Andre Morris
Seattle
Summary
Dedicated Community Organizer with 2 years of empowering underserved cultures and interests by communicating with local and state governments. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals. Progressive Organizer well-versed in organizational and representational issues to lead harm reduction campaigns.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
READU
Seattle, WA
02.2024 - Current
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers that have been impacted by the war on drugs to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals towards helping
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
Community Organizer
Vocal-WA
Seattle, WA
12.2023 - Current
- Built strong bonds with local cultural organizations by respecting unique differences and specific societal norms.
- Collaborated with community organizations in other regions to support state-wide and national outreach initiatives.
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and for policy improvement
- Spoke at public events, evangelizing for organizational goals and interests.
- Recruited and managed volunteer teams.
- Conducted meetings with clergy, community leaders and organizational ally leadership.
Supervisor of Operations
BNV Lawn And Hauling
Seattle, WA
02.2007 - 10.2023
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, offering constructive feedback designed to promote growth within their roles.
- Managed scheduling and workload distribution, maximizing productivity without overwhelming team members or compromising quality of work.
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction with consistent attention to detail and effective communication skills.
- Established clear expectations for team members, fostering a positive work environment through open communication and accountability.
- Adapted quickly to changing business needs, ensuring the operations team was always prepared for any shifts in demand or industry trends.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in the workplace.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new hires, improving overall team productivity and performance.
Army Officer
US Army
03.1989 - 03.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School
Everett, WA06.1989
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Research Assistant
READU
02.2024 - Current
Community Organizer
Vocal-WA
12.2023 - Current
Supervisor of Operations
BNV Lawn And Hauling
02.2007 - 10.2023
Army Officer
US Army
03.1989 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Cascade High School