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Jamie Ferguson
Mt Carmel,IL
These [were] the potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there they dwelt with the king for his work.
1 Chronicles 4:23
Summary
Strategic and decisive leader with hardworking mentality with over 10 years of related experience.
Community Outreach Coordinator with grant writing, budget monitoring and program oversight expertise.
Accomplished at optimizing outreach strategies and improving program operations, having developed and launched multiple business and ministries.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Passionate community liaison with an excellent reputation for creating lasting solutions that encompass spiritual, emotional and physical solutions for individuals with complex needs.
My heart remains true to creating meaningful, lasting connections to those in underserved and marginalized populations where ever I serve.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Safe HavenMount Carmel, Illinois
Community Outreach Coordinator
04.2014 - 10.2017
Job overview
- Created and implemented working foundation for Safe Haven, a shelter for homeless women and children within the framework of a rural community.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Acted as main point of contact between management, clinical staffs and external community.
- Engaged in public speaking events with local churches and businesses to promote Safe Haven's services and to secure financial donations.
- Designed content for newsletters, social media pages and informational packets.
- Oversaw staff development through creating in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning materials.
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency.
Higher Heights Community ChurchCamden, Ohio
Children's Minister
03.2002 - 08.2003
Job overview
- Recruited and trained volunteers and staff in care of children and facility procedures.
- Evaluated and introduced age-appropriate materials for children and contoured it to lesson plans.
- Offered individual attention for children dealing with learning, emotional or home problems.
- Skilled with care and specific needs of physically handicapped or disabled children.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
P.A.T.HDayton, Ohio
Community Outreach Coordinator
08.1999 - 09.2001
Job overview
- Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Designed program content, including but not limited to: Program manuals, job descriptions, intake forms newsletters, social media pages and informational packets.
- Composed grant requests
- Acted as main point of contact between management, clinical staffs and external community.
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
Education
Edgewood HighschoolTrenton, Ohio
High School Diploma
03.1995
Skills
- Program Development and Implementation
- Organizational Development
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Community Partnerships
- Program and Services Promotion
- Community Development Processes
- Outreach Strategies
- Grant Applications
- Community Advocate
- Crisis Intervention
- Coordinating Program Resources
- Awareness Programs
Timeline
Community Outreach Coordinator
Safe Haven
04.2014 - 10.2017
Children's Minister
Higher Heights Community Church
03.2002 - 08.2003
Community Outreach Coordinator
P.A.T.H
08.1999 - 09.2001
Edgewood Highschool
High School Diploma
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