I am highly organized and detailed oriented professional striving to improve the quality of life for vulnerable target populations, seniors, women, children, and animals through the community engagement arena, employment opportunities, health care, media outreach, community advocacy, educational initiatives, and mentoring. Substantive experience in initiating collaborative partnerships with government agencies, educational institutions, community organizations, businesses, churches, and community leaders.

EDUCATION

MA Political Science (Conflict Resolution) University of Hawaii

BA International Studies (Business) Chaminade University

CERTIFICATIONS

National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Inc.

Loyola Law School Center for Conflict Resolution – Mediation

San Diego State University - Community Economic Development

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

In less than a year, recruited over a thousand employees for training in their new careers.

Consistently received an “Excellent” rating my performance evaluation for the Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education.

Created Entrepreneurial Business Camp in California.

Created Legal Court Messenger Service in Hawaii.

Wrote an article on a Mentorship Program – United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD Midshipmen Rock featured on Oprah’s Angel Network

Managed all outreach business partnership campaigns for Board of Education Anne Arundel County.

Coordinated Superintendent Breakfast, Golf Tournament, and Annual Spelling Bee Competition.

Chairperson for Baltimore National Council Negro Women Spirit of Women Conference.

Co-Chair for Coretta Scott King Memorial at Sojourner Douglass College.

Recognized at White House event for the Department of Labor, Women’s Bureau, for work serving girls.

Developed and managed entrepreneurial small business program recognized by two U.S. Presidential Administrations.

Created the first Community Engagement Summit in Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) bringing together corporate, community, and nonprofit partners.

Increased minority parent involvement in AACPS initiatives and community partnerships by adding ninety-four new partners to support AACPS programs.

Developed the African American Student Achievement via Community Engagement (SACE) program and the SACE Awards ceremony

Created the first Anne Arundel County Hispanic Education Forum, attracting more than 1,800 participants. Exceeded projected attendance by 85 percent

Built a small business that received local, national and international recognition for its youth business summer camps and economic development programs

Ronald McDonald House Charities, October 2020 – June 2023 – Relocation back to California

PRN Family Services Coordinator

Provided essential front desk coverage by greeting and welcoming families, guest and visitors

Facilitated guest and family check-in/out processes

Updated guest data in database, assigned rooms and keys cards

Responsible for providing tours to visitors and volunteers

Responsible for the onboarding and training of volunteers during shift

Ensured the safety and security of guest

Properly documented donations made to RMHC-KC

Assisted and monitor the daily upkeep of the house interior

Addressed and handled guest complaints and documented all incidents

Clay County Public Health Center, February 2023 – June 2023 – Relocation back to California

Community Health Educator

Promoted Community Health

Provided Community Forums and Health Fairs

Provided Outreach on Health Initiatives

Trained as a Instructor for Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid

Interacted with other health agencies, community health organizations, and stakeholders for the benefit of the community

Marketed CCPHC services and addressed health concerns

Collected and analyzes data

Advocated for improved health resources and policies that promote health

Maintained accurate, organized work records, documents and flies

Represented Department for Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee

Maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines

Developed reports for special assignments

Center for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC Foundation, January 2022 – December 2022

School Liaison for CDC Foundation & Missouri Dept of Health Senior Services – Grant Ended

Provided testing information for COVID -19 to 13 Counties.

School Liaison for Missouri Region A.

Provided technical assistant to school nurses and district superintendent’s.

Provided research and reports to Missouri Dept. of Senior Services.

Provided community engagement and outreach to 13 Counties in Missouri.

Maintained data base for infectious disease school based information.

Resource for public health nurses and school- based nurses.

Provided contract monitoring to school district that received supplemental funding

grants from the CDC Foundation.

Argentine Middle School, October 2018 – August 2021

Family And Community Engagement Specialist (FACES)

Manage all school social media.

Built and maintain fundraising data base.

Responsible for state and federal government reports.

Developed and established 250 community and business partners.

Secured funding and implementation for the Watch DOGS Mentor Program.

Established school family hygiene closet and regulate coat closet.

Administrated and organized Adopt A Family for Christmas.

Maintain strong alliances with social workers and counselors.

Weekly contact with parents and reports from Infinite Campus.

Facilitator for the 8 weeks parent workshop held 3 times a year.

Parent outreach for 8th grade transition night and food resources for families.

Conducted Home visits with social worker.

Maintain working and positive relationships with schools and central office staff.

The Coles Group, LLC., August 2016 – September 2017

District of Columbia Office of Disability Rights Outreach Manager/ Fellow

Researched strategies and targets for outreach in support of Vision Zero DC.

Developed a safety education outreach plan for people with disabilities and seniors.

Represented ODR in Age Friendly DC meetings and other special events;

Presented to various Senior Wellness Centers in Washington, DC.

Coordinated and scheduled presentations to DC government agencies, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, civic groups, tenant associations, and nonprofits.

Created outreach presentation and responded to citizen’s concerns on safety issues.

Tracked and monitored calendar for Outreach Managers.

Collaborated with District of Columbia Department of Transportation on outreach initiates.

Provided reports, data and spread sheets to ODR Director on Vision Zero DC.

Anne Arundel Workforce Development, January 2015 – April 2016

Business Client Representative/Recruitment Coordinator

Worked on employment projects with the AARP Seniors Back-to-Work Program.

Utilized discretion and confidentiality with employment issues related to veterans and seniors.

Provided analytical and evaluative sound judgement selecting job seekers in various training programs.

Assisted BWI Airport businesses with candidates for employment.

Coordinated job fairs, interview panels and personnel assistants.

Conducted community workshops and information sessions on employment programs and provided data and spread sheets for Department of Labor.

Designed flyers, posters, and handouts for job fairs and employment outreach.

Interviewed on television to promote Accelerated Careers Employment Program.

Disseminated information on careers throughout government agencies.

Coordinated with outreach staff in government agencies and nonprofit organizations to promote employment opportunities.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Board of Education, January 2008 -July 2014

Development Specialist

Directed, supported, and provided leadership to secure external funding and build partnerships to support AACPS.

Secured $54,000 from technology companies in two months.

Designed and managed grant database and prepared grant budgets.

Coordinated Special Events, recruited and managed volunteers to staff events.

Managed assigned grants and sub-grants from award to close.

Provided research from new foundations, state, and federal grants.

Monitored grants through site visits, telephone inquiries, and financial reports.

Prepared reports, correspondence, and documents to effectively administer the grants.

Organized the Superintendent Golf Tournament and Superintendent Breakfast.

Organized all logistics for the Countywide Spelling Bee and Career Expo.

Presented oral and written presentations at civic groups, churches, business meetings, and nonprofit organizations and developed materials for fundraiser events.

Community/School Engagement Liaison

Created SACE Mentor Program – Students Achievement Community Engagement (SACE)

Established new initiatives to address needs and interests of diverse populations to include English Learners, Title I schools/families, foster care, gifted and talented etc.

Developed and chaired the 1st Hispanic Education Forums.

Secured over $500,000 in monetary and in-kind support for community projects.

Secured funds for the 1st Community Engagement Summit.

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