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Washington, Dc

Provides intensive case management to 15 clients and their families affected by domestic violence and other traumatic experiences. Assess client's biopsychosocial readiness to maintain housing and transition to independence. Engage clients in strength-based, solution-focused goal setting. Research and refer clients to community resources. Partner with clients' service providers to coordinate care and help clients to overcome barriers.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Stabilized clients experiencing life and mental health crises.

Washington, Dc Metro

ADVANCED CORE PROGRAMS. Conducted United Way presentations at federal and city agencies. Researched grant opportunities. Administered emergency assistance to clients. Assisted with fundraising event planning and implementation.

Hyattsville, Maryland, United States

Provided person-centered, strengths-based therapy to individuals and families.

Washington, Dc

RESEARCHER. Worked with the Judiciary Committee to research matters pertaining to the judiciary and public safety. Identified national best practices for young adult crime prevention strategies. Researched national sanctuary city policy; drafted primer for committee. Outreached to organizations and citizens for public hearing witnesses. Helped plan special events.

Washington D.C.

STRATEGY CONSULTANT. On a volunteer basis, provided strategy growth initiative consultation with pastor and church leaders. Led the completion of property re-development project feasibility study -- managed contract for study, facilitated meetings and communications with stakeholders. Facilitated a church-wide meeting to discuss impact of gentrification on community and church. Part of a team to plan community outreach programs.

330 W. 42Nd Street, 9Th Floor, New York, Ny 10036

MANAGED STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Conducted needs assessment survey to determine the professional development needs for both directors and staff serving the hospital, nursing home, home care and ambulatory care sectors of the healthcare industry. Worked with presenters to customize content for targeted audience. Conducted post training surveys.FACILITATED COMMITTEES, TASK FORCES AND CONFERENCES. Directed and managed the work of nursing and data task forces. Led staff development committee discussions to reach agreement on training topics. Led bi-annual program committee to identify conference objectives and topics. Facilitated large and small group discussions for two H-CAP EA bi-annual conferences and an H-CAP board conference. ADMINISTRATOR. Managed board relations; developed and presented report to executive board. Managed income and expenditures for $600,000 budget. Oversaw the revision and completion of Internal Revenue Form 990. Initiated and completed the charitable organization registration. Researched and hired new accountant. Solicited requests for proposals for website developers. Supervised administrative assistant to collect membership fees and memorandums of understanding from fifteen training partnerships.

Washington, Dc

This is one of two positions held with AFSCME.MANAGED AND MARKETED NATIONAL BENEFITS PROGRAM TO 1.6 MILLION MEMBERS. Independently oversaw thirty different program offerings, including health care for child care providers and a legal defense program for police and correction officers. Managed promotion, application and selection processes for two annual scholarships awarding approximately $30,000 annually. Negotiated vendor contracts. Collaborated with counsel to ensure contracts were aligned with organization’s values and risk management. Cultivated relationships with leaders, members, vendors and other internal and external stakeholders. Drafted executive board and national convention reports. Designed, drafted and edited marketing brochures, flyers and web content. Partnered with communications department to initiate a digital marketing strategy. Collaborated with national staff and state leadership to educate members about benefits and application procedures. Conducted over 20 presentations at regional conferences and at executive board and membership meetings. Outreached to members at fairs and lunch meetings. OVERSAW THE DELIVERY OF EXCELLENT SERVICE. Supervised research assistant and 4 support staff to provide outstanding member and stakeholder service. Coached staff to resolve issues with vendors.EVALUATED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES USING QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DATA. Tracked members’ questions, requests for materials and website clicks. Conducted team meetings to share members’ compliments and concerns. Used member feedback data to evaluate, plan and provide services.

1625 L Street, Nw Washington, Dc 20036

LED CLOSE TO 15 STATE AFFILIATE EXECUTIVE BOARDS AND MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES THROUGH STRATEGY PLANNING PROCESSES. As part of a national resolution to support state affiliates’ capacity to more effectively identify state agendas and link work to the national agenda, provided expertise on planning and implementation processes. Designed planning agendas and collaborated with colleagues to facilitate. Conducted bi-annual check-ins to evaluate progress on strategy implementation. Collaborated with external consultants to train department staff to do strategy development work. SELECTED AS INTERNAL CONSULTANT TO LEAD DEPARTMENT’S STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT WORK. Spearheaded three-day meeting to identify departmental vision, mission values and strategic priorities. Consulted with directors to determine their expectations for success. Effectively co-facilitated with external consultant. Asked to lead two subsequent three-day staff meetings.DEVELOPED WORKSHOPS AND CONDUCTED TRAININGS. Wrote strategic planning and women's leadership workshop entitled, “Creating a Vision for Your Life.” to be used in the field. Co-facilitated trainings on: public speaking, the art of critical conversations, effective meetings, volunteer stewards. Integrated adult pedagogy principals into these workshops and training.PRODUCED REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND ELECTRONIC TOWNHALL MEETINGS. Led committee comprised of regional leaders and staff to design agenda for a three-day eastern region staff representative conference attended by over 300 participants. Drafted agendas, questions and scripts for three electronic town hall meetings. IDENTIFIED TO COLLABORATE WITH STRATEGIC PARTNER. Part of an unparalleled project that brought together two national organizations to co-charter local chapters. Co-facilitated a series of exercises to help two new chapters create constitutions and by-laws adding thousands of new members to the organization. Part of a team to organize founding conventions..

330 W. 42Nd Street, Second Floor, New York, Ny

TRAINING COORDINATORFACILITATED JOINT LABOR-MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES TO IDENTIFY TRAINING INITIATIVES FOR HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME WORKERS. Guided human resource vice presidents, organization learning officers, union vice presidents, staff and members through processes to determine the unique needs of each institution and how to allocate federal training funds.COORDINATED HEALTHCARE CAREER TRAININGS. Collaborated with labor-management committees to identify outcomes, curriculum and trainers. Managed grant budgets and reports. Programs included medical billing and coding, operating room technician, and basic adult education. Case managed students, provided coaching and support. Tracked training outcomes.ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTORSELECTED AS THE INTERNAL STAFF REPRESENTATIVE FOR ORGANIZATION RESTRUCTURE. Co-facilitated with external consultants the work to determine new functions, roles and responsibilities to support the transition to a grant funded model.CHAIRED STAFF COMMITTEE FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS TO PLAN ANNUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY. Guided the committee through a process to determine graduation theme and speakers. Solicited requests for proposals for venue. Lead negotiator with vendors. Ensured event was within budget. Served as mistress of ceremony and supervised staff during the ceremony. Each year the graduation was attended by close to 2000 graduates.ORGANIZED A COALITION OF CHILD CARE ADVOCATES AND UNIONS TO WIN FUNDING FOR WORKING FAMILIES’ ACCESS TO QUALITY CHILDCARE.Outreached to strategic partners and managed multiple stakeholder interests to build support for initiative. Learned child care policy; interfaced with state legislative staff and lobbyists. Galvanized support for initiative. Planned five annual lobby days, recruited volunteers, solicited lobby day resources from stakeholders. Planned outreach events to include speakers from the New York city council and state legislature. Supervised five interns.

Master Of Social Work, Clinical Social Work

Activities and Societies: Served as a therapist for community-based mental health providers.

Master Or Science, Organization Development

Conducted action research and process consultation for the United States Department of Navy. Interned as an external consultant.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication And Media Studies

Produced a 30-minute show which aired on WHMM, Channel 32. Raised thousands of dollars to help citizens of South Africa. Participated.