Jonitka Hall
Magnolia,NC
Summary
Experienced in proposal writing and skilled at translating technical concepts into concise and compelling prose. Proficient in creating high-quality content for diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage complex projects with multiple team members throughout their life cycles. Capable of making real-time iterations, utilizing data for decision-making, and embracing innovation and adaptability to achieve success. Committed to reducing inequality and enhancing lives through a strong sense of mission. Willing to accommodate meetings with globally-located colleagues outside of standard business hours.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Resettlement Manager
Church World Service Wilmington
Wilmington
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Experienced in proposal writing and accomplished at converting technical concepts and details into succinct and compelling prose
- Creating high-quality content for a range of technical and non-technical audiences
- Manage complex projects with multiple team members through their life cycles
- You can iterate in real-time, employ data for decision-making, and innovate and pivot to find success
- Mission-driven – committed to lessening inequality and improving lives
- Willing to accommodate meetings with globally-located colleagues outside standard business hours
- Created “best practice” standard operation procedures and cross-program end-to-end office practices
- Develop and maintain relationships with local resettlement partners, including but not limited to Departments of Social Services, public school systems, employers, health departments and healthcare providers, and the Social Security Administration
- Coordinate multi-system problem-solving among these entities to facilitate refugee self-sufficiency
- Supports case management and employment staff to remove refugee barriers to employment and realize the goal of family self-sufficiency
- Ensures clients are connected to in-house support and make referrals to external service providers
- Identify support services that may assist clients in becoming self-sufficient, such as ESL, transportation, immigration services, and child care
- Ensure compliance with multiple contracts requirements through consistent, timely, and robust case file review for over $500,000 in federal and state contracts
Senior Employment Specialist
Church World Service Durham
Durham
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Empower refugees to become self sufficient through federal and company guidelines between 180 to 240 days
- Expand employer partners across 100 mile radius
- Completed federal and state programmatic, self-improvement, and racial diversity trainings
Financial Literacy and Job Readiness Coordinator
AmeriCorps VISTA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Recruitment and Managed 25+ Volunteer utilizing virtual marketing platforms and community partners
- Converted In-person programs as cultural orientation and computer literacy to online settings using Zoom and WhatsApp
- Secured $25,000 in grant funding for childcare training and assistance for low-income families Shenandoah Valley region
- Led Multi-agency program launch which connected local organizations to establishing small businesses
Maternal and Child Health Educator
United States Peace Corps Rwanda
Rwanda, Rwanda
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Registered 1000+ infants for vaccinations, monitored
- Liaison between staff and community to identify resource gaps and efficient allocation strategies for supplemental nutrition outreach
- Facilitated government and organizational reports which focused on community health status for pregnant and lactating mothers, health center patrons of children under 2, and infants who were classified as malnourished
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local government, community groups, and other stakeholders
Education
Associate of Science -
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC05.2018
Associate of Arts -
Bard College at Simon’s Rock
Great Barrington, MA05.2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Staff management
- Task delegation
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Operations management
- Project management
Timeline
Resettlement Manager
Church World Service Wilmington
11.2022 - 06.2024
Senior Employment Specialist
Church World Service Durham
08.2021 - 11.2022
Financial Literacy and Job Readiness Coordinator
AmeriCorps VISTA
08.2020 - 08.2021
Maternal and Child Health Educator
United States Peace Corps Rwanda
09.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Science -
Durham Technical Community College
Associate of Arts -
Bard College at Simon’s Rock