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Christina Granberg

Olympia

Summary

Dedicated non-profit program coordinator with over 15 years of experience in social services, both locally and abroad, specializing in client advocacy, compelling communications, and solid staff support. Recognized for people-focused, compassionate approaches and expertise in project management, resulting in both enhanced operational efficiency and client success. Skilled in cultivating relationships and fostering teamwork to optimize resources, driving meaningful outcomes for program participants. Aiming to leverage extensive experience to further advance impactful social initiatives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Homelessness Prevention Administrative Coordinator

Solid Ground Services
Seattle
03.2018 - Current
  • Providing leadership, insight, and support for staff of multiple partner agencies assisting clients of the Housing Stability Project.
  • Conducts initial client assessments and guides program participants through the Homelessness Prevention Assistance Grant application process.
  • Oversees compliance reviews of hundreds of client applications for assistance annually, providing collaborative support and expertise on how to best serve clients and their unique circumstances.
  • Compiles impactful narratives of client success stories for program funders.
  • Coordinating assistance payments for dozens of clients monthly, and troubleshooting with beneficiaries when necessary.

Program Specialist

Solid Ground Services
Seattle
04.2016 - 03.2018
  • Provided administrative assistance to case managers and coordinators.
  • Maintained comprehensive databases of participants and assistance awards for reporting purposes.
  • Coordinated scheduling and logistics for events annually, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Compiled and analyzed client exit interviews to record progress and report client feedback to inform program improvement.
  • Supported coordinators in reviewing client assistance applications, and facilitating payments.

Resource Desk Specialist

Solid Ground Services
Seattle
02.2015 - 04.2016
  • Provided compassionate assistance to hundreds of clients seeking social services, assessing their needs, and connecting them with appropriate resources.
  • Created and implemented strategies to better communicate available resources to potential clients.
  • Assisted over a dozen agency programs with creative and logistical tasks to support and streamline their program missions.

Compliance Coordinator

American Cultural Exchange Services
Bellevue
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Assisted the agency director in the administrative and logistical implementation of State Department-sponsored educational exchange programs for international students.
  • Maintained meticulous records of international student files throughout their application process and placement in the U.S.
  • Conducted a multi-faceted vetting process of local host families prior to student placement.
  • Created supportive introductory materials for students and host families.

Education

Master of Arts - Communications & International Development Studies

Ohio University
Athens, OH
06-2010

Language Certification - Arabic

American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
08-2009

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communications / International Studies

Washington College in The State of Maryland
Chestertown
05-2003

Skills

  • Program coordination
  • Staff support and guidance
  • Client assessment
  • Paperwork compliance review
  • Team collaboration
  • Compassionate crisis management
  • Writing and editing
  • Cross-cultural relationship building
  • Effective communication
  • Resource coordination

Accomplishments

  • Fulbright Fellow, Syria (2010-2011)
  • Solid Ground Award for Collaboration (2023)
  • Solid Ground Award for Compassion, runner-up (2016, 2017, 2018)

Timeline

Homelessness Prevention Administrative Coordinator

Solid Ground Services
03.2018 - Current

Program Specialist

Solid Ground Services
04.2016 - 03.2018

Resource Desk Specialist

Solid Ground Services
02.2015 - 04.2016

Compliance Coordinator

American Cultural Exchange Services
03.2013 - 06.2014

Master of Arts - Communications & International Development Studies

Ohio University

Language Certification - Arabic

American University of Beirut

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communications / International Studies

Washington College in The State of Maryland

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