Jessica Blackmon Email and Phone Number

-Goal: to inspire, empower and mobilize youth to leave a legacy of service in their communities-Responsible for planning, implementing and recruiting volunteers for youth service projects-Collaborating with middle and high school youth programs to promote community service-Developing and nurturing relationships with other nonprofit entities (schools, faith-based organizations, local businesses, professional groups and associations).

Responsible for the delivery of program services and activities as stipulated by the TRiO Educational Talent Search Program-Conducting case management activities for assigned students -Recruit, Identify, Deliver, and Document services and activities of participants-Maintain Confidential Files and Database information for all participants-Develop individual Service Plans and provide services to ensure its completion for participants-Act as liaison between target schools, parents, and organizational staff-Provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourage them to graduate from high school and complete post secondary education

● Spearheaded the recruitment and hiring of eighty-five percent of Teachers, Support Staff, Administrative Staff and Leadership/Executive team.● Developed and executed strategic plans for recruiting recent college grads and volunteers; influenced the Hiring Managers and Human Resource team in eighty-five percent of hiring decisions.● Collaborated with the Community Outreach team in the recruitment of students and volunteers for community service● Created and posted jobs, conducted pre-screen, on-campus, and in-person interviews; Frequent travel● Maintained and managed the Applicant Tracking Systems and all confidential files.● Communicated and engaged other Charter Management Organizations in collaboration of promoting diversity and equal educational opportunities

-Assisted Executive Director and School Leadership team in recruiting new teachers-Created initial phone screens for teacher candidates-Scheduled interviews for FPA School Leadership team-Prepared new hire packets new teachers

● Collaborated with the Executive Director and board members as board liaison to conduct community projects and scheduled board initiatives● Performed research and networked with other non-profit organizations for educational purposes● Organized and maintained all accounts pertaining to Freedom Prep and its community partners ● On-boarded and executed all HR duties including payroll and confidential file management

● Maintained high level of confidentiality for NCAA Division I Athletes.● Facilitated student-athlete learning outside of classroom● Tutored five to seven MSU Athletes in 7 different subjects each week

-Represented the interest of stakeholders that donate funds to Mississippi State-Served the President of the University and his constituents for business and athletic functions-Created networks of stakeholders and donors to fund scholarships for students of Mississippi State

● Counseled twenty or more freshmen, transfer, and international students● Supported new students in transitioning to MSU from high school and community college settings● Planned cultural programs and facilitated educational hosted workshops

● Instructed twenty-five to thirty children, in the Kibera Slum, age Kindergarten-7th grade, in Science and English● Stimulated healthy eating and exercising programs to promote youth and girl empowerment● Managed a team of volunteers within the Kibera Hamlets● Volunteered with other organizations to facilitate growth and educational awareness

● Filed paper work, answered phones, ran errands, and assisted in meetings● Organized meetings and luncheons for the mayor● Trained other interns in office procedures and protocol

● Received all incoming calls, greeted visitors organized case files● Prepared and typed court cases and attended meetings with attorneys in preparation for court