Cata Truss

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Cell: 773-***-****

Email: adyen0@r.postjobfree.com

ACCOUNTING CLERK

Cook County Clerk, 2001 to June 2023

Engage with City of Chicago residents on financial options to maintain property possession

Prepare financial documentation for the residential tax redemption process

Provide client education and knowledge regarding rights, rules, and regulations as a resident

Train and develop election judges on proper equipment usage and procedures

Support election staff on-site to ensure an accurate, convenient, and cohesive voting process

Experienced professional advocate for youth families in the urban community. Dedicated and efficient team player with strong leadership characteristics. Creative and innovative program designer. Confident implementer, trainer, and personnel developer.

Program Development & Implementation Operations & Procedures

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Community Engagement & Support Customer Relationship Development Customizable Program Design Effective & Positive Communication

STUDENT ADVOCATE

Chicago Board of Education, 1989-2000

Designed, developed, and implemented programs for parent and student family engagement.

Orchestrated all center-based after-school activities, programs, and resources.

Developed an effective communication process for seamless dialogue between parents, students, and staff.

Created a suspension preventive model for behaviorally challenged students to remain in school post-disciplinary actions. Advocated for youth programs and services with community partnerships and collaborative networks.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Austin Youth League, 1995-2000

Facilitated all youth-related programming and activities. Organized effective communication strategies between community organizations and families.

Curated all agency records, files, policies, and procedures. Assembled all financial documentation to deliver a transparent and clean audit process.

Supervised all youth employees to ensure safe and comfortable work conditions.

Columbus Park Advisory Council - Member Austin Community Action Council - Secretary Kids First Chicago - Parent Advisory Board

Austin Coming Together - Education Strategy Leader

New Hope Covenant Church- Sunday School Teacher

Northeastern Illinois University Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies

Minor - Social Work

August 2023

Cata Truss

A D V O C A T E . L E A D E R . D E V E L O P E R . S E R V A N T .

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Hiring Manager Kids First Chicago

RE: Program Manager Position

Hello,

Cell: 773-***-****

Email: adyen0@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced professional advocate for youth family in the urban community. Dedicated and efficient team player with strong leadership characteristics. Creative and innovative program designer. Confident implementer, trainer and personnel developer.

Program Development & Implementation Operations & Procedures

Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Community Engagement & Support Customer Relationship Development Customizable Program Design Effective & Positive Communication

My name is Cata Truss and I am extremely interested in the Program Manager position you are looking to fill. I am confident that my education, experience ad expertise will be perfect for the role of Program Manager.

I have over 20 years of professional experience in leading teams, creating programs, developing community partnerships, supervising staff and advocating for youth in various sectors. My life's passion is to ensure that youth within the urban community receive services of excellence in education, social emotional and extra curricular fields. The only way for them to truly get what they need is for passionate people to provide it to them. This can be done through advocacy, program design and community involvement. I am specialized in all of these areas with desire to continue to grow through learning more ways to courageously serve .

I have some initial ideas of service implementation and programs for your organization pertaining to this role. I would love to connect with you soon to discuss further. Please let me know a time and date we can connect and I will ensure I am available.

Respectfully Submitted,

Cata Truss

Columbus Park Advisory Council - Member Austin Community Action Council - Secretary Kids First Chicago - Parent Advisory Board

Austin Coming Together - Education Strategy Leader

New Hope Covenant Church- Sunday School Teacher

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