Vanessa Murray Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Assist with recruitment and enrollment of new participants in the designated NYCHA catchment area.Support the hiring, supervision, and training of all team members. Lead and assist with the execution of all Job Plus events by facilitating workshops and program-related meetings, planning onsite job fairs, recruitment, and support service events.Establish and sustain an overall data management strategy that includes assisting with the entry, aggregation, and reporting of quantitative… Show more Assist with recruitment and enrollment of new participants in the designated NYCHA catchment area.Support the hiring, supervision, and training of all team members. Lead and assist with the execution of all Job Plus events by facilitating workshops and program-related meetings, planning onsite job fairs, recruitment, and support service events.Establish and sustain an overall data management strategy that includes assisting with the entry, aggregation, and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data for funders and HSS, maintaining program metrics in service of achieving monthly goals (membership, engagement, financial outcomes), completing regular file audits (paper and electronic), and utilizing metrics to help guide program strategy.Develop strong partnerships and lead strategic community engagement activities with community stakeholders including residents, Residents’ Association, NYCHA services and property management, REES Zone Coordinator, businesses, and other community-based organizations to support goals of Jobs Plus. Build and co-lead a Community Advisory Board alongside Henry Street’s Jacob Riis Cornerstone (JRC) Program to enhance community involvement and support of HSS programming in the Jobs Plus catchment area.Ensure success of the Jobs Plus financial counseling component by connecting members, with an enhanced focus on new and employed members, to financial counselors, coordinating outreach and scheduling efforts with financial counselors, and tracking appointments and outcome data accordingly.Oversee Jobs Plus’ annual VITA tax program. Show less

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As a Professional Consultant, I excel at creating systematic proposals to diverse clientele to achieve professional milestones. By reviewing your current credentials, we can speak about the best course of action for you to achieve your professional goals. In addition, I provide professional development services to enhance the client's current abilities.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Perform intake procedures to enroll clients into the program•Supervise interns to help develop their human service experience•Screen, interview, assess and analyze referrals for program eligibility•Complete administrative paperwork to adhere to program contractual obligations •Enforce program compliance through the articulation of policies, procedures to clients and discharge clients when necessary•Maximize program functionality through the creation of tracking systems to… Show more • Perform intake procedures to enroll clients into the program•Supervise interns to help develop their human service experience•Screen, interview, assess and analyze referrals for program eligibility•Complete administrative paperwork to adhere to program contractual obligations •Enforce program compliance through the articulation of policies, procedures to clients and discharge clients when necessary•Maximize program functionality through the creation of tracking systems to monitor program expenditures and resources•Conduct outreach and attend recruitment events to represent the Jericho Project Workforce Development program and to enroll clients •Facilitate presentations to community organizations and expand program recognition through the cultivation of donor and program partnerships •Utilize the AWARDS database to track client’s income, input vital data, and update career outcomes•Provide career-counseling services to over 100 clients by developing job readiness portfolio, that includes their resume, cover letters, references, professional assessments, and letters of inquiries•Generate reports that illustrate client engagement, employment readiness, education and training activities, and job placement outcomes •Collaborate with clients in the service planning process by establishing their educational, training, and employment goals•Perform bi-weekly outreach to current clients to assess career readiness and employment progress•Communicate with the workforce development management the activities and outcomes of servicing events•Assist in the creation of promotional materials such as newsletters, broachers and flyers that support the expansion and recognition effort•Assist in the planning, implementation and facilitation of the annual workforce development summit to highlight intersectionality of hiring Show less

Queens, New York, United States

•Served as lead facilitator of a class of 15 •Adapted and implemented an outcome driven curriculum that effectively integrates the values and philosophies of Sadie Nash while accommodating the specific needs of the partnership site• Held one-on-one meetings with the program participants to create a positive rapport • Engaged in regular meetings with the Program Manager to ensure the success of the program objectives • Developed a final report on program implementation based on… Show more •Served as lead facilitator of a class of 15 •Adapted and implemented an outcome driven curriculum that effectively integrates the values and philosophies of Sadie Nash while accommodating the specific needs of the partnership site• Held one-on-one meetings with the program participants to create a positive rapport • Engaged in regular meetings with the Program Manager to ensure the success of the program objectives • Developed a final report on program implementation based on evaluation, attendance and observation data• Utilized Microsoft Excel to maintain an accurate record of program participants documentation, attendance, and communication details• Served as a liaison between the Sadie Nash Leadership organization and the partnership site• Reported to the Program Manager the attendance, interests, and social trends of the program participants Show less

Bronx, New York, United States

•Maintained accountability of staff, students and property•Inspected dorm areas and ensure maintenance request are completed as needed•Conducted hourly bed checks to verify that residents are in their assigned dorm room•Inserted case notes in the Center Information System database that documented students interactions with supportive staff and their progress throughout the program•Maintained the residential reception area and answered inquiries about the residential… Show more •Maintained accountability of staff, students and property•Inspected dorm areas and ensure maintenance request are completed as needed•Conducted hourly bed checks to verify that residents are in their assigned dorm room•Inserted case notes in the Center Information System database that documented students interactions with supportive staff and their progress throughout the program•Maintained the residential reception area and answered inquiries about the residential program•Conducted COVID-19 screening procedures by verifying the completion of the self-reporting symptoms tracker and taking participants temperature•Supervised, trained, and managed a team of 17 Residential Advisors who interacted directly with students to enhance their independent living skills•Reviewed all assigned areas to ensure contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students and prepared related reports •Coordinated group living conditions and evaluated situations within the dormitories and made decisions or recommendations•Performed administrative duties involving participant passes, evaluations, progress reports, emergencies and terminations•Conducted audits to ensure students case folders and dormitory records remained current, organized, and contained all required information•Coordinated and scheduled group meetings to ensure clear information is communicated to participants in a timely manner•Supervised resident chore completion throughout the residential building and performed a final walk through •Coordinated the selection, training, duties and evaluation of dorm officers and other dorm leadership positions•Maintained contact with students assigned counselors to communicate concerns and events related to their adjustment and progress within the Job Corps program Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

•Input data into the DYDC Connect portal to maintain an accurate account of enrolled clients for program funder•Provided holistic and comprehensive trauma-informed case management to a variety of disenfranchised clients •Utilized the Apricot Social Solutions database to create profiles on each client and maintain personal identifiable documentation•Developed individualized service plans for clients through the coordination of referrals to educational, medical, clinical, employment… Show more •Input data into the DYDC Connect portal to maintain an accurate account of enrolled clients for program funder•Provided holistic and comprehensive trauma-informed case management to a variety of disenfranchised clients •Utilized the Apricot Social Solutions database to create profiles on each client and maintain personal identifiable documentation•Developed individualized service plans for clients through the coordination of referrals to educational, medical, clinical, employment and additional services•Represented the organization at all New York City Department of Youth and Community development meetings•Collaborated with federal agencies to provide a confidential location for clients to reside and administered holistic case management services •Adhered to HIPPA, DYCD, OCFS, FDNY and OVW regulations by maintaining and updating case files, referral information, participant assessments, the census record, incident reports, consent forms, fire drill logs, progress notes and report summaries•Spoke with clients weekly to document progress and review treatment and service plans•Completed the intake procedure that included filling out intake forms, providing an overview of the program agreements, assigning a room and a bed, providing a tour of the residential building, and make referrals to access certain services•Mentored clients and facilitated appropriate behaviors that enhanced their daily living abilities, interpersonal communication skills, social relationship, and self-care competencies •Maintained relationships, collaborations and linkages with community-based organizations and other related service providers•Preformed crisis intervention, suicide prevention support, and brief supportive counseling to clients who experienced an emotional or traumatic crisis•Conducted audits of all case files for contractual compliances and effectiveness of delivery of services to clients and prepared related reports Show less

22 Sullivan St, Cazenovia, Ny 13035

• Reported the progress of current initiatives to stakeholders •Provide orientation to new community members to highlight the resources of the MOSAIC Center•Manage the annual diversity, equity and inclusion calendar and provide logistical planning, coordination and support for events, initiatives and programs that addressed social issues•Collaborate with the marketing department to publish diversity, equity and inclusion materials on the Cazenovia College website •Collaborated… Show more • Reported the progress of current initiatives to stakeholders •Provide orientation to new community members to highlight the resources of the MOSAIC Center•Manage the annual diversity, equity and inclusion calendar and provide logistical planning, coordination and support for events, initiatives and programs that addressed social issues•Collaborate with the marketing department to publish diversity, equity and inclusion materials on the Cazenovia College website •Collaborated with the Office of Student Affairs to identify and develop a staffing schedule involving all paraprofessional staff•Educated the Cazenovia community about the intersectionality of diversity and inclusion through speaking at forums and events, with over 120 students, faculty, and staff attendance •Maintained the MOSAIC Center online presence by publicizing newsletters, initiatives, workshops and events on social media accounts•Participated in the Cazenovia College Diversity Committee meetings to review institutional policies and recommended improvements to better reflect inclusion, equity, and diversity practices •Sponsored annual events that highlight different culturally and ethnic celebrations Show less

22 Sullivan St, Cazenovia, Ny 13035

• Advised and mentored over 100 socioeconomically, racially, and ethnically diverse residents to promote and encourage personal development • Monitored the residential area and recorded the entries and exits of all volunteers, guests, and residential students• Assisted in the development of an educationally supportive living environment through consistent monitoring of the floor environment• Enhanced residents’ safety by conducting hourly inspections of the residential facility… Show more • Advised and mentored over 100 socioeconomically, racially, and ethnically diverse residents to promote and encourage personal development • Monitored the residential area and recorded the entries and exits of all volunteers, guests, and residential students• Assisted in the development of an educationally supportive living environment through consistent monitoring of the floor environment• Enhanced residents’ safety by conducting hourly inspections of the residential facility, communicating policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and documenting and responding to incidents• Identified students that were on academic probation and developed office hours to tutor and support students in their learning • Completed all administrative paperwork such as shift summaries, maintenance request, attendance logs, money withdrawal forms, weekly reports, program proposals and evaluations• Conducted fire drills and review functionality of fire extinguishers to ensure compliance with housing codes and regulations• Facilitated and implemented recreational activities, outings, and enrichment programs for residents to develop their social, emotional, and academic skills• Provided crisis intervention and respond to emergencies that included contacting appropriate staff and intervention agencies• Attended all Cazenovia College open houses to speak to prospective students and their family members about their academic endeavors•Directed and escorted members of the public to various locations on center to promptly address their concerns• Promoted and represented the Office of Student Affairs, its mission and priorities to students and campus partners through programming and innovative initiatives Show less

Greater New York City Area

•Mentored, initiated, and facilitated conversation with youth ages 15-18•Participated in weekly meetings with supporting staff to debrief on coursework, lesson plans, and future advocacy work• Substituted as the primary point of contact in the absence of the Program Director• Served as a teaching assistant in an academic and creative course• Designed and executed daily lessons on leadership, political organizing, and social justice to a mentee group• Assisted with program… Show more •Mentored, initiated, and facilitated conversation with youth ages 15-18•Participated in weekly meetings with supporting staff to debrief on coursework, lesson plans, and future advocacy work• Substituted as the primary point of contact in the absence of the Program Director• Served as a teaching assistant in an academic and creative course• Designed and executed daily lessons on leadership, political organizing, and social justice to a mentee group• Assisted with program logistics, by organizing documentation, materials and agendas• Chaperoned weekly trips that provided social awareness and professional development for mentees to engage in Show less

Master Of Science - Ms, International/Global Studies, 3.7

Activities and Societies: Researching Laws & Legislation Workshop

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology And Criminal Justice And Homeland Security, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Safe Place at Caz (SPAC) (Fall 2017-May 2020), Student Government Association (Fall 2018- May 2020), Dinning.

High School Diploma