Devon F. Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

• Meet with assigned complainants and respondents to provide information regarding the University complaint process, available resources, interim measures, reporting and formal complaint filing, and resolution options• Investigate and help ensure timely resolution of assigned reports of discrimination and sexual misconduct involving members and visitors of the University community• Serve as point of contact and assist the Title IX Coordinator by providing subject-matter expertise on requirements of and compliance with Title VII and IX, VAWA, Campus SaVE, UH-SAMs and related federal and state laws• Facilitate and maintain a comprehensive case management system which includes each reported complaint involving sex discrimination, sexual misconduct, and all misconduct related to Title VII and IX• Assist the Title IX Coordinator with the University's Title IX and civil campus engagement efforts, including the development/implementation/monitoring of appropriate training, disclosures, procedures, and practices designed to comply with federal and state legislation, regulation, and case law requiring the prompt and equitable resolution of Title VII and IX complaints (per UH-SAMs)• Provide training sessions to UHCL, Pearland and Texas Medical Center campuses and campus community constituents regarding prevention of and response to sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking• Collaborate with UHCL PD to ensure accuracy in reporting annual crime statistics, as required by the Jeanne Clery Act• Promote awareness and educational events and activities related to Title VII & IX via social media, web pages, and other venues• Participate in professional development through campus engagement and relevant courses/trainings to ensure a full understanding of the legal requirements and best practices related to compliance with Title VII & IX, VAWA, Campus SaVE, UH-SAMs and other related federal and state laws

Houston, Texas, United States

• Actively participated in planning, development and delivery of EO (i.e., Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) course curriculum for members of the university community, including customized training courses for campus groups/departments as requested or assigned• Facilitated EO training process by providing administrative support, including developing, designing, and/or coordinating training materials and/or training aides/tools, etc. • Conducted yearly evaluation and program assessment by collecting and analyzing data to answer questions regarding the university's training needs, particularly about the effectiveness and efficiency of its training programming, as well as identified trends, emerging problems, mandates, and other areas of concern• Developed promotional and marketing materials (including integrating various platforms such as social media) to support the training and programming efforts of EOS and its partners• Facilitated ADA reasonable workplace accommodation requests in accordance with relevant policies• Facilitated the processing of interim measures and informal resolutions and served as the hearing advisor in certain Title IX and Title VII matters by working with various on and off campus partners• Participated in development and facilitation of a Diversity Training curriculum based on the data collected from the affirmative action/recruitment plan designed to meet the needs of UH staff

Houston, Texas Area

• Provided general emotional support, resources, and support services to UH community members • Informed UH community members who may have experienced, witnessed, and/or perpetrated sexual misconduct of their rights and options• Worked with Title IX Coordinator and campus departments to implement supportive measures/interim accommodations for UH community members as needed• Created and facilitated awareness and education trainings/workshops on sexual misconduct and sexual violence • Served on committees related to sexual misconduct prevention, education, and support services • Assisted and participated in planning and implementation of programs, services, and resources for the WGRC

Houston

• Created and prioritized data-centric immediate response options with Harris County Long Term Recovery Committee Data Workgroup to build capacity and fill service gaps ahead of the next natural disaster • Facilitated focus groups in Spanish for Pasadena Campus Expansion. Collaboratively translated and coded feedback from over 250 participants to assist with Appreciative Community Development process• Did 100+ hours of peer-reviewed research on early childhood education and synthesized findings into 7 high level 1-page summaries to facilitate program design for Charter and Head Start Collaborative• Trained in Appreciative Inquiry to engage community stakeholders in asset and solutions-based dialogue• Designed staff feedback surveys and quantitatively analyzed survey results for 6 programs• Collaborated with PP&E and relevant staff to create data-driven program change• Awarded the Maconda Brown O’Connor Innovations in Social Work Stipend

Houston, Texas Area

• Led two weekly support groups and three weekly individual counseling sessions in Spanish• Furthered program management for a holiday gift program for 280+ students• De-identified and administered 65+ pre and posttests for various on-campus programs • Assisted PAIR, Be the Peace Be the Hope, and Baylor College of Medicine with program design and facilitation of on-campus visits• Translated 3 different needs assessments from English to Spanish and administered assessments in Spanish to over 30 students• Engaged in bilingual outreach efforts in Gulfton area, ultimately reaching over 100 tenants via staff at various apartment complexes • Supervised morning drop-off, lunch, and afternoon dismissal of 280+ students

Houston, Texas Area

• Instructed 60-and 90-minute yoga classes in a heated room. Increased consumer base by 22%• Trained 2 prospective yoga instructors in teaching and 2 front desk staff in administrative duties• Provided yogis with verbal instruction while demonstrating postures

Houston, Texas Area

• Tutored clients one-on-one in specific subjects, including verbal GRE and SAT prep, French, Spanish, and English• Helped clients with time management and study skills• Tailored lesson plans to each client's preferred learning style

• Assisted patrons with library needs, including checking out and returning books, creating library cards, accessing the computers, printer, and copy machine, and utilizing all available electronic resources such as Overdrive and Freegal• Sang songs, taught dances, and read stories during Toddler and Baby Story Time• Provided information about available classes that HPL offers including ESL conversation and computer classes

Austin/Houston

• Trained 4 salesclerk employees in retail and administrative duties • Completed all administrative duties necessary to open and/or close the store and assisted guests • Worked at Austin and Houston locations from 2009-2010 and 2013-2015 respectively

Hong Kong

• Taught weekly English, writing, & liberal studies courses to 80-100 students • Planned weekly Creative Writing curricula for all three Hong Kong centers • Students ranged in age from 15 months to 15 years old

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Honor Society; 3rd Place in GCSW-wide research competition for poster on Primary Prevention.

Bachelor’S Degree, Spanish Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Challah for Hunger, Literacy Austin, Casa Marianela• Minored in French • Wrote thesis in Spanish on sexual.

Comparative Literary And Cultural Studies

Activities and Societies: Academic Travel to Sicily (Palermo), Ireland (Dublin, Donegal, Sligo, Derry), Morocco (Casablanca.

High School Diploma