Donald Pitz Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for the preparation and support of actions and documents necessary to execute personal services contracts (PSC), a flexible staffing mechanism used by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) to implement its rapid response strategyResponsible for the producing and drafting of all contract documents, including budgets and memos, necessary to execute contracts and contract modifications for assigned actionsCoordinates assigned PSC contract actions in advance of the start date and anniversary date, and ensures all assigned contracts and tasks, including performance evaluations, are completed in a timely mannerEnsures that all contract and contract documents are error-free and accurateResponsible for producing and routing all contract actions through USAID’s Global Acquisition & Assistance System (GLAAS) database to the Contracting OfficerMaintains electronic and hard copy files and systems in compliance with US Government, Agency, and office standardsEnsures assigned PSC contracts are in compliance with USAID, and US Government regulations, laws, standards, proceduresUtilize Agency Secure Image and Storage Tracking (ASIST) for storing electronic files of contract documents

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for the preparation and support of actions and documents necessary to execute personal services contracts (PSC), a flexible staffing mechanism used by USAID to implement its rapid response strategy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provides administrative as well as collaborative, direct supportive services for several different housing programs on the Community Impact Team. Supports individuals facing homelessness in the District with navigating the Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement protocols. Assists program participants with the lease-up and move-in process. Serves as the primary point of contact for partner landlords.

Washington, Dc

Provided housing navigation services to young adults who are exiting homelessness and transitioning to permanent housingCollaborated with a large network of community landlords to assist program participants in identifying viable permanent housing that is safe, decent, and affordable.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided 2 years of supervision for Specialists focused on Employment, Job development, Intake, Landlord contact, and Social Security benefits, with Friendship PlaceConducted 200 intake screening calls with potential participants, introducing the program and determining eligibilityProduced template handouts to provide individuals with assistance in seeking housing, employment and other community resourcesDeveloped a database of community resources for fellow staffCompleted trainings in dual diagnosis recovery, mental health first aid, and motivational interviewingRepresented division at Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement case assignment meetings, along with various committees of the Interagency Council on Homelessness

Washington, Dc

Housed 60% of participants served, while providing comprehensive case managementProvided guidance for individuals in the application process for SNAP and Medicaid benefits, Social Security benefits, and housing voucher applicationsGained proficiency in HMIS, as well as working knowledge of Housing First philosophy,Rapid Re-Housing program models, and adult rehabilitation principlesAssisted in the on-boarding of new staff, providing month-long shadowing and training

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Administered a contract with the District government to start a foster care alternative initiative• Developed a background check program in line with best practices• Produced legal consent agreements and intake documents

Washington, Dc

• Recruited the President of the United States to volunteer on Sep 11, 2013• Won 2012 & 2013 Washington City Paper Reader’s Poll: Best Place to Volunteer• Managed 2 full-time volunteer coordinators and 1 service learning coordinator• Oversaw the recruitment, training and supervision of up to 14,500 volunteers annually• Designed a process to database the contact information of all volunteers and log service records on their behalf• Initiated a background check program for all adults that serve independently• Administered department budget and prepared monthly reports to Board of Directors• Produced social media messages and email communications

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Doubled the number of clients served by volunteers on a regular basis• Longest tenured volunteer coordinator in Food & Friends’ history• Managed the routing and scheduling logistics of 150 volunteers each week, making arrangements for them to “adopt a route” to their convenience

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Administered a system to double the amount of places and events to canvass• Accountable for the budget, fundraising income records, payroll and staff reimbursement• Oversaw the training of new staff

Kenosha, Wi

• Recruited a volunteer base of over 175 college students and registered nearly 2,000 new voters in 5 weeks, beating my goal• Coordinated class presentations, door-to-door operations, tabling events and phone-banking to dramatically increase youth voter turnout