D. Craig Espree
Oakland
Summary
Substance Use and Housing Program Manager with 8 years of experience leading impactful initiatives in marginalized communities across the Bay Area. Adept at internal database development, grant writing, and cultural competency, with a commitment to destigmatizing conversations around HIV, homelessness, and harm reduction. Passionate about driving community engagement, and consistently exceeding program deliverables.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Use Program Manager
Cal-PEP
Oakland
06.2023 - Current
- Managed the BASS grant, exceeding deliverables over 100%, and enhancing program success.
- Implemented project movement through job descriptions, hiring, and training processes.
- Provided cultural competency training to staff to improve service quality.
- Increased program intakes and drop-in attendance, strengthening community outreach initiatives.
- Oversaw simultaneous operations of BASS and Project Movement for seamless execution.
- Oversaw a $500,000 budget and resource management for multiple projects.
Site Monitor/Program Supervisor
St. James Infirmary
San Francisco
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Ensured participant safety by addressing substance use challenges and administering Naloxone.
- Led harm reduction initiatives, utilizing motivational interviewing and crisis intervention techniques.
- Organized training sessions on harm reduction, homelessness advocacy, and overdose prevention strategies.
- Created a secure environment that significantly enhanced participant well-being and safety.
Housing Program Manager
3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic
San Francisco
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed multiple housing programs, including rapid rehousing and long-term subsidies, to optimize service delivery.
- Served as the primary liaison to funders and partners, fostering collaboration, and managing funding effectively.
- Supervised a team of housing coordinators and case managers, cultivating a supportive work environment.
- Designed, evaluated, and reported on programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Oversaw budget management within the housing department to enhance resource allocation efficiency.
HIV Testing Program Manager/Biomedical Prevention Program Manager/Health Link Navigator
APEB
Oakland
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed Biomedical Prevention Program and cases, connecting clients with negative HIV tests to PrEP services.
- Conducted weekly consultations with clients to improve productivity and self-efficacy.
- Tracked client progress using program database, ensuring robust social service connections.
- Achieved all grant deliverables for HIV/STI testing and prevention with high compliance rates.
Leasing Consultant
AAA Apartment Staffing
Katy
05.2014 - 01.2018
- Assisted prospective residents with property tours, lease applications, and move-in processes, contributing to high occupancy rates.
- Handled leasing contracts, renewals, and resident inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.
- Partnered with property management teams to coordinate maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution of tenant concerns.
- Delivered strong customer service, fostering positive resident relationships and retention.
- Supported marketing and outreach efforts, including posting listings and promoting community events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Merritt University
Oakland, California09.2025
Skills
- Program development
- Grant writing
- Narcan administration
- Program management
- Biomedical prevention case management
- Housing and substance use case management
- HIV Testing Counselor
- Internal database development
- Clinical services
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Leadership
- Public speaking
- Vendor sourcing
- Critical thinking
- Negotiation
- Data analysis
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Cultural competency
- Quality assurance
- MS Office applications
- Google Workspace
- Sales and Marketing
- Property Management
- Yardi
- Onsite
References
- Michael Benjamin, Program Director - Cal-PEP, mbenjamin@calpep.org, 510-904-8595
- Kayla Moore, Supervisor/Site Monitor - St. James Infirmary, kayla@oaklandlgbtqcenter.org, 415-532-4861
- Shakeyla O'Cain, Program Director - 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic, 415-426-8930
- Socorro Moreland, Program Director - Aids Project East Bay, smoreland@gmail.com, 510-543-3249
- Antoine McDonald, Program Manager - California Department of Motor Vehicles, antoine.mcdonald@gmail.com, 510-213-9338
- Joi Jackson-Morgan, Executive Director - 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic, joi@3rdstyouth.org, 415-609-7812
- Joe Hawkins, Executive Director - Oakland LGBTQ Center, joe.hawkins@oaklandlgbtqcenter.org, 510-909-1455
Timeline
Substance Use Program Manager
Cal-PEP
06.2023 - Current
Site Monitor/Program Supervisor
St. James Infirmary
02.2023 - 02.2024
Housing Program Manager
3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic
07.2021 - 02.2023
HIV Testing Program Manager/Biomedical Prevention Program Manager/Health Link Navigator
APEB
07.2018 - 07.2021
Leasing Consultant
AAA Apartment Staffing
05.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Merritt University
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