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I develop grants that allow an intermediary to fairly and effectively allocate government resources to a national network of community development organizations.

I assisted in managing the national NeighborWorks VISTA Program. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a federally funded national service program focused on fighting poverty. NeighborWorks America, in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), sponsors one of the largest national VISTA programs in the United States. I assisted in the management of 2 grants from the federal agency the Corporation for Community and National Service, which funded… Show more I assisted in managing the national NeighborWorks VISTA Program. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a federally funded national service program focused on fighting poverty. NeighborWorks America, in partnership with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), sponsors one of the largest national VISTA programs in the United States. I assisted in the management of 2 grants from the federal agency the Corporation for Community and National Service, which funded the program valued at $1 million +; these grants funded 160 term limited national service participants spanning 64 organizations and 32 different states. I provided support to 160 national service participants in the form of education, mediation and technical assistance. I maintained program compliance to federal guidelines. I conducted 7 site visits across 5 different states and constructed corresponding official site visit reports for submission to the funding federal agency, the Corporation for Community and National Service (CNCS). I designed and wrote content for 2 annual reports submitted to funding federal agency. I hosted 2 conference networking events for total 115 participants. I designed and implemented 2 grant review processes. I designed and implemented data collection tool for grant reporting; the tool has been adopted by 29 organizations. I coordinated 8 educational webinars for national service participants and their supervisors. I planned a marketing campaign for the AmeriCorps VISTA 50 Year Anniversary which was adopted by CNCS. I designed infographics for use on the public websites and social media pages of NeighborWorks America and CNCS. Wrote blog posts for use on the public websites and social media pages of NeighborWorks America and CNCS. I designed and collected data from 13 surveys of 160 national service participants. Show less

I manage the contractual, financial, and administrative aspects of the project portfolio comprised of 10+ non-profit and municipal agencies across 5 cities. As the program manager for the new Accessing Home Initiative, I am able to incorporate previous research and evaluations I conducted on eviction prevention and asset management programming when I served at this organization in 2013. The Accessing Home initiative launched in 2016 and places AmeriCorps members across Rhode Island to deliver… Show more I manage the contractual, financial, and administrative aspects of the project portfolio comprised of 10+ non-profit and municipal agencies across 5 cities. As the program manager for the new Accessing Home Initiative, I am able to incorporate previous research and evaluations I conducted on eviction prevention and asset management programming when I served at this organization in 2013. The Accessing Home initiative launched in 2016 and places AmeriCorps members across Rhode Island to deliver housing acquisition and retention services for low-income families that maximize net cash flow to non-profit owner. In first year of program, we partnered with 10 organizations throughout RI to implement model resident services and asset management programs at affordable and public housing developments. In the first year of the program I was instrumental in implementing the AmeriCorps program, with a total operating budget of $592,683, through partnership development, staff recruitment and onboarding, curriculum creation, and performance evaluation. I constructed program policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state regulations, including configuration of diverse online platforms required for reporting. The program remained in good standing following state and federal monitoring visits. I managed a cohort of 15 AmeriCorps volunteers throughout RI with the intent to cultivate a pipeline of trained and engaged affordable housing professionals. I also wrote a grant for $65,000 to fill a sudden gap in funding; this grant was based on a theory of change I crafted from previous research on the challenges facing affordable housing development in Rhode Island. Show less

I coordinated the Eviction Prevention Program for 8 affordable housing properties comprising of roughly 800 units. I evaluated program effectiveness and recommend new processes which produced a $16,000 improvement in monthly collections on affordable rental properties. I acted as a liaison and improved communication between asset management, community engagement and property management departments as well as other partner organizations. I assisted in the development of a pilot financial… Show more I coordinated the Eviction Prevention Program for 8 affordable housing properties comprising of roughly 800 units. I evaluated program effectiveness and recommend new processes which produced a $16,000 improvement in monthly collections on affordable rental properties. I acted as a liaison and improved communication between asset management, community engagement and property management departments as well as other partner organizations. I assisted in the development of a pilot financial literacy program, BOOST! 100 Women, including curriculum design, budget formulation, marketing and recruitment, and performance evaluation through statistical methods. I assisted in compiling monthly reports on program progress for upper-management and board members. I provided assistance with technical writing and budget construction for grant submissions. I helped to hire and manage group of seven AmeriCorps summer volunteers. Show less

I assisted in updating the company website and writing web content.

I planned community activities for university students and monitored dorm residents.

I helped to officiate free money management workshops for the community. I tutored children in math at a summer youth program.

I interviewed local entrepreneurs and wrote blog posts about their efforts to build environmentally-friendly businesses.

I participated in disaster relief and youth development service projects.