Kharimah Jones
River Rouge
Summary
Results-oriented communications professional with experience in community engagement, content creation, and public health outreach. Proven ability to manage social media strategies, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and coordinate public-facing events. Skilled in connecting underserved populations with essential services while promoting equity through culturally competent engagement. Seeking to bring creativity, strategic communication, and outreach leadership to a mission-driven organization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Information Referral Coordinator
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
11.2023 - Current
- Serve as the first point of contact for clients, coordinating outreach and ensuring appropriate service connections
- Conduct proactive outreach to inform the public of available resources and address barriers to access
- Explain program guidelines and funding eligibility to internal teams and clients
- Maintain accurate documentation using designated electronic systems
- Collaborate with colleagues to resolve client issues and support outreach objectives
Group Leader
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
11.2023 - Current
- Led youth engagement programs focused on education, social, and emotional development
- Built relationships with families to connect them with support resources
- Adapted lesson plans to meet the needs of children with varying abilities
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment during all programming
Community Health Worker Intern
CHASS Center
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported community engagement efforts through observation and direct client contact
- Revised educational presentations and engaged in digital health platform training
- Participated in diabetes prevention initiatives and follow-up communication
- Gained firsthand exposure to culturally responsive community health education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Wayne State University, Mike Ilitch School of Business
05.2022
Skills
- Client coordination
- Resource allocation
- Data entry
- Case management
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal communication
- Project management
Certification
- MiCHWA Community Health Worker, 05/01/24
- Mental Health First Aid USA, 05/01/24
- An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care, 05/01/24
- Application of HIPAA in Behavioral Health, 05/01/24
- DEI: An Introduction to Multicultural Care, 05/01/24
- Understanding Human Trafficking, 05/01/24
- MI-YDA (Michigan Youth Development Associate), 02/01/24
- CPI Training, Crisis Prevention Institute, 02/01/24
- First Aid & CPR, Emergency Care & Safety Institute, 12/01/23
Timeline
Community Health Worker Intern
CHASS Center
04.2024 - 05.2024
Information Referral Coordinator
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
11.2023 - Current
Group Leader
Wayne Metro Community Action Agency
11.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Wayne State University, Mike Ilitch School of Business