Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience & Awards
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JEAN CIDONE

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Extensive experience advocating for underserved communities, including people of color, youths, HIV+ clients and the LBGTQ community. Proven ability to form strong relationships with and gain the trust of colleagues, senior management and clients at all levels. Solid administrative, research, communication and organizational skills. Dedicated team player who thrives within client-conscious environments. Friendly collaborator, creative problem solver and independent thinker.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Success Advisor

CUNY EDGE | Borough of Manhattan Community College
2013.05 - 2024.05
  • Designed monthly seminars to facilitate bi-weekly engagement
  • Managed an extensive caseload of 100 students per semester
  • Collaborated with support programs to optimize academic opportunities
  • Conducted intake and orientation for new students
  • Input and tracked student engagement data

Senior Client Success Manager

SMART GIRL MEDIA
2018.05 - 2024.02
  • Facilitated efficient onboarding and offboarding for clients
  • Developed and implemented client success journey for 6 month coaching programs
  • Managed and monitored client objectives, administered incentives and milestones awards
  • Facilitated communication between client and coach to gather feedback and testimonials

Case Management/Housing Specialist

CHILDERN'S COMMUNITY SERVICES
2017.07 - 2018.04
  • Provided timely and accurate reports to support the operational needs of both the Department of Homeless Services and Public Assistance.
  • Facilitated intake process for incoming residents and aided in their preparation for career readiness.
  • Assisted residents with securing affordable housing subsidies
  • Managed weekly inspections for all housing units

Full-Time Counselor/Intake Specialist

INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
2013.12 - 2017.07
  • Led orientations with new clients to outline residency policies and generate daily census reports in compliance with Department of Homeless Services guidelines
  • Implemented assessment protocols to ensure effective delivery of services in Veteran Services, Mental Health Treatments and Housing Opportunities
  • Coordinated trainings for current and prospective clients

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY
2006-05

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • Serving Underserved Populations
  • Client Relations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Account Management
  • Communications Skills
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Time Management
  • Collaborating With Teams
  • Excel
  • MS Word
  • CARES

Volunteer Experience & Awards

  • EMBODI, Empowerment Program For Urban Teen Males (since 2017)
  • Tribeca Institute, Screenings and Red Carpet Premieres (since 2006)
  • BRIC Community Producer Award (2021)

Timeline

Senior Client Success Manager

SMART GIRL MEDIA
2018.05 - 2024.02

Case Management/Housing Specialist

CHILDERN'S COMMUNITY SERVICES
2017.07 - 2018.04

Full-Time Counselor/Intake Specialist

INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
2013.12 - 2017.07

Student Success Advisor

CUNY EDGE | Borough of Manhattan Community College
2013.05 - 2024.05

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts

SUNY Farmingdale
JEAN CIDONE