Brynne Spain
San Diego,United States of America
Summary
Experienced program manager, having successfully designed and implemented multiple programs in the domestic violence and refugee services fields. Proven track record of writing and procuring federal grants, and achieving successful audits of complex grants. Passionate about using any skills I currently have, and those acquired along the way, to aid vulnerable individuals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Refugee Services Program Manager
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
San Diego, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Manage the statewide Afghan Support and Investment Program (ASIP) and the Housing Assistance for Ukrainians (HAU) project, funded by the Refugee Programs Bureau of the California Department of Social Services.
- Responsible for managing a staff of 50+ and budgets totaling $115 million. Manage programmatic, operational, budgetary, personnel, and reporting obligations for both programs; develop and implement policies, procedures, and processes; conduct case review for high-needs clients; coordinate with CDSS and Resettlement Agencies to address urgent and emergent cases.
- ASIP and HAU provide subsidized housing, housing navigation, and case management for eligible Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers across California.
Program Manager - OVC Initiative
Alliance for HOPE International
San Diego
12.2019 - 10.2023
- Wrote and was awarded grants from the Office on Violence against Women and the Office for Victims of Crime.
- Managed the national, 4-year Polyvictimization Initiative, including directing strategy with 5 demonstration sites, research teams, and consultants.
- Conducted quarterly and semi-annual grant reporting for OVC and manage GANs, budget modifications, time-task model modifications, etc. through JustGrants and PMT; provided ongoing technical assistance to Family Justice Centers; developed technical assistance products for other grantees through literature reviews and qualitative and quantitative research in coordination with the University of Oklahoma; conducted community and agency needs assessment with 5 demonstration sites; draft consulting reports that have resulted in tangible and instrumental changes to Family Justice Centers; presented findings and best practices at conferences.
Program Coordinator
Alliance for HOPE International
San Diego, CA
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Wrote Study Tour and Strategic Planning consulting reports for District Attorneys, County Commissioners, and multi-disciplinary teams of medical, civil legal, victim witness advocacy, mental health, child advocacy, and human services professionals in the process of developing co-located Family Justice/Multi-Agency Centers.
- Drafted project narratives, memorandums of understanding, monitoring and evaluation plans, and logic models for $800k-1m+ Office on Violence Against Women and Office for Victims of Crime grants.
- Provided targeted technical assistance (TTA) to open and developing Family Justice Centers.
Case Aide
The Riley Center
San Francisco, CA
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Co-facilitated domestic violence support groups alongside resident psychologist; managed the crisis line and provided counseling, shelter screenings, legal referrals, and emergency shelter referrals; assisted supervising case manager; learned following procedures: shelter and house safety protocols, EPO and TRO guidelines and procedures, trauma-informed case management, shelter placement and exit protocols; created reference document of every domestic violence agency in California, with information including capacity, intake procedures, layouts of family and single spaces, and program duration.
Lead Server
Miller's Rest
San Francisco, CA
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed guest dining experience by seating, taking orders, expediting food and drinks, and managing payments via Aloha—while anticipating guest needs and upselling house cocktails. Singlehandedly served 20+ tables and two private rooms, frequently selling $3,000+ per night as the bar’s only server.
Office Operations Coordinator
Orange Silicon Valley
San Francisco, CA
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Coordinated space and office organization; purchased and managed supplies and equipment - negotiated with vendors; provided administrative support, including scheduling meetings, travel arrangements (domestic and international), reporting expenses, and handling all facilities related matters; planned and produced company events, including agenda, logistics, catering menus, venue selection, set-up and break-down.
Hospitality Coordinator
Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center, Davis, California
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Responsible for: managing, recording and purchasing inventory; coordinating with caterers, tour managers, stage managers, and vendors; supervising and executing food, beverage, laundry and miscellaneous services for Green Rooms and backstage areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Davis
06.2016
Skills
- Program development and implementation
- Grant proposal writing
- Resource distribution
- Staff management
- Organizational assessment
- Public speaking
- Nonprofit sector expertise
- Event coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
Training
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor at Empower Yolo
Timeline
Refugee Services Program Manager
Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego
08.2023 - Current
Program Manager - OVC Initiative
Alliance for HOPE International
12.2019 - 10.2023
Program Coordinator
Alliance for HOPE International
10.2018 - 01.2020
Case Aide
The Riley Center
05.2017 - 03.2018
Lead Server
Miller's Rest
04.2017 - 03.2018
Office Operations Coordinator
Orange Silicon Valley
08.2016 - 02.2017
Hospitality Coordinator
Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center, Davis, California
07.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Davis