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New York, United States

Oversee on-site trauma informed social service delivery at City sanctuary hotels in NYC. Supervising and supporting community associates, including reviewing completed assessments. Showing cultural sensitivity.● Perform special field observations, data collections and community assessment assignments on an as-needed basis. Intervene in crises and counsel clients as needed. Coordinating interpretation and translating services.● Coordinating with the Mayor’s Office of Immigration Affairs. Meeting with operations and security staff for planning and site management.● Managing and documenting incidents. Managing and updating rosters and attendance. Assisting Migrant Arrivals at the Roosevelt Hotel arrival center.● Intaking migrant asylum-seeking families and Placement for the families, single men/ women. Also Coordinating with the HERRC Project.

New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

Representing over 100 firms, the PR Council (PRC) is a U.S. membership-based industry association designed to empower the present and next generation of communications professionals, industry innovators and business leaders through education, events and industry resources. The PRC plays a critical role in elevating the practice of integrated communications and continuing to ensure its future as a leader in strategy and execution, and as a valuable part of the broader integrated marketing ecosystem. The PR Council identifies industry issues and challenges and brings an informed voice to serve as the rallying point for the smartest minds in communications.

BronxWorks has a mission of helping individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, BronxWorks feeds, shelters, teaches, and supports their neighbors to build a stronger community.As a Communications Manager focused on Social Development, I research, draft, edit and circulate social and digital content to strengthen and drive media relations and consumer outreach. In addition, I handle incoming media inquiries and monitor media mailbox to streamline communications + workflow. Lastly, I aid Communication Managers and stakeholders in the writing and design of PowerPoints or other presentation material for use by executives in speeches and at events.Accomplishments Include: - Develops communication strategies alongside the Senior Communications manager to streamline cross-functional matters; served and operated as a lead liaison in collaborating with the finance department to successfully secure $20K+ in outreach and program funding.- Implements and designs event strategies, including, but not limited to press conferences, media briefings, external meetings, vendor communications, and third-party advocacy to drive communications and outcomes across the Bronx, NY to serve 40K+ residents.

New York,Ny

AHRC New York City employs thousands of passionate, dedicated staff members, who provide quality person-centered services to over 15,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, (I/DD) each year, in a variety of settings. They are committed to finding ways for people with I/DD to build full lives as defined by each person and supported by dedicated families, staff and community partners.As a Communications Outreach Specialist I assisted with content development, editing, and design of a wide range of multimedia communications for several different audiences in and outside the Department. In addition, I assisted with the production of materials for the department, including research, writing editing, photo shoots, and graphic design to develop incentives to better inform targeted communities and audiences. Accomplishments Include:- Partnered internally with policy, legal, communications, and leadership teams to develop media strategies that strengthened internal reputation; owned the lifecycle of building media strategies based on current events to serve 8.2K+ followers across social media. - Executed media and advocacy relations activities concerning media, media advocates, and their needs to drive community outreach strategies to drive awareness for programs and incentives centered around helping differently abled 500+ citizens throughout NYC.

New York, United States

The mission of CASES is to increase the understanding and use of community sanctions that are fair, affordable, and consistent with public safety. CASES serves nearly 4,000 individuals annually in programs lasting anywhere from one day to more than two years. As an Operations Communications Coordinator I handled public relations, information output, press releases and media requests, social media and/or advertising efforts. In addition to my daily operations and expectations, I was responsible for managing communications within the organization itself including crafting company-wide newsletters, creating brand awareness programs and getting feedback from employees about the company’s communications strategy.Accomplishments Include: - Crafted engaging editorial and develop communications plans to share service announcements, milestones, priorities, and programs across various communications channels including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and company website.- Formulated pitch strategies and produced media communications (releases, pitches, etc.) to demonstrate comprehension of services messages, business, and institutional development; assumed ownership of creating targeted media lists consisting of 25+ news outlets.