Avis Laden
St. Louis,MO
Summary
Highly motivated individual with strong work ethic, adaptability, exceptional interpersonal skills, and specialized skills in program development, stakeholder engagement, and resource allocation. Director of a non-for-profit with a keen eye for intricate details. Resourceful and innovative team player.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Family Services
Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
St. Louis , MO
2001.10 - Current
- Manage pre and post programming through leadership of a team comprising 15-20 staff and volunteers.
- Monitored program budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility while meeting program needs.
- Designed training materials for new staff members focusing on relevant topics such as cultural competency or trauma-informed care.
- Identified areas for improvement within existing family services programs through data analysis and research activities.
- Participated in legislative hearings at both the local and state level regarding proposed changes that could affect family service programs.
- Assisted in developing marketing strategies designed to increase awareness of available family service programs among target populations.
- Created comprehensive reports outlining program goals, objectives, outcomes and impact on families served.
- Started as a Family Service Coordinator, advanced to Manager, and been serving as Director for over 8 years.
Building Block Coordinator
Salvation Army
St. Louis , MO
1997.01 - 2001.09
- Facilitated one-on-one and group sessions with homeless adolescents to discuss the difficulties of being without a home and provided guidance on navigating social situations.
- Coordinated and implemented group outings to build self-awareness and self-esteem.
- Created reports on progress made in achieving goals set by the committee.
- Developed relationships with local business owners, government agencies, non-profits, and other stakeholders.
- Conducted outreach to inform clients about available resources and programs.
- Collaborated with other coordinators on joint projects that benefit multiple projects simultaneously.
- Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
Education
Licensed Real Estate Agent -
Coldwell Banker Gundaker School
Maryland Heights, Missouri01.2017
Social Work, BSW -
University of Missouri Columbia
01.1997
Skills
- Project Management
- Executive Leadership
- Client/Community Relations
- Strong Communicator
- Team Liaison & Builder
- Fast Learner
- Self Motivation
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Insurance Producer, Life and Index 2020
- Real Estate License: Coldwell Banker Gundaker School 2017
- Social Work, University of Missouri St. Louis 2015
Timeline
Director of Family Services
Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
2001.10 - Current
Building Block Coordinator
Salvation Army
1997.01 - 2001.09
Licensed Real Estate Agent -
Coldwell Banker Gundaker School
Social Work, BSW -
University of Missouri Columbia
- Insurance Producer, Life and Index 2020
- Real Estate License: Coldwell Banker Gundaker School 2017
- Social Work, University of Missouri St. Louis 2015
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