Corrina Jimenez
Houston,TX
Summary
Resourceful Community Engagement Outreach Director with 25 years of experience coordinating and monitoring community engagement and outreach programs. Expert in community cultivation and membership growth with a proven history of leading Community Engagement and Outreach staff and volunteers through excellent guidance and leadership. Committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life in marginalized communities.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Girl Experience Outreach Director
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
06.2022 - Current
- Expanded organizational reach by 5% through collaboration with organizations for partnership opportunities.
- Organized successful community events that promoted the organization's mission and raised awareness of its services.
- Streamlined internal processes for efficient management of outreach initiatives and increased team productivity.
- Mentored staff members in best practices for community engagement, building a high-performing outreach team.
- Optimized $1,620,000 budget allocation by identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality programming standards.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Developed and implemented training programs for 6 Outreach Managers and 47 part-time staff.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Improved donor relations through targeted communication and relationship-building initiatives.
Community Engagement Director
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
09.2018 - 06.2022
- Key member in developing marketing materials and documents for brand accuracy and trending design
- Managed promotional approaches for over seven membership strategies launched each year
- Improved, implemented, and provided Community Engagement training for both volunteers and staff to enhance performance
- Fostered positive relationships with key community partners within Houston and 26 surrounding counties.
- Provided leadership insight and mentoring to 10 newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various school districts and other community partners
- Established relationships with other Girl Scout Councils to collaborate on membership strategies and overcoming obstacles
- Established performance goals for 17 employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching membership objectives
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost team morale and promote employee retention and growth
- Led development and management of recruitment operating budget of $159,000.
- Managed editorial calendars and rescheduled PR events and meetings.
Community Engagement Assistant Director
Girl Scout of San Jacinto Council
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Assisted with strategic membership planning and backfilled in four open Community Engagement positions
- Achieved goal in six assigned service areas
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, and training team members
- Trained new Community Engagement Managers on proper protocols and customer service standards
- Delivered strategy and procedure training to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Created and implemented recruitment and marketing planning tools
- Reduced Community Cultivation budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Membership Experience Sr. Manager
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with cross functional leadership to provide effective guidance for Membership Managers
- Trained and mentored new employees on membership practices and business operations
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize service models and achieve membership goals
- Networked with local and regional community partners to promote partnerships and drive growth
- Established team weekly priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance
- Managed Mission Delivery Team comprised of recruitment, volunteer experience, and girl experience staff.
Membership Manager
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
09.2004 - 07.2013
- Increased membership retention through effective communication strategies and personalized outreach.
- Optimized member experience by introducing new benefits and services tailored to individual needs.
- Analyzed membership data to identify trends and opportunities for growth, informing future strategy decisions.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, including school partners, sponsors, and community organizations.
- Coordinated volunteer initiatives that allowed members to give back to their communities while strengthening their connections within the organization.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to ensure seamless coordination of member-related activities and events.
Family Development Specialist
AVANCE Early Head Start
09.1999 - 08.2004
- Improved access to community resources for families by developing strong relationships with local organizations and agencies.
- Assisted families in setting realistic goals, leading to increased self-sufficiency and improved quality of life.
- Promoted positive parent-child interactions by modeling effective communication techniques during home visits and group sessions.
- Strengthened partnerships between families and service providers by coordinating referrals, advocating for client needs, and fostering open communication channels.
Special Education Transition Coordinator
Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority
03.1996 - 09.1999
- Enhanced student transition success by implementing individualized education plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Increased community involvement for students with disabilities by establishing partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
- Improved post-secondary outcomes by providing comprehensive career assessments and developing tailored vocational training programs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from school to adult life with comprehensive planning, collaboration, and ongoing support services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX01.1995
Skills
- Staff and Volunteer Team Management
- Budget Development and Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Resolution, High Level of Active Listening and Negotiation
- Staff and Volunteer Training and Development
- MS Office, Salesforce, Teams, Zoom, Power Plan, Foxit, and Canva
- Ability to work with all programs areas of agency
- Ability to network effectively and cooperatively with diverse populations
- Ability to perform effectively in public speaking and presenting to groups Proficient in Sandler Sales Model
Timeline
Girl Experience Outreach Director
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
06.2022 - Current
Community Engagement Director
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
09.2018 - 06.2022
Community Engagement Assistant Director
Girl Scout of San Jacinto Council
08.2015 - 08.2018
Membership Experience Sr. Manager
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
06.2013 - 07.2015
Membership Manager
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
09.2004 - 07.2013
Family Development Specialist
AVANCE Early Head Start
09.1999 - 08.2004
Special Education Transition Coordinator
Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority
03.1996 - 09.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Howard Payne University
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