Lou Williams Email & Phone Number

Baltimore, Md, Us

Baltimore, Md

Alamosa, Colorado, United States

Alamosa, Co

Managed food security program with 15 locations in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, overseeing 1 paid staff member, 4 AmeriCorps members, and 50+ volunteersSourced and purchased food to assist over 12,000 unduplicated individuals annuallyAssisted in grant writing and reporting for both foundation and government grantsOrganized annual fundraiser that generates $10,000 in operational funds Coordinated annual Thanksgiving meal distribution by sourcing volunteers, in-kind donations, and monetary donations to provide a full holiday meal for over 700 families Conducted outreach through public speaking and promotional marketing to local organizations, government entities, faith-based groups, and foundation staff Facilitated and provided training opportunities for AmeriCorps members and Food Bank Network volunteers

Supported a committee of 32 volunteers in planning a regional convening conferenceProduced effective communications materials including an Annual ReportCreated a tool to more effectively track outputs and historical data for past regional convening conferencesKey team member on a project that matched nonprofit organizations with fund development consultants through a highly competitive application processAssisted in the database management of and research for the Colorado Grants Guide®

Alamosa, Co

Emergency Food Coordinator (AmeriCorps Member)Lead staff member at food pantry that served over 400 clients per week. Day to day operations include direct service to food insecure clients, securing food donations from local donors, and managing community volunteersUtilized writing skills for social media project “Humans of the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley,” the organization’s quarterly newsletter, and local newspaper Part of a 3 person team that modeled and implemented a nutrition policy specifically for the Food Bank Network of the San Luis ValleyAssisted in organizing the Thanksgiving meal distribution, an annual community fundraiser, and Hunger Education WeekPlayed an integral role in fundraising for a food bank fundraiser which grossed over $11,000Recipient of the “Outstanding AmeriCorps State/National Member” Award at the 2016 Governor’s Service Awards for Serve ColoradoGleaning Project Coordinator (AmeriCorps Member)Organized a summer gleaning-centered program in which volunteer groups were taught about the merits of gleaning, received a short training, and manually recovered produce from a variety of local farmers’ fieldsCoordinated with work group leaders, farmers, and other branches of the organization to ensure cohesiveness Collected over 6,500 lbs of produce (potatoes, kale, carrots) that would have otherwise gone to waste

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Maintained collaboration between stylists and clients to provide an exceptional experience for the client Entrusted to organize and maintain the schedules of 7 stylistsOffered management role after 1.5 yearsResponsible for answering phones, handling cash drawer, and closely interacting with clients in a friendly and welcoming mannerAssisted in the inventory process