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John Jones III

John Jones III

Oakland,CA

Summary

Dynamic and motivated professional with a proven track record of excelling in program development and stakeholder engagement. Adept at fostering partnerships and enhancing team collaboration, I successfully led initiatives that empowered communities and influenced policy, demonstrating strong strategic planning and innovative problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Programs

Urban Strategies Council
Oakland, CA
11.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated with internal teams to develop innovative solutions for program challenges.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, including government entities, corporate partners, and community organizations.
  • Assisted other departments as needed with tasks related to supporting program operations.
  • Monitored deadlines for projects associated with each program initiative.
  • Identified opportunities for new partnerships that could benefit the organization's programming efforts.

Director of Violence Intervention and Prevention U

BOSS
10.2021 - Current
  • Successfully built up a dormant program and instrumental in growing it to 7 staff and 9 sub-grantee organizations spread out over 7 contracts
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, administrative oversight and support, created documents for ease in reporting submission.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Developed and maintained a healthy and positive relationship and interactions with the City of Oakland and the Department of Violence Prevention including successfully and solely lobbying for Emergency Payments to support the work

Community and Political Engagement Officer

AASEG
01.2020 - Current
  • Successfully lobbied Oakland City Council members for establishing an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement to purchase the City's 50% undivided interest in the Oakland Coliseum Complex
  • Engaged with Community members via traditional media, social media, and public gatherings
  • Provided guidance to team members successfully resolving conflicts as well as provide input for Strategic Planning

Director of Alameda County Fair Chance Housing

Just Cities
Oakland, CA
06.2018 - 05.2021
  • Led campaign to establish strongest Fair Chance Housing ordinances nationwide, benefiting formerly incarcerated individuals and families in Oakland and Berkeley.
  • Formed coalition of over 20 diverse stakeholders to support housing initiatives.
  • Empowered six impacted residents through education and training on policy and community engagement.
  • Collaborated with elected officials to achieve unanimous passage of ordinances amid resistance.
  • Facilitated teamwork by promoting open communication among stakeholders.

Education

Certification - Life Coaching

Blooming Willow Coaching
Oakland, CA
07-2017

FAA Licensed A&P Mechanic - Aviation

WyoTech - Oakland
Oakland, CA
06.2005

Skills

  • Team-oriented approach
  • Motivated professional
  • Process and protocol knowledge
  • Strategic planning
  • People-centered focus
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Staff management
  • Community organizing
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Policy advocacy
  • Program development
  • Partnership building

Accomplishments

  • East Bay Express' Dynamo for Justice Award 2016 People edition
  • California's 18th District Assembly Member Rob Bonta 2016 Equity Champion Honor for advocacy on equity bail reform efforts
  • The ACLU Paul Robeson Chapter's Grover Dye Activism Award in January 2017
  • October the 2017 Hattie Mae Redford Award for Social Justice
  • April 2018 presented a Proclamation from the Mayor of the City of Emeryville in recognition of contributions to the Community during the Celebration of Second Chance Month April 2018.
  • SPJ NorCal Honors 2021 Excellence in Journalism Award Winner for Best Commentary/Analysis

Timeline

Director of Programs

Urban Strategies Council
11.2024 - Current

Director of Violence Intervention and Prevention U

BOSS
10.2021 - Current

Community and Political Engagement Officer

AASEG
01.2020 - Current

Director of Alameda County Fair Chance Housing

Just Cities
06.2018 - 05.2021

Certification - Life Coaching

Blooming Willow Coaching

FAA Licensed A&P Mechanic - Aviation

WyoTech - Oakland

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