James Carneiro
Austin,TX
Summary
I am eager to use my background in journalism, along with my skills in coordination, research, and community outreach to contribute to a non-profit that can better the community I live in.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Crim Fitness Foundation
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed 'Downtown Adventures,' a joint Crim-Greater Flint Arts Council recreation series that combined fitness, mindfulness, and local history/ecology
- Delivered hundreds of unique nutrition lessons in Flint Community Schools, combining tastings, workouts, and science
- Acted as Community Liaison at the Crim during Harvest of the Month
- Conducted research on community revitalization to make a compelling case for grant funding
- Organized and coordinated community fitness gatherings at local parks
- Assisted with the production of Better Block Flint, a neighborhood-level community gathering and showcase for further infrastructure development
- Built connections between school staff and community volunteer networks to strengthen Farm-to-School produce networks
Community Resource Developer
AmeriCorps VISTA
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Secured thousands of dollars of in-kind clothing donations for Durant-Tuuri Mott Elementary Clothing Closet and the DTM Garden Space
- Oversaw the construction of Raised Gardening Beds for students with disabilities, as well as the public
- Ran craft projects for student bodies, ranging from flowerpot decoration to barn painting to running sports programs
- Represented DTM at University Avenue Corridor Coalition meetings
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Texas State University
08-2016
Skills
- Fundraising
- Project coordination
- Building relationships
- Networking
- Research
- Writing
- Data entry
- Community outreach
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Crim Fitness Foundation
07.2022 - 08.2024
Community Resource Developer
AmeriCorps VISTA
10.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Texas State University
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