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Jalen Bell

Housing Program Manager
Lansing,MI

Summary

My name is Jalen Bell, I am a housing program manager with extensive experience in project management, community outreach initiatives, and cohort leadership. I have a wide array of skillsets including operations management, volunteer coordination, training development, event production, and strategic partnerships. I am program management professional with history of driving projects to successful completion. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Proven expertise in case management, media arts collaboration, and resource allocation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Program Director

Ingham County Health Department
Lansing, MI
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Lead the AmeriCorps State and National Program, including planning, implementation, and compliance oversight.
  • Recruited, hired, and onboarded AmeriCorps service members; coordinated background checks and hiring communications.
  • Developed training curricula for members and host sites; provided on-site technical assistance.
  • Built partnerships with community organizations to expand service site opportunities.
  • Collected, analyzed, and reported program data for operational improvement and compliance.

Director of Worship & Media Arts

Lansing Church of God in Christ
03.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw all programming for corporate services and events, liaising between leadership and departmental directors.
  • Managed departmental budgets, procurement, and volunteer coordination across multiple ministries and auxiliaries.
  • Directed technical production including media graphics, live broadcasts, and website management teams.
  • Lead talent acquisition efforts for media, music, and fine arts departments.
  • Coordinated training, onboarding, and contract processing for new staff.


Custodian

United States Postal Service
10.2014 - 02.2024
  • Performed facility maintenance, janitorial services, and seasonal groundskeeping.
  • Managed equipment and chemical supplies, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
  • Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
  • Assisted in inventory management to ensure adequate supplies were always available for custodial needs.

Customer Service Associate

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided expert sales support based on customer project needs and product knowledge.
  • Established over 25 new professional accounts and partnerships, and maintained client relationships.
  • Maintained merchandising standards through zone recovery and proactive customer service.
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge, providing accurate information to customers.

4-H SPIN Club Coordinator (AmeriCorps Member)

Michigan State University Extension
11.2019 - 10.2021
  • Organized and facilitated 12 virtual STEAM-focused SPIN clubs, reaching over 250 youth.
  • Recruited and trained 8 volunteers; developed weekly engagement plans aligned with 4-H guidelines.
  • Led quarterly family engagement events and collected programmatic data for impact reporting.
  • Boosted club membership by implementing effective marketing strategies and outreach efforts.

Housing Program Manager

Capital Area Housing Partnership
Lansing, Michigan
07.2025 - Current

Oversee and provide case management services for residents including assessments, service plan development, workshop schedules, and development of community supportive connections.

Manage and monitor contract changes, write specifications, scope of work, and obtain approvals as necessary from all required participants.

Manage timeline of all projects such that completion is achieved in a timely manner.

Prepare and submit reports to supervisor on quarterly basis for all staff services for entire department of PSH. Use this data to analyze strengths and areas of growth.

Supervise case management staff for PSH programs: train new staff, ensure timely data entry (case notes and staff activity logs), provide guidance for connection to appropriate resources, provide inventory management, and replenishment of program supplies.

Maintain/Modify General Requirements for Program as needed to clearly outline, and document program materials.

Monitor program vacancies, the intake for new tenants, and tenants that are at risk for eviction. Provide regular updates to supervisor about number of vacancies and the status of move ins.

Attend community meetings: case conferencing with program partners (twice a month), staff meetings for agency (monthly), and case conferencing for housing connections (weekly).

Input data into HMIS system in regard to program intake and exit.

Fulfill project/grant requirements including billing and/or reporting on program funding as assigned.

Assist program staff in the marketing, promoting, tracking and maintaining grant/funding application programs as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advertising

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science with an earned composite concentration in Management & Media Relations.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Certification

Mental Health First Aid

Timeline

Project Management Credential (PMI)

09-2025
Housing Program Manager - Capital Area Housing Partnership
07.2025 - Current

Mental Health First Aid

11-2024
Director of Worship & Media Arts - Lansing Church of God in Christ
03.2024 - Current
Program Director - Ingham County Health Department
02.2024 - 05.2025
Customer Service Associate - Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
01.2022 - 03.2023
4-H SPIN Club Coordinator (AmeriCorps Member) - Michigan State University Extension
11.2019 - 10.2021
Custodian - United States Postal Service
10.2014 - 02.2024
Michigan State University - Bachelor of Science, Advertising
05.2001 -
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