Aisha J. Washington-Gad
Program Officer
Richmond,Virginia
Summary
Reliable employee with over a decade of leadership experience. Dedicated and detail oriented with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Services Specialist
The Department of Social Services
06.2015 - Current
- Developing new programmatic initiatives and managing existing strategic initiatives
- Compile Board management and community reports on Foundation initiative results
- Communicate Foundation project information to applicable parties such as policy makers general community additional funders and specific professionals
- Establish and maintains a working relationship with community partners and stakeholders
- Communicates with referral source for families to connect them to appropriate resources in the community
- Audit charts for compliance using state and federal regulations and guidelines
Director of Operations
Pathways to Life Inc
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Trained and aided families on affordable housing options
- Connected families to housing resources
- Formulated, Changed, and trained on policies and procedures around fair housing practices and laws
- Maintained a working relationship with stakeholders and collaborated on changes that would benefit the efforts to sustain affordable housing.
Education
Advanced Diploma -
Thomas Dale High School Virginia State University Liberty University
B.S - Psychology
M.A - Human Services
Skills
ACCOMPLISHEMENTS AND SKILLSCommunity Development- Documentation ReviewHousing inspections- Economic DevelopmentVA Fair and Affordable housing laws- Principles in LeadershipTeam Leadership and Conflict Resolution - Human Resource DevelopmentSkills & Attributes: Excellent written and verbal communicator, problem solver, Great at training staff and making community connections
Microsoft Office Suite
File management
Client needs assessment
Community Resources
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Flexible and Adaptable
Cultural Awareness
Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Family Services Specialist
The Department of Social Services
06.2015 - Current
Director of Operations
Pathways to Life Inc
06.2010 - 04.2012
Advanced Diploma -
Thomas Dale High School Virginia State University Liberty University