Responsible for the service management function for older adult residents and families at the Lakeside buidling. May provide information counseling, information, and referral, plan educational programs,coordinate volunteer opportunities, link with outside service agencies, and negotiate affordable services as needed. Works as an advocate for residents and families.

Housing Stability Specialist - provides rapid re-housing services to low-income individuals and families that have experienced homelessness, with an ultimate goal of stabilizing them in their housing situation. Direct service responsibilities include: determination of eligibility for housing services; assessment of needs; intensive case management; supportive services and referrals to appropriate agencies that can address program participants’ needs related to housing, income and well-being… Show more Housing Stability Specialist - provides rapid re-housing services to low-income individuals and families that have experienced homelessness, with an ultimate goal of stabilizing them in their housing situation. Direct service responsibilities include: determination of eligibility for housing services; assessment of needs; intensive case management; supportive services and referrals to appropriate agencies that can address program participants’ needs related to housing, income and well-being. Focus on maintaining accurate financial assistance records, service delivery records, and reporting requirements while working on 25 cases. Show less

Shepherd Program Coordinator – Case manager working with survivors of natural disasters to help them recover and get into a new place to live or rebuild. Provide spiritual and emotional care for survivors.

Oversee the day to day operations of a 4 county Long-term recovery group that is helping people (more than 1,000 so far) recover from historic flooding in 2015 in central Texas. Manage paid and volunteer staff of 10 people. Work closely with committee groups overseeing construction, donations, fundraising, case management, unmet needs and emotional and spiritual care. We have helped more than 1,000 families so far recover from flood damage.

Manage paid and volunteer staff of Case Managers working with people who were impacted by the National Disaster floods in central Texas. Provide program guidance regarding program and client eligibility. Review fiscal and program records for adherence to procedural guidelines and to ensure federal and state program compliance in regard to documentation, eligibility determination and fraud prevention. Work closely with many different organizations: non-profits, church groups, state and federal… Show more Manage paid and volunteer staff of Case Managers working with people who were impacted by the National Disaster floods in central Texas. Provide program guidance regarding program and client eligibility. Review fiscal and program records for adherence to procedural guidelines and to ensure federal and state program compliance in regard to documentation, eligibility determination and fraud prevention. Work closely with many different organizations: non-profits, church groups, state and federal agencies, including FEMA. This work is done to help flood victims form a recovery plan to repair or rebuild from the flood damage. Show less

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS – Recruited by the conference and charged with upgrading the organization’s Website and re-energizing internal communications and public relations. Managed a staff of five and successfully . . .• Upgraded front and backend of the existing Website. Worked with the programming team to improve usability, designed and wrote scripts for all pages, and added functionality that increased use and resulted in positive user feedback.• Redesigned the bimonthly… Show more DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS – Recruited by the conference and charged with upgrading the organization’s Website and re-energizing internal communications and public relations. Managed a staff of five and successfully . . .• Upgraded front and backend of the existing Website. Worked with the programming team to improve usability, designed and wrote scripts for all pages, and added functionality that increased use and resulted in positive user feedback.• Redesigned the bimonthly newsletter and enhanced information that was sent to clergy, committee members, and churches.• Modernized the Video Department – created a YouTube channel that replaced the existing DVD distribution, and initiated use of E-mail to share/distribute time-sensitive information. Created videos and wrote scripts for television advertising. Worked with cable companies to negotiate prices and select targeted cities. New television advertising achieved a significant increase in donations and congregation participation.• Set up and managed the Facebook and Twitter accounts that exceeded expectations.• Created printed marketing materials that were used for inhouse advertising and promotions.• Functioned as Project Manager for the annual meetings – coordinated all logistics, printing of distributed information, and setup of audio visual equipment. Show less

Sold print and radio advertising for local stations and worked with small businesses to design promotional material that included print, Web-based, and radio advertising.

Managed a multi-million dollar marketing budget and supervised a team of three. Created and produced the State Park Guide, an all-encompassing printed guide to all State parks in Texas. Additionally set up and managed:• The Department’s largest outdoor event with over 50,000 attendees as well as numerous fishing tournaments. • The direct mail Big Time Texas Hunts campaign each year that brought in close to $1 million dollars.

Managed a $2.1 million annual budget and negotiated prices and terms and special events with sports team sponsorship of the Texas Lottery. Worked with all professional sports teams as well as minor league teams.• Set up and optimized the location and display of materials used to promote the Texas Lottery.• Coordinated all promotional and special events at various team venues.

Oversaw all promotions, marketing and community affairs for the station