North Haven, CT​• Received payments and posted amounts paid to customer accounts (QuickBooks)• Prepared contracts and agreements to complete talent bookings, home sales, and apartment rentals• Managed client information about financial status of tenants and status of collection efforts• Analyzed financial statements and sales revenues and expenses (QuickBooks) (Excel)

Supportive Employment Specialist ​​​​​​ New Haven, CT​• Performed Vocational Counseling duties by evaluating clients and developing realistic goals• Assisted clients with budgeting, applying for jobs, and implementing a savings plan• Taught clients how to manage confidential financial records and open bank accounts• Taught clients how to enroll in life and disability insurance to better plan for future goals

Employment/ Family Support Liaison​​​​​​​New Haven, CT​• Evaluated clients’ interests, skills, and abilities (Pearson)• Facilitated groups and one-on-one training focused on financial freedom (Workshop Facilitation)• Designed and implemented various financial reports and reporting practices (Word) (Excel)• Analyzed budgets and submitted recommendations for the review (Excel)

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resources Management And Services, 3.9

Master'S Of Arts (B.A.) Expected In May 2019, Finance, 3.8

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society (2018- present) The MBA program teaches students how to effectively solve business.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Services And Psychology, 3.0

Activities and Societies: Multi Cultural Student Union Performing Arts

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Human Services, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Performing Arts Student Government

Social Work