Sylvia L. Jimison,

Cell Phone: 518-***-**** Home e-mail: ad3ltn@r.postjobfree.com

Education

**** *** ****** ******** ************** Certificate, State University of New York at Albany 1994 Master in Public Administration, Baruch College, NY, NY 1990 Bachelor in Communications, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX Professional Experience

City of Schenectady

2018-current, Community Development Block Program Coordinator/Monitor

• Prepare legislative requests for City Council review and approval

• Develop annual action plan for City Council review and approval

• Prepare Environmental Reviews for HUD funded projects (National Environmental Policy Act)

• Work with the Affirmative Action Officer to implement Economic Development projects throughout the city

• Research RFPs and apply for funding for various projects

• Assist with developing budget for use of HUD funds and grant applications

• Conduct technical workshops (training) for the public to apply for funds that support low- and moderate-income neighborhoods

• Maintains communication with organizations by providing technical assistance in preparation of projects community programming to be funded

• Conduct Public Hearings for initiatives

• Provide technical assistance to the public seeking funding for projects

• Monitor projects awarded funds for Public Services, Economic Development, and Housing Assistance

• Write reports and review applications for funding

• Review and approve invoices submitted for payment

• Maintains budgetary records and other pertinent data for each approved project

• Maintains database that track outcomes for funded projects 2020-2021 Grant Reviewer for Office of Minority Health (OMH), Washington, D.C Served as Grant Reviewer for two Office of Minority Health projects that included “Advancing Health Literacy to Enhance Equitable Community Response to COVID-19” and “Community-based Approaches to Strengthening Economic Supports for Working Families.

• Downloaded applications for review and scoring.

• Read NOFO to understand requirements for grant application.

• Submitted scores and comments/feedback in OASH portal.

• Met and exceeded deadlines for returning comments/feedback for applications. 2016-2018, Director of TRIO Student Support Services (U.S. Department of Education)

• Managed academic tutoring and advising services for low-income, first-generation, and students with documented disabilities

• Managed the grant that serves 350 low-income, first-generation and students with documented disabilities

• Wrote the federal grant that funds the Student Support Service Office

• Represented Student Support Services throughout the college campus

• Make sure that goals and objectives of the grant are met and develop budget to carry-out program requirements.

• Provided career and financial planning workshops.

• Advised and counseled students about academic, personal, and degree selection requirements.

• Assisted students who have limited English language skills.

• Develop mentoring program for teachers, students, and community workers. 2015-2016, TRIO EOC Project Director, City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago, IL (U.S. Department of Education)

Managed TRIO program that serves 1,000 adult students by helping them with FAFSA completion, college admission applications and completing GED exams.

• Designed programs that reach students who are underrepresented, first-generation, low-income, and students with disabilities, ensuring that they have access to post-secondary education. I also managed a staff of three professionals.

• Wrote the grant that was successfully funded for 2016-2020 program year

• Prepare weekly budget reports

• Developed budget and spending plan for project

• Planned activities and workshops for program participants

• Developed marketing materials for project

• Provided professional development for staff

• Networked with community groups to recruit students for project

• Attended community events with staff

• Reviewed in-take applications to ensure that students are first-generation and low-income

• Worked with staff to develop initiatives to retain disadvantaged students in college 2012-2015, Executive Director & CEO, Literacy New York Greater Capital Region formerly known as Volunteers of America Mohawk-Hudson Region (LNYGCR), Albany, NY Served as the chief administrative officer of LNYGCR and responsibilities include the following (serve a 3,500 square mile radius covering five counties which includes 300 volunteers and a staff of 9): Governance

• Ensured appropriate staffing support to the Board of Directors, including all board committees.

• Assisted the board in formulating policies, goals and plans.

• Complied with the regulations of funding sources, governing non-profit organizations and specific grant requirements.

• Served as a resource to the board on issues regarding funding, students’ and tutors’ needs and status of current program.

• Furnished appropriate written reports to the board.

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Fund Development and Public Relations

• Communicated the agency’s mission to volunteers, students, staff, board and the community at large.

• Developed and sustained productive working relationships with funders and other local organizations.

• Directed the organization’s fund development and public relations efforts.

• Acted as spokesperson for the organization.

• Identified, prepared and submitted grants to prospective funding partners and pursue new sources of funding.

• Participated in local, regional and statewide activities relevant to the organization.

• Cultivated and nurtured community contacts.

• Oversaw all agency publications.

Administration

• Hired, supervised, managed, evaluated and terminated staff.

• Fostered a motivational environment to help staff develop to their full potential and meet their responsibilities.

• Established appropriate job descriptions for all staff.

• Integrated staff activities with the various committees of the board.

• Developed and managed the organization’s budget.

• Negotiated contractual services and pay invoices. Office for New Americans (ONA), Neighborhood based Opportunity Center LNYGCR serves as the lead agency for the ONA Center and as the executive director I develop the work plan and the program design to assist 200 learners with ESOL classes and to obtain citizenship. The Center operates at 17 satellite library locations and LNYGCR prepares 125 volunteer tutors to serve learners at the various library locations.

2007 to 2012, Associate Academic Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of the Success Center (TRIO/a federally-funded program via U.S. Department of Education), Southern Vermont College, Bennington, VT Wrote the federal grant that funds the Learning Center $1.2 Million

• Managed Learning Center, Career Development, Learning Differences, and Academic Advising

• Served on the Curriculum and Academic Standards and Policy Committees

• Was member of the Early Alert Task Force responsible for identifying students who are in need of tutoring services and served as First Year Experience Adjunct Faculty

• Was member of NEASC Self-Study Student Subcommittee

• Adjunct for the Quest for Success course for first-year students

• Worked with faculty to identify students who could benefit from Success Center Services

• Worked with staff and faculty to develop workshops and other services that would improve student progression and retention/administer assessments throughout the college

• Represented the Success Center and the TRIO Program at college recruiting and orientation events 2008 to 2015, Founder of GED/College Prep Program, St. John’s St. Ann’s Outreach Center, Albany, NY

• Recruited students for program and recruits professionals to mentor and teach students

• Prepared and develop curriculum for program and teaching the content

• Provided mentor trainer to volunteers

• Tracked student’s academic performance and attendance

• Pre and post tested students for academic skills

• Provided academic counseling to students and information on how to enroll in college

• Developed and implement all fundraising for program that includes grant writing and fundraising events

• Designed and created all marketing materials for program

• Coordinated services with other area academic programs

• Developed and implemented workshops on various topics that include academic, budgeting, and goal setting

2004-2007 Student Support Services (TRIO) Director, Cape Cod Community College, West Barnstable, MA

• Maintained communication and represents the college at the U.S. Dept. of Education

• Planned and submits annual application to the U.S. Dept. of Education

• Oversaw the monitoring of student’s progress through ongoing faculty and staff communication

• Worked closely with the College’s Associate Deans of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Implemented, planned and monitored program budget

• Served on college committees

• Assured that program goals and objectives are being met Trainer, Center for Development of Human Services, Research Foundation of SUNY, Buffalo State College

(located on Pearl Street, Albany, NY)

• Developed curriculum and training materials to be used as training tools for social workers.

• Worked with large databases transferring information to web-based system

• Traveled the state to conduct training workshops to social workers on how to utilize the new computer system

(2000-2003) Enrollment Services, Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (CDEOC), Troy, NY

(CDEOC is a Division of Hudson Valley Community College) Recruitment and Administration

• Recruited economically and educationally disadvantaged students

• Developed recruiting plans and activities for the Capital Region

• Conducted presentations at high schools, community based organizations, libraries, and government agencies

• Promoted the vocational and technical training programs via brochures and oral presentations

• Developed programs to target students for non-traditional occupations; and finally, successful recruited students beyond targeted goals creating a waitlist for academic programs, a first in the center’s history Administration (Capital District Educational Opportunity Center)

• Provided weekly written admissions and recruitment activities report to management

• Provided annual reports to New York State Education Department relating to enrollment/recruitment activities

• Assisted students with enrollment applications; verified student’s eligibility for enrollment; referred students to programs and services for academic assistance and personal matters

• Compiled and edited marketing materials for vocational and academic programs (Culinary Arts, Certified Nursing Assistance, Welding, Cosmetology, College Prep, to name a few of the programs offered at the CDEOC);

• Taught weekly college success workshop; and worked with an enrollment staff of five employees that targeted 1,200 new students annually; worked with instructors to find students for specialized classes

(2001-2003) Business Owner, Jimison’s Expressions, Schenectady, NY

• Owned and operated a greeting card business that raises scholarship funds for women over age 30 returning to college

(2003-2004) Treasurer, New Covenant Charter School, Albany New York

• Served as a board member at New Covenant Charter School

• Oversaw $8M budget and a student population of 855 students

• Worked with the school’s business manager in developing and administrating the school’s budget

• Wrote financial reports for state mandates and conduct financial workshops for board members

(2001-2003) Part-time Site Director; Senior Services of Albany, Albany, NY

• As site Director responsible for arranging presentations, preventative health seminars, and luncheons for the senior population in North Albany

• Duties included operating and implementing budget for site; supervising employees for site; hiring instructors and trainers to teach senior population; teaching preventative health seminars; responsible for increasing senior membership at site; providing daily cost and attendance reports (site operational reports) to management; and filing state safety reports for site

(1999-2000) Account Executive, Verizon Yellow Pages, Albany, NY

• Responsible for maintaining and increasing sales for business accounts located throughout New York state

• Solicited companies to develop their marketing plans to increase customer base and sought business leads via company research and cold calling

• Prepared marketing pieces to be mailed to clients; conducted on sight sales presentations

(1997-1998) MPA Fellow, National Urban Fellows, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College, New York, NY New York State Thruway Authority, Albany, NY (Graduate Work Site as fellow) The Executive Director of the New York State Thruway Authority served as my mentor for nine months and under his direction I performed the following duties:

• Assisted with in-house newsletters; designed business brochures and helped with marketing special events

• Coordinated and implemented business development workshop for the Capital Region which formulated a $15 million proposal for business;

• Reviewed various budget reports; and presented plans to increase tourism via thruway roads and bike trails

(1995-1997) Assistant to Development Director/Public Relations Director, Martin University, Indianapolis, IN

• Worked with university’s president in tracking gifts/donations via use of FundMaster (database) software

• Prepared various financial reports and supervised work-study students, and volunteers in the development office

• Coordinated and planned alumni events and annual fundraisers

• Compiled, edited, and wrote the university newsletters and researched and assisted with the annual report.

• Assisted Enrollment Management Office with promotions, bulk mailings, and marketing pieces Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft software package: Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher; Visio, FundMaster, and Microsoft Outlook

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