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Emma Berrelleza OBrien
Glendale,CA
Summary
Experienced non-profit professional with a passion for health equity and supporting vulnerable populations to thrive, 8 years experience in program development, highly skilled at creating robust partnerships with community stakeholders and employers to cultivate community economic resilience. Excellent interpersonal skills with a solutions focused mindset, commited to supporting UniteLA achieve it's mission.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Program Manager
Meet Each Need With Dignity
6 2023 - Current
- Provide oversight to MEND's Here We Thrive programs to increase community economic stability and wellness.
- Provide direct supervision to a team of 7, coaching them to meet key performance indicators, grant objectives, and MEND strategic plan goals
- Oversee the planning and implementation of MEND's quarterly Job & Resource Fairs
- Build robust partnerships with local employers and resource partners that align with talent needs and experience
- Conduct hiring and interview processes to fill program vacancies
- Deliver high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
Food Connections Coordinator
Jacobs And Cushman San Diego Food Bank
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Establish and manage a new program from inception to completion showcasing strong technical skills and problem solving abilities
- Provide client centered services to community members experiencing food insecurity
- Generate Food ID cards for clients to facilitate a smoother and more welcoming client experience at food distributions
- Partner with local organizations such as 211 to receive and manage client referrals experiencing nutrition security
- Serve on the Food Bank's Programs Task Force to support a more trauma informed and positive client experience
Transitional Living Program Case Manager
SBCS
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Oversaw program operations and coordination to ensure deliverables were met
- Provided intensive case management to 16+ clients experiencing homelessness
- Linked clients to local FQHC's to support a variety of health needs including mental health and physical health
- Developed robust collaborations with community stakeholders to meet client supportive needs
- Fostered working relationships with client physicians, social workers, therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic documentation systems
- Served on SBCS' Training Committee to support agency wide training facilitation and planning
- Produced high quality and insightful reports in a timely fashion
- Maintain excellent documentation and data keeping practices
- Collaborated across team and community to coordinate client services
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
Youth Emergency Outreach Case Manager
SBCS
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided basic needs and case management services to 141+ clients experiencing homelessness
- Linked clients to local partner physical and mental health stabilization, housing programs, on-going supportive services
- Used coordination and planning skills to meet grant deliverables according to schedule
- Maintained excellent data tracking and analysis practices
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with clients and address concerns
- Produced high quality and insightful reports in a timely fashion
- Maintained excellent communication with team for heavy-cross functional work
Health and Wellness Coach
Self-Employed
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Supported clients to develop and achieve health and wellness goals related to stress reduction and management
- Guided clients to achieve wellness through nutrition and lifestyle changes
- Organized and led workshops and classes for interested clients, providing tips and advice for lifestyle changes and healthy living
- Sent weekly emails with nutrition and mental health advice
Community Building Coordinator
Community HousingWorks
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided community services to 300 low-income apartment residents
- Facilitated monthly resident meetings
- Facilitated weekly Resident Leadership Academy trainings on the social determinants of health
- Established relationships with community partners to coordinate resident workshops
- Implemented weekly healthy food distribution to foster community wellness
- Oversaw and ran community after-school program
Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator
KidWorks
03.2016 - 10.2018
- Facilitated 10+ community workshops on health and wellness topics
- Led team of 10+ youth leaders in community health policy campaigns and initiatives to decrease local food and nutrition insecurity
- Led weekly nutrition workshops for youth
- Initiated quality student programming, outreach services, and retention
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently
- Led variety of presentations for diverse audiences
- Coordinated workshops and formed partnerships with community organizations
- Collected research/data and analyzed community survey results and statistics
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, CA 08.2012 - 05.2015
Certified Hunger Free Navigator -
San Diego Hunger Coalition
04.2023 - 04.2023
Certified Health and Wellness Coach Families, Adults, and Seniors -
Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
10.2018 - 12.2018
Skills
8 years experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders and partners
Excellent Communication Skills - Verbal and Written
Robust relationship building skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Highly collaborative individual with strong ability to work well in teams
Software
Google Suite
ETO
Timeline
Certified Hunger Free Navigator -
San Diego Hunger Coalition
04.2023 - 04.2023
Food Connections Coordinator
Jacobs And Cushman San Diego Food Bank
02.2023 - 05.2023
Transitional Living Program Case Manager
SBCS
01.2022 - 02.2023
Youth Emergency Outreach Case Manager
SBCS
03.2020 - 01.2022
Health and Wellness Coach
Self-Employed
03.2019 - 04.2021
Certified Health and Wellness Coach Families, Adults, and Seniors -
Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
10.2018 - 12.2018
Community Building Coordinator
Community HousingWorks
10.2018 - 03.2020
Youth and Community Engagement Coordinator
KidWorks
03.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Vanguard University
08.2012 - 05.2015
Program Manager
Meet Each Need With Dignity
6 2023 - Current
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