Community Outreach In-Person, engagement, volunteer coordinator
Resume:
Jenny Aghomo
**** *. ***** **. ******** VA *****
*******@*****.***
Community-focused professional with experience in advocacy, community organizing, and program development. Proven ability to build relationships, mobilize volunteers, and drive positive change. Skilled in cross-cultural communication, adaptability, and problem-solving. Passionate about social impact and fostering inclusive communities.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Commonwealth Catholic Charities-HENRICO, VA May 2022-Present
Education and Volunteer Coordinator, Refugee Resettlement
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Revitalized and facilitated in-person and virtual ESL classes, resulting in 30% increase in attendance.
Recruited and managed volunteers for teaching, transportation, and family mentoring, totaling 25 volunteers.
Developed and implemented engaging ESL curriculum for clients and community members. Resulting in coordinating three levels of English instruction.
Conducted home visits with clients. Implemented written and oral language assessments to understand clients needs and to develop personalized plans for each client.
Maintained detailed records of client interactions and progress, coordinated with other service providers to ensure comprehensive support
Ambassadors Outreach Service- RICHMOND, VA Jan 2020-April2022 Transportation Supervisor
Conducted orientations and training for ten drivers on transporting disabled clients.
Supervised and provided daily support to fifteen staff members.
Coordinated with insurance companies and clients to ensure financial stability, managing client cases.
Virginia Excels- Richmond, VA Nov 2019-Jan 2020
Parent Advocacy Fellowship
Participated in seminars and community programs focused on lobbying at the General Assembly.
Gained practical experience in advocating for school funding reform
Richmond Forward-RICHMOND, VA Sept 2018-June 2020
Community Organizer
Served as one of the internal organizers. We helped bring political issues to the forefront.
Conducted and facilitated multiple community organizing events for voters during local elections.
Conducted policy analysis on grassroots organization.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
school board candidate- Richmond, VA May 2020-Oct 2020
Richmond Public School 5th District
Spearheaded a campaign with fellow RPS parents.
Coordinated public events, managed the campaign finance, supervised volunteers, and conducted marketing events.
Participated in public debates with other candidates.
Richmond Behavioral Health Authority- Richmond, VA July 2022 Present
Board Member
Participated in monthly meetings to discuss the organization’s challenges, services, and advancement.
Voted on multiple policies and introduced new ones to the Board members.
Worked closely with RBHA staffs to grow resources, support programs, and client services.
Richmond Public Schools-Richmond, VA Aug 2018-June 2021
Political Action Committee Member, Superintendent’s Office
Participated in monthly meetings to discuss the school district policies and its implementations.
Represented the Superintendent’s Office in multiple community events.
Served as ambassadors to the RPS community.
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