Jada Autman
Houston,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable Credible Messenger with proven background in mentoring at-risk youth through transformative programs. Built strong rapport with individuals, fostering personal growth and resilience. Demonstrated exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills to guide youth toward positive outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Collective Action For Youth
02.2024 - Current
- Facilitated personalized mentoring sessions to support emotional and educational growth of at-risk youth and young adults.
- Developed and implemented engaging programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Collaborated with families and community organizations to enhance resources for youth development.
- Boosted self-esteem for at-risk youth through consistent support, encouragement, and positive reinforcement.
- Mentored and supported 10-15 mentees while maintaining a minimum of 3 meaningful interactions per week via meeting, check-ons, and feedback sessions ro ensure consistent progress and engagement.
Gen Coordinator/Organizer
People's Legal Clinic
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinate events and raise awareness of teen and young adult voter engagement for the 18 to 35 year old population while organizing with community leaders to increase voter participation in the upcoming November 2024 election.
- Develop relationships with community partners within Harris and surrounding counties to promote voter education.
- Host forums and organize community events for the targeted population to create awareness of various issues to be considered during the election.
- Attend and support community based events to promote and increase voter awareness.
- Recruit and grow a team of volunteers to expand outreach efforts in the community.
- Participate in monthly culture meetings to discuss challenges presented in the voting community.
- Collaborate with PLC leadership to create the campaign budget for community outreach, collect receipts for expense reports and submit timesheets.
- Participate in the shared grant decision process for funding appropriations.
- Collect and manage data retrieved from young adult events.
- Attend various training sessions to enhance professional skills.
- Create messages to communicate future engagement activities and sponsor giveaways to youth and prospective voters.
Community canvasser/ phone banker
TOP (Texas Organizing Project)
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Canvassed Harris County communities to raise awareness on the presidential election.
- Worked for Tarsha Jackson's District B campaign in which she was elected into City Council.Went door to door canvassing and reached out to constituents via phone banking to encourage voter participation
- Engaged community members to raise awareness of local issues and initiatives.
- Conducted door-to-door outreach to promote civic participation and voter registration.
Hands On Personal Services
Self Employed Services
01.2011 - 12.2022
- Services provided: tutoring, transportation to activities, mentoring.
- Organized community outreach events to engage local residents and promote volunteer opportunities.
- Coordinated logistics for food drives, ensuring efficient collection and distribution processes.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to expand service offerings and resources available to community members.
Education
Associates of Art Degree - General Studies
North Harris Lone Star College
Houston, TX05.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Collection/Entry
- Relationship Building
- Project Coordination
- Meeting Coordination
- Event Coordination/Planning
- Volunteer Coordination
- Youth mentorship
- Program development
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Volunteer recruitment
- Voter education
- Public speaking
- Partnership development
- Outreach initiatives
Affiliations
Member of Good Hope Church
Certification
- Credible Messenger Mentoring Training - 02/28/2024
Assessments
- Work style: Conscientiousness, Highly Proficient, 09/01/20
- Medical receptionist skills, Proficient, 09/01/20
- Delivery driver, Proficient, 09/01/20
Timeline
Mentor, At-Risk Youth
Collective Action For Youth
02.2024 - Current
Gen Coordinator/Organizer
People's Legal Clinic
07.2023 - Current
Community canvasser/ phone banker
TOP (Texas Organizing Project)
10.2020 - 07.2023
Hands On Personal Services
Self Employed Services
01.2011 - 12.2022
Associates of Art Degree - General Studies
North Harris Lone Star College