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Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, building and nurturing relationships to advance the organization's goals and objectives.-Develop and implement strategic plans to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including participants, partners, donors, government agencies, media, and the public-Collaborate with the development team to identify funding opportunities and secure financial support for the organization's programs… Show more Serve as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders, building and nurturing relationships to advance the organization's goals and objectives.-Develop and implement strategic plans to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders, including participants, partners, donors, government agencies, media, and the public-Collaborate with the development team to identify funding opportunities and secure financial support for the organization's programs and initiatives-Work alongside the development & communications team to develop and implement communication strategies to effectively convey the organization's messages to external audiences through various channels- Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships with other organizations, institutions, or government entities to leverage resources, expand reach, and achieve mutual goals-Develop and maintain the organization's brand identity and ensure consistency in messaging across all external communications channels-Work closely with internal departments such as marketing, communications, development, and program management to ensure alignment of external relations efforts with overall organizational objectives-Attend conferences, networking events, and industry gatherings to build relationships with key influencers, thought leaders, and potential partners-Ensure that external relations strategies and activities are culturally sensitive and inclusive, reflecting the diversity of participants served by the organization-Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of external relations initiatives and regularly evaluate performance against established goals-Oversee the development, maintenance, and utilization of a comprehensive database system to track and manage information related to external stakeholders Show less

Los Angeles, Ca

-Created and led FreeFrom’s National Peer-to-Peer and Savings Matching Program-Led the strategic planning efforts to guide the future direction of the programs, identifying opportunities for expansion or improvement and developing plans to achieve programmatic goals over the long term-Developed metrics and tracked success of Peer-to-Peer and Savings Matching Programs while incorporating feedback from participants -Oversaw curriculum evolution and offerings based on innovations and… Show more -Created and led FreeFrom’s National Peer-to-Peer and Savings Matching Program-Led the strategic planning efforts to guide the future direction of the programs, identifying opportunities for expansion or improvement and developing plans to achieve programmatic goals over the long term-Developed metrics and tracked success of Peer-to-Peer and Savings Matching Programs while incorporating feedback from participants -Oversaw curriculum evolution and offerings based on innovations and feedback from program participants-Developed protocols and procedures for collecting, organizing, and analyzing data on participants to better understand their preferences, needs, and engagement history -Generated reports and analytics from the database system to track participants experiences and objectives reached -Created and led webinars providing an overview of FreeFrom's survivor programming -Completed grant reports and fulfilled requirements from funders-Built strong relationships with program participants, partner organizations, and the community-Supported the team in executing annual Survivor Wealth Summit-Supported the team in all matters relating to capacity building -Acted as a liaison to funders and partners as appropriate -Ensured that all projects were delivered on time within scope and budget -Worked as a leadership member of the FreeFrom team, collaborating with other FreeFrom programs and staff-Presented on survivor programming through various speaking engagements-Attended conferences and other opportunities to learn from and share with leaders in the field Show less

Greater San Diego Area

Training and Curriculum Development -Facilitated 1 on 1, small group, and classroom trainings for youth on workforce development including leadership, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, college and career readiness-Provided training and support to work-readiness instructors using the “train-the-trainer” model-Researched, developed, and implemented curricula in the areas of youth workforce development based on program needs-Content creation and editing Coordination and… Show more Training and Curriculum Development -Facilitated 1 on 1, small group, and classroom trainings for youth on workforce development including leadership, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, college and career readiness-Provided training and support to work-readiness instructors using the “train-the-trainer” model-Researched, developed, and implemented curricula in the areas of youth workforce development based on program needs-Content creation and editing Coordination and Program Support:-Assisted with planning of job fairs, hiring events, and other related events-Assisted with outreach, recruitment, eligibility, and enrollment of youth-Assisted with matching participants to work experiences based on skill, personality, and participant interests-Supported management with meeting content and updates as requested-Referred participants appropriately to outside resources-Utilized systems to ensure consistent, high-quality project management-Worked with communications team to develop/update materials: flyers, website, etc.-Completed records, reports, and forms related to curriculum, assessment, and program initiatives Show less

San Diego, Ca

-Developed and implemented the Center’s Family programming-Provided information and referrals to clients-Provided case management, supportive services, and advocacy to residents of the Youth Housing Project weekly-Planned events that promote social engagement -Attended outreach events-Provided education, support, advocacy, and skill building opportunities to clients-Supervised volunteers-Gave presentations to organizations-Co-facilitated Gender… Show more -Developed and implemented the Center’s Family programming-Provided information and referrals to clients-Provided case management, supportive services, and advocacy to residents of the Youth Housing Project weekly-Planned events that promote social engagement -Attended outreach events-Provided education, support, advocacy, and skill building opportunities to clients-Supervised volunteers-Gave presentations to organizations-Co-facilitated Gender Non-Binary discussion group -Performed HIV/HCV testing and counseling-Co-led monthly food bank-Completed weekly paperwork and reporting regarding the Families and Women’s programming-Supervised weekly 10-13 year old youth LGBTQ drop in space Show less

Chicago, Illinois

-Provided Case management to clients -Identified, managed, and cultivated relationships with providers for clients-Coordination of wrap around and referral services -SAGEWorks technology course instructor -Special Event planning-Database Management-Budget planning-Community Outreach-Provided Cultural Competency Trainings-Managed Senior lunch program -Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers-Supervised SCSEP employee

Chicago, Illinois

-Provided oversight of Golden Diner congregate meal program at a site serving over 500 older adults ages 55 and over each year-Completed weekly paperwork and reports regarding the meal program-Assisted in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs to meet the needs and interests of LGBTQ senior patrons-Provided case management to senior patrons-Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers-Managed 50-60 ongoing and 10 weekly volunteers-Instructed SAGEWorks… Show more -Provided oversight of Golden Diner congregate meal program at a site serving over 500 older adults ages 55 and over each year-Completed weekly paperwork and reports regarding the meal program-Assisted in the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs to meet the needs and interests of LGBTQ senior patrons-Provided case management to senior patrons-Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers-Managed 50-60 ongoing and 10 weekly volunteers-Instructed SAGEWorks technology course for 15 adults ages 40 and older​-Supervised two SCSEP employees-Coordinated wrap around and supportive services for senior patrons-Managed database in relation to the programs and services provided to the senior patrons-Provided support to volunteer instructors in the Senior Services department Show less

Sullivan, Il

Developed and strengthened a working knowledge of:-Management skills-Day-to-day activities of a multi-purpose senior center and Thrift Store-Senior informational services-Caregiver/grandparent raising grandchildren services-Grant writing, funding, and funding contracts

Charleston, Il

-Reviewed literature of intergenerational relationships-Assisted in preparation of senior level Aging and the Family course-Researched public policy and current issues of the aging population

Charleston, Il

-Assisted professors with research projects-Facilitated focus groups-Provided administrative assistance-Prepared lectures-Lectured courses-Graded course work-Proctored exams-EIU Open House and Job Fair Department Representative

Charleston, Il

-Raised money for non-profit organizations-Maintained alumni records for various institutions-Contacted students for enrollment management-Reviewed accuracy of alumni records

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Gerontology, 4.0/4.0

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Family And Consumer Sciences, 3.8/4.0

My concentration in FCS was Consumer Studies and my minor was Business Administration.