ANDREW Jones
Summary
Versatile community program leader with advanced presentation skills, project coordination and public speaking experience. Known for strong interpersonal competencies, strategic thinking and fostering collaborative environments. Passionate about using effective leadership to deliver impactful results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Multicultural Community Outreach Coordinator
New England Donor Services
01.2020 - Current
- Develop and maintain relationships with key constituents as well as other multicultural communities to create outreach programs that improve donation rates and increase donor registry sign-ups.
- Facilitate sponsorships equaling $20,000/year for local non-profit organizations
- Organize over 20 impactful community based events and programs per year that energize community members to engage in the issues that surround donation and transplant.
- Provide organ and tissue donation education to thousands of college/high school students and clinical staff on a national level
- Co-Chair for the CT Governor’s Organ and Tissue Donation Advisory Council (2 years)
Hospital Relations Coordinator
New England Donor Services
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Maximized donation rates in hospitals by ensuring that standard hospital referral and family communication processes are in place.
- Assisted and supported during potential donor referrals and conducted prompt follow-up to identify process improvement opportunities to maintain 60-65% authorization rate.
- Fostered strong working relationships with neuroscientists, intensivists, trauma surgeons, and other key clinical groups to ensure proper care to potential organ donors and their families.
- Designed and delivered professional education presentations to key clinicians within hospital forums and committee structures.
President and Founder
The Hearts at Large Foundation
07.2015 - 09.2018
- Created relationships with local businesses and community leaders to increase discussion of organ and tissue transplant.
- Managed over $30,000 in donations to fund special programs in collaboration with colleges, non-profits and hospitals.
- Acquired partnership with digital marketing agency, Primacy to create official website and increase online exposure.
Education
Registered Medical Assistant Program
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT11-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT11-2014
Skills
- Strong strategic communication skills including public relations, media relations, PR strategy, cross-cultural communication, social media
- Public Speaking/Presentation: Corporate, hospital education, high schools/colleges, brand communication, business partnerships, trained in media/journalism, motivational speaking, storytelling
- Project Management: Ability to lead and manage special projects/events, define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, flexibility in dealing with shifting priorities or constraints
Affiliations
· Convocation Speaker: Tunxis Continuing Education (2023) Plainville Adult Education and Continuing Education (2023)
· Hartford Health Care (2019-) // Yale New Haven Health (2019-Present) Trinity Health of New England (2019-Present)
· American Heart Association (2021-Present) // Medtronic (2016,2017) // Minnetronix (2017)
· Universal Pictures, ‘Home and Family’(2016, 2017) // Paramount Pictures, ‘The Doctors’ (2016,2017)
Timeline
Multicultural Community Outreach Coordinator
New England Donor Services
01.2020 - Current
Hospital Relations Coordinator
New England Donor Services
05.2019 - 12.2020
President and Founder
The Hearts at Large Foundation
07.2015 - 09.2018
Registered Medical Assistant Program
Tunxis Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of New Haven
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