• I was promoted to establish and lead Disability Rights Louisiana's fund development department. Within my first year in a fundraising role, our annual individual donations have increased by 11 times, our average donation amount has doubled, our donor retention rate has increased by 23%, and our revenue from private foundations and corporations has increased by 22%. • I am working to increase our fundraising revenue from individual donors, corporations, foundations, and government entities by leading annual giving and peer-to-peer campaigns, executing donor stewardship activities, writing grant-proposals, developing and garnering support for legislation, writing reports and Cases for Support, and planning in-person events.• I am working to enhance Disability Rights Louisiana’s visibility throughout the State and develop strategic alliances and collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders and funders.

• Launched and managed a successful, first-of-its-kind program that improves the financial outcomes of formerly incarcerated people with disabilities. The program is on its 4th year of successful operation. • Directed the development of program implementation, partnership, training, budget, and data management strategies• Led and managed grant-writing efforts, securing over $1,200,000 in grant funds• Supervised program staff• Customized Salesforce data management system, developed tailored reports to highlight program activities and outcomes • Conducted outreach with over 60 service providers and prospective funders, participate in stakeholder meetings, and maintain strong and strategic relationships • Provided training and technical assistance to program staff and community partners on public benefit programs, work incentives, disability awareness, and community resources • Performed program intake and referral services with over 100 program recruitments annually and provided financial coaching, case management, and benefits counseling services to approximately 50 clients

• Provided benefits counseling services to over 800 residents of 28 Parishes in Southern Louisiana, who were seeking employment while receiving public benefits• Researched and maintained awareness of public benefits policies, explained the application of policies to a variety of audiences; assisted beneficiaries with wage reporting, appeals and waiver processes, solving benefits issues, and accessing resources• Coordinated and performed monthly community outreach and training events to large and small audiences• Developed and maintained community partnerships with non-profit and government service providers, establishing streamlined referral and benefits verification processes

• Organized and maintained attorney filing systems (hard copy & electronic)• Conducted research relevant to client cases• Drafted and proofread correspondence • Updated, duplicated and prepared agency publications for distribution• Participated in agency outreach events• Ran reports from agency database• Communicated with outside vendors to coordinate services for agency

• Conducted intake interviews with approximately 30 recently-arrested individuals daily,• Acted as a point of contact for defendants and their relatives, providing information regarding bail, property releases, and visitation • Served as liaison between defendants and attorneys• Provided follow-up support to defendants needing medical attention in jail• Sought rehabilitation and housing services for clients upon release from jail• Increased attendance at scheduled court dates by assisting in the development and maintenance of court date reminder logs and contacting defendants to remind them of upcoming court dates• Problem-solved for clients who remained in jail after set release dates• Assisted In the development of a procedures manual to ensure consistent performance of duties by Pre-Trial Services Interns