JEFFREY ADAMS
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dependable and hardworking community professional with experience supporting underserved and vulnerable populations through community based outreach and service work. Comfortable working in challenging environments and connecting with people from different backgrounds, including individuals who may be experiencing homelessness, substance use, or other barriers to services. Known for showing up for the team and community and doing whatever is needed to get the work done. Brings a hands on, people first approach, strong leadership experience, and a genuine commitment to helping people feel respected, heard, and connected to support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CANVASSING TEAM SUPERVISOR
Prevention Partnership / West Side Heroin & Opioid Task Force
09.2024 - Current
- Supervise a team of 8–10 canvassers conducting community outreach throughout Chicago's West Side.
- Lead door to door outreach providing Narcan, harm reduction supplies, community resources, and education.
- Helped reach more than 30,000 doors through community canvassing efforts.
- Conduct outreach throughout Austin, East and West Garfield Park, Lawndale, and Humboldt Park.
- Build relationships with residents by listening to their concerns, answering questions, and offering support based on their needs.
- Connect community members with available services and resources.
- Respond to overdose spikes and community hot spots with partner organizations through outreach blitzes and Narcan distribution.
- Train, guide, and support canvassers while keeping outreach organized and focused on community needs.
- Provide required team updates and outreach information to the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH).
RESTAURANT MANAGER
Phenomenal Ribs
04.2020 - 09.2024
- Recruited, trained, coached, and supervised staff in a busy, fast paced environment.
- Managed employee timekeeping and payroll responsibilities.
- Handled customer concerns and resolved problems calmly and professionally.
- Developed procedures to improve staff performance and daily operations.
- Maintained health, safety, and workplace standards.
CUSTODIAN
Do & Co Chicago Catering
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Worked as part of a team in a fast paced setting.
- Supported staff training and cross training.
- Followed workplace safety and sanitation requirements.
Education
GED -
IDOC
06-1999
Skills
- Harm Reduction
- Community Outreach
- Community Engagement
- Underserved Populations
- Crisis Response
- Crisis Intervention
- Overdose Response
- Street Outreach
- Community Education
- Resource Navigation
- Team Supervision
- Staff Training
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Dependability
Timeline
CANVASSING TEAM SUPERVISOR
Prevention Partnership / West Side Heroin & Opioid Task Force
09.2024 - Current
RESTAURANT MANAGER
Phenomenal Ribs
04.2020 - 09.2024
CUSTODIAN
Do & Co Chicago Catering
04.2019 - 03.2020
GED -
IDOC