Ricka Davis-Sheard Email & Phone Number

United States

Contra Costa County, California, United States

• Developed the first consistent mobile shower program in East Contra Costa County, providing 50+ free showers weekly
• Grassroots fundraise and manage over $80k in our first fiscal year - maintaining financial performance and budgets, ensuring resources are effectively managed while being compliant with grants, contracts, and auditing.
• Created a local "Adopt-A-Block" program focusing on serving individuals from underrepresented communities through community service, trash abatement, and fostering positive relationships
• Lead a team of people focused on providing programs and resources to the unhoused and underserved populations in Contra Costa County, serving over 2,500 people per year
• Partner with local government, businesses, organizations, faith-based groups/churches, and media outlets to build awareness around homelessness in Contra Costa County and create lasting partnerships in the community
• Design, execute and oversee organizational marketing and engagement strategies

Serves as a liaison between DNWest and African American communities across the Donation Service Area (DSA). Responsible for increasing DNWest’s understanding of the African American community anddeveloping relationships with and implementing programs designed to increase DNWest’s connection with the African American community and increase donor.

Contra Costa County

• Act as a sub-program manager for the Reentry Network, a program that assists women and men returning home from incarceration to successfully and holistically reintegrate back into their local community
• Design, implement and manage specialized recruitment strategies, orientations, and trainings for new volunteers in addition to creating ongoing professional development opportunities for volunteers; growing the program.
• Forge and cultivate positive relationships (MOUs) with county/city services and community/faith-based organizations to better serve clients and widen knowledge of services offered through HealthRIGHT360
• Development and coordination of Resource Fairs with over 90 service providers from 50 agencies/organizations. Recruit and train volunteers and gather meaningful, collective data to ensure needs are met/strategic.

• Assisted in the planning and coordination of weekly church services and conferences that averaged over 3,500 people in attendance
• Mentored, coached, and developed training for over 2,500 volunteers on various principles including the following servant leadership, community outreach, risk assessments, and leadership development
• Served as a program manager for our Community Outreach Team, supporting the Outreach Coordinator in event planning
• Served as an advisor for strategic planning, working alongside senior leadership to align daily activities with the long-term vision

Pleasant Hill, California

• Maintained all administrative records for employees, ensuring compliance and accurate information in the company systems and databases
• Performed various HR functions including: payroll, workers compensation, OSHA compliance and employee benefits
• Revised documents related to company protocol, standard operating procedures, and employee handbooks
• Cultivated positive vendor relations resulting in contracts, assisted in the RFP process and monthly invoicing
• Analyzed production processes to determine accurate costs, aiding in a profit margin increase

Brentwood, California

As a Regional Trainer and Bartender, I was responsible for creating and maintaining a welcoming and desirable environment for guests and team members, resulting in increased customer satisfaction over a three-year duration.Participated in breaking a company "Opening Sales" record by almost $10,000, in addition to receiving continual promotions throughout.

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