Jeanine Halbrook

Own and operate a small business, managing all aspects of operations to ensure growth and profitability through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving.

• Oversee business operations, including organizational structure, facility maintenance, equipment management, accounting, and scheduling.
• Coordinate and manage events such as yoga workshops, paint nights, charity fundraisers, community gatherings, and annual informational booths at local festivals.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies, including web design, social media outreach, and advertising in local newspapers.

Conducted grant proposal research, development, evaluation, writing, and reporting for a community benefit organization supporting farmworkers across California. Played a crucial role in securing funding to enhance the organization's programs and services.

• Secured $350,00 in funding from two government grants through comprehensive grant application package.
• Contributed to long-term strategic planning by identifying potential funding sources aligned with organizational priorities.
• Conducted thorough research to identify potential grant opportunities from government, private, and corporate funding sources.
• Developed and wrote comprehensive grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funding guidelines and organizational priorities.
• Evaluated grant applications to ensure compliance with eligibility criteria and funding requirements.
• Collaborated with program staff to gather necessary information and data for grant submissions.

Conducted comprehensive evaluations of grant applications to ensure compliance with funding requirements and alignment with organizational goals. Provided detailed assessments and recommendations to aid in allocating funds and support strategic decision-making.

• Reviewed and analyzed grant proposals to ensure eligibility criteria and funding guidelines.
• Evaluated feasibility, sustainability, and impact of proposed projects.
• Provided written and verbal feedback to applicants to enhance proposal quality and adherence to guidelines.
• Utilized evaluation frameworks and scoring rubrics to ensure objective and consistent assessments.
• Conducted interviews with grant applicants to gather additional information and verify proposal details.
• Collaborated with program officers and stakeholders to review and refine evaluation criteria and processes.

• Provided one-on-one and group tutoring sessions in English writing, aiding students with writing instruction, assignment critique, and scholarly grammar rules via Zoom for the Access Program Study Hall.

• Coordinated daily activities and facilitated care for preschool through eighth-grade students, adapting to the specific needs of up to 26 students, with an average of 12 students daily.