Hi, I’m
Carma Jones
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Community Organizer with 5 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. Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Workers Center For Racial Justice
Community Outreach Organizer
2023.02 - Current (1 year & 7 months)
Job overview
- Assisted with development of outreach strategies and marketing tools to reach priority audiences.
- Collected and analyzed data to identify community needs before implementing programs to multiple audiences across state.
- Developed and maintained mutually beneficial relationships with agencies and organizations across state.
- Spoke at public events, evangelizing for organizational goals and interests.
- Transcribed data and organized spreadsheets to record pledges, phone calls and canvassing.
- Coordinated and implemented numerous meetings, forums and community events.
- Liaised with political organizations and initiatives to confirm consideration of community best interests within campaigns and political agendas.
McDermott Will & Emery
Events Team Coordinator
2021.10 - 2022.10 (1 year)
Job overview
- Worked under pressure and met deadlines while maintaining composure in difficult situations.
- Maintained and distributed information for functions and events.
- Drove excellent guest service for events and conducted evaluations after completion.
- Created, maintained and distributed event orders.
- Assisted management in achieving revenue goals set for events and catering.
- Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
Meijer's Warehouse
Asset Protection Specialist
2018.02 - 2021.09 (3 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Reviewed CCTV and audited EAS and exception reports to identify dishonest activity, theft and fraud.
- Leveraged surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to foster safety and security while minimizing company loss.
- Led physical security and safety culture through training and by promoting safe and secure standards.
- Demonstrated industry-standard interrogation skills, conducted interviews and collected evidence and documentation for internal investigations.
- Reported hazardous or unsafe conditions to management to reduce risk of injury.
- Wrote reports outlining activities and results.
- Background-checked potential investors, partner companies and employees and drafted reports of findings.
Independent Living Inc
Home Health Care Aide
2013.03 - 2017.03 (4 years)
Job overview
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
Education
Baton Rouge Community College , Baton Rouge, LA
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
06.2018
Skills
- Issue Awareness
- Community Outreach
- Data Collection
- Public Speaking
- Outreach Management
- Grant Proposals
- Legal Support
Timeline
Community Outreach Organizer
Workers Center For Racial Justice
2023.02 - Current (1 year & 7 months)
Events Team Coordinator
McDermott Will & Emery
2021.10 - 2022.10 (1 year)
Asset Protection Specialist
Meijer's Warehouse
2018.02 - 2021.09 (3 years & 7 months)
Home Health Care Aide
Independent Living Inc
2013.03 - 2017.03 (4 years)
Baton Rouge Community College
Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
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