Marjorie Askins Email & Phone Number

Coordinate and execute applications and reports for all grants that fund Domestic Violence ServicesConsult with case handlers on best practices for safety planning, area resources, domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics and services

Assist the Project Manager in coordinating and supporting the project attorneys (approximately 20) throughout the 36-county service area. Work with the Project Manager to ensure the quality, consistency, and continuity of quality legal services throughout the program area.-coordinate transportation and access to transportation when needed for victims to access services-assist with outreach to various partner agencies, including law enforcement-coordinate meetings and agendas for meetings with project manager, project attorneys, and partners-help develop procedures for the implementation of the project-help ensure that clients have meaningful access to victim advocates-set up/schedule trainings and community presentations-assist with preparation of materials for presentations and trainings-assist in the development of materials and training on trauma-informed services-develop expert witness resources for use in difficult and complex cases-draft outreach-related materials; arrange for their printing and distribution

Elgin, Illinois, United States

Plans and implements a Religious Education program for a lay-led congregation, with the advice and assistance of the RE Team.Working with the RE Team, program responsibilities include recruiting, guiding, and supporting volunteers, teaching and facilitating our programThe REC works independently on agreed-upon tasks, and cooperates with ministerial and lay leadership. Responsibilities include:• Recruits and supports volunteers (with assistance from others, as needed);• Communicates with families;• Prepares materials and space; • Keeps attendance and other records;• Implements and enforces safety policies.• Assists in the implementation of RE Curriculum (provided/decided upon by the REC and the RE Team and the RE Volunteers);• Acquires and prepares lesson materials and puts them in the appropriate room(s) before Sunday service;• Assists with set-up, and clean up after Sunday morning activities;• Maintains forms and record data for registration, attendance, and the RE calendar;• Works with RE Team to recruit, record, and assist in coordinating volunteer schedules;• Serves as a substitute teacher on Sunday mornings if a volunteer is not present;• Organizes and maintains the supply cabinets and other RE areas;• Gathers and records Sunday morning RE attendance;• Keeps all parents and volunteers informed via emails, website, and/or Facebook as to pertinent information relevant to the children’s RE program (at least monthly);• Works with the Worship Team for planning inter-generational worship experiences; • Refers volunteers to Personnel or ET for required background checks and clearances for all RE volunteers and staff;•Attends RE Team meetings and offer report (the RE Team will then provide report to ET);•When youth conferences (‘Cons’) occur, communicates with parents and host church staff

Elected in November 2014 to the DeKalb County Board. Served on the following committees: Law & Justice, Health & Human Services, Jail solutions, Website solutions.

Advocate for the rights of victims/survivors of sexual assault, with individuals, institutions, and governmental systems. Facilitate positive interactions between victims/survivors of sexual assault and the medical and legal systems. Assist victims/survivors with acquiring protective orders against their assailants or abusers. Respond to emergency calls in two county hospitals when a sexual assault is reported. Coordinate the medical on-call staff.Provide extensive, detailed, and specialized training for first-responders (counselors, teachers, medical professionals, law enforcement), as well as other community organizations, with regards to all topics related to sexual or domestic violence.Conduct abuse prevention education for students of all ages (pre-k through adult), with special focus given to healthy relationships and sexuality.

Provided oral and written, positive and constructive feedback coaching college and high school students in all Forensics events; Traveled with and chaperoned students for weekend tournaments; Judged forensics tournaments, both on behalf of teams and as a hired judge; Led group of High School-aged students as a counselor for NIU Speech Camp; Won 11th consecutive IHSA Regional Championship, 8th consecutive IHSA Sectional Championship (February 2012)

501 W. Dresser Rd. Dekalb, Il

Taught and assisted instruction in both classroom and one-on-one settings; Directed the maintenance of health and hygiene for profoundly disabled students; Created and implemented supports for students with Autism and other communication disorders; Led students on community outings for the purpose of developing functional life skills; Discussed and implemented classroom and study strategies based on meetings with parents, teachers, and administrators; Received District recognition for “Achieving and Sustaining Excellence” in December 2010

Proofread and edited copy for publication in a variety of promotional materials, including book jackets, catalogues and the website; Contacted potential clients regarding the sale and potential classroom adoption of upcoming publications; Researched and developed new marketing strategies with area libraries; Maintained a database - in digital and hard copy - of promotional materials for all previous and upcoming publications

Acted as Instructor of Record for Fundamentals of Oral Communication (COMS 100) Class; Led lecture and discussion; Assisted students in preparation of speeches and for examinations; Evaluated performance of speeches; Coached NIU Speech and Debate teams

Worked as part of a team to perform maintenance on computers in university computer labs and Smart Classrooms; Completed paperwork and executed clerical work for the office of Lab Operations

Tutored students in all steps of the writing process; Evaluated students’ writing and guided revision process; Facilitated topic development and organization for writing center clients; Guided students through research process for writing assignments

Scanned and proofread historical documents for publication in online databases; Entered data and proofread data entry for a wide variety of grant-based projects

Communication Studies

Related course work: Communication Education, Communication Research Methods, Rhetorical Criticism, Presidential Rhetoric

Bachelor Of Arts, Speech Communication

Activities and Societies: Speech Team, Debate Team, Radio StaffRelated course work:Advanced Public Speaking, Argumentation and Debate.

Diploma

Activities and Societies: Forensics, tech theater, orchestra, choir, students against drunk driving