Jennifer Featherston
Gatesville,TX
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings seven years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Credentialed Advocate (CA) at the Intermediate Level with a designation of Comprehensive Victim Intervention Specialist. NACP#N29-856-2841
Organized Assistant Coordinator with talents in office operations, time-management and recordkeeping. Adaptable and versatile to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent understanding of operation, management and basic maintenance of office equipment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim Assistance Coordinator/Executive Director
Coryell County District Attorney's Office
Gatesville , TX
09.2015 - Current
- Attended staff meetings, notified parents regarding special events and interacted with families on routine basis.
- Delegated tasks to Volunteer team members.
- Held meetings with Victim services department and Volunteer department and outlined goals.
- Collected and entered Offense Report data into Victims tracking software. Accompany them to all court proceedings and set up meetings with prosecuting attorney
- Worked with various times of victims from family members of homicide to sexual assault victims to domestic violence
- 32 hours of CEU's each regarding victim advocacy
- Executive Director of Hidden Gem Family Center that offers programs and services to victims and families in need
- Updated and maintained membership database on consistent basis.
- Provided exceptional counseling, case management, education and job training to diverse client base.
- Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
- Prioritized and allocated valuable resources to meet business targets.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
- Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
Clerk in District Clerk's Office
Coryell County
Gatesville , TX
07.2012 - 09.2015
- Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
- Answered inquiries from general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances and trial dates.
- Prepared and distributed court orders, probation orders and sentencing information.
- Examined legal documents submitted to courts for adherence to laws and court procedures.
- Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
- Collected court fees and fines and recorded amounts collected in "Edoc." software.
- Processed payments for fines and fees, maintained accurate drawers, issued receipts and updated account balances.
Program Director
Boys And Girls Club Of Gatesville
Gatesville , TX
08.2006 - 09.2012
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Developed Award-winning program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles.
- Supervised staff and organized daily activities for children
- Organized 5 different award winning programs for the club
Education
High School Diploma -
Boling High School
Boling, TX05.1988
Skills
- Team Management
- Staff Training
- Report Preparation and Analysis
- Interactive Communication Skills
- Emotional Support
- Client Correspondence
- Travel Arrangements
- Organize community Events
- Supervise staff and volunteers
Timeline
Victim Assistance Coordinator/Executive Director
Coryell County District Attorney's Office
09.2015 - Current
Clerk in District Clerk's Office
Coryell County
07.2012 - 09.2015
Program Director
Boys And Girls Club Of Gatesville
08.2006 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Boling High School
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