Frances A. Gillison
Community Outreach Coordinator
Savannah,GA
Summary
Has several years of experience in data analysis, economic growth, social advocacy, and management. Experience in researching and managing community based projects to meet the specific needs of the public. Have worked on local government funded projects to promote sustainability, growth of local communities, and multimodal infrastructure. A highly motivated, passionate, energetic, and forward thinker dedicated to the socioeconomic growth of society. Persuasive Outreach Director leads planning and execution of engagement and outreach activities with allies and partner organizations. Proven experience in developing plans to expand and effectively engage public in advocacy campaigns and program offerings. Five years of experience and demonstrated success in grant management and knowledge of fundraising principles and processes to develop working relationships with potential funding sources.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Coordinator
SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Violence
Savannah, GA
08.2018 - Current
- Assist in the management of the Outreach Program
- Assist with the supervision of college interns
- Assisting clients with Temporary Protective Orders and coordinating all court, law enforcement, and social service-related activities on behalf of client
- Providing courtroom advocacy
- Coordinate with Georgia Legal services and member of the Savannah Bar Association to provide legal representation for victims
- Maintain files on clients and other required documentation
- Linking victims with other services providers for groceries, utility and rent assistance
- Providing community Outreach and education through presentations, media to the Community and Chatham County
- Act as liaison for victim and police officer, judges, attorneys, shelter staff and other agencies
- Providing emergency responds to crisis calls when needed.
Community Outreach Specialist
SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Violence
Savannah, GA
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Assessed victims of domestic violence for eligibility for TANF
- Assisted victims of domestic violence in obtaining Temporary Protective Orders
- Provided rookie training to surrounding municipals
- Linked victims of domestic violence with other necessary social service, medical and law enforcement agencies
- Maintained confidential case files and records on all clients
- Provided support to Safe Shelter Outreach Program as needed
- Entered all client data in Apricot
- Assisted victims of domestic violence with customized safety planning
- Provide domestic violence prevention and awareness at Neighborhood Association meetings, public schools and local events.
Prevention Specialist
Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire, RCC
Savannah, GA
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Maintained leadership role on the direct service team that provided resources and information about interventions to the community
- Facilitated and implemented prevention programs at the public schools
- Instructed self-defense classes
- Acts as community liaison
- Maintained detailed and timely records of activities, works in a team to create/design new programming to reach a diverse populations
- Facilitated sessions with teens to address unhealthy relationships and risky behavior
Education
Bachelor of Art - Criminal Justice
SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
Savannah, GA 08.2009 - 05.2014
Skills
- Interviewing skills
Accomplishments
- Certification, Awards, Achievements
- 2018 Conference on Crimes against Women Training
- Rebuilding Financially After Domestic Violence: Gaining Financial Self- Sufficiency Training
- 2016- 2017 Prevention Specialist of the Year
- CPR & First aid Certified
- Notary Public
- Victim Assistance Training: Stalking, Victims Compensation, Advocacy, Teen Relationship Abuse, Victims’ Rights and Domestic and Sexual Violence Later life
- Workplace Violence Training
- HIV/AIDS in the workplace Training
- Child Welfare Training and Trauma I& II training
- Georgia Coalition Against Family Violence Best Practice in Documentation and Safety planning Certified
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified
- The Georgia Commission on Family Violence Training
Affiliations
- Rotary International
- Toastmasters
Certification
- [Basic Life Support(CPR and AED ] Training - [3/2021-2/2023
Timeline
- [Basic Life Support(CPR and AED ] Training - [3/2021-2/2023
03-2021
Outreach Coordinator
SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Violence
08.2018 - Current
Community Outreach Specialist
SAFE Shelter Center for Domestic Violence
03.2017 - 08.2018
Prevention Specialist
Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire, RCC
02.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Art - Criminal Justice
SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2009 - 05.2014
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