Qualifications
-Youthful, yet mature; Willing to learn and ready to grow; Passionate to find opportunities that allow meaningful contributions to an organizations success.
-Persistent and driven, acquired a Masters in Business while working full-time.
-Excellent Computer skills--proficient in MS Office programs and Mac programs
-Superb interpersonal, planning, leadership and communication skills.
EDUCATION
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA Bachelor of Science, 2007
Liberty University (online), Lynchburg, VA-- Master of Management and Leadership, (anticipated, 12/2011)
CORE COMPETENCIES
Customer Service Group Facilitation Program and Project Management
Process Engineering Customer/Client Needs Assessment Partnership Development
Professional Experience
City Planner, City of Hampton, Hampton, VA 2007-present
-Innovative program design
-Management of volunteer board, including minutes, agendas, calendars and website
-Group facilitation and graphic design
-Partnership development
-Special events management
-Customer service; Citizen needs assessment and conflict resolution
-Process design for citizen groups and city-wide public meetings
-Supervise youth staff; serve as support for youth programs
Computer Lab Technician, City of Newport News, Newport News, VA 2005- 2007
-Customer service
-Answer library reference questions
-Resolve software and hardware problems
Healthy Families Intern, City of Hampton, Hampton, VA 2007
-Interview new mothers in local hospital; introduce available programs
-Investigative skills; use data to determine eligibility
-File records
ACCOLADES
-Played key role in all city-wide civic engagement processes with the City of Hampton
-Lead facilitator during city-wide update of Comprehensive Plan
-Facilitated first Go Green effort of the Hampton Neighborhood Commission
-Planned and implemented 30 Neighborhood Pride Tours for national conference held in Hampton, VA in May 2008