Kimberly Abramson

Accomplished Program Coordinator offering experience implementing new and innovative programs aimed at meeting the needs of the community. Highly skilled at building lasting relationships at all levels. Accomplished Prevention Specialist, well-versed in coordinating and implementing large scale initiatives in high-stress environments. Expert in behavioral health prevention,personnel leadership, resource management and key decision-making. Articulate, motivational and analytical in approaching problems impacting team performance or station results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

• Department of Defense, Marine Corps Community Services, Suicide Prevention & Response Program Coordinator, Develop and implement comprehensive education programs/presentations for families and community to include suicide, domestic abuse, child abuse and sexual assault prevention and awareness, Delivered weekly parenting classes, Enhance coordinated efforts of outreach, organization and program development within the local communities, Conduct Awareness Campaigns in conjunction with National Campaigns, Conduct annual inspections of 7 Child Development Centers and Suicide prevention programs, Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate programs to support military members and their families and adapt accordingly, Develop and Facilitate educational classes and workshops with the desire to enhance life skills and self wellness to include anger management, stress management, and communication & conflict resolution, Work as part of a coordinated community response with to facilitate large outreach events, Create program goals, deliverables, and initiatives, Responsible for creation and distribution of marketing materials (brochures, banners, posters, etc.), Create, maintain, and update website, Serve as a subject matter expert for National Conferences and media inquiries, Attend weekly, monthly meetings
• ZEIDERS ENTERPRISES, Command Navy Region Southwest Sexual Assault Program Manager, Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Facilitated sexual assault prevention and response training to military personnel including workshops, briefings and seminar programs, Supervised, trained, and motivated a team of 23 employees. Built, trained, and supported a volunteer victim advocate team of 575 people, Oversaw program management, administration, and implementation across 9 military bases and 150,000 active duty personnel, Conducted up to 10 public speaking and training programs per month attended by up to 600 people per session, Continually monitored service quality and delivery to victims of sexual assault, providing oversight to up to 90 cases concurrently, Managed volunteer recruitment, screening, selection, orientation, training, evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary action, Interfaced with a wide range of social and human services agencies, healthcare facilities, and law enforcement personnel, Coordinated curriculum development, development of training and program support materials, and rollout of standard operating procedures, Dramatically increased program visibility, infrastructure, and support services and implemented community outreach programs
• SERCO, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Family Advocacy, Pioneered Victim Support Services program, designing and launching first of its kind education and awareness program at Fort Lewis, Oversaw a team of 6 victim advocates, 3 interns, and 76 Unit Victim Advocates, Conducted public speaking and educational programs to groups of up to 3,500 people, Evangelized program to base personnel, orchestrating all marketing, networking, public relations, and local community service programs, Developed all policies and procedures, case management protocols, documentation standards, and reporting and tracking mechanisms, Chaired Sexual Assault Review Board to ensure compliance to military codes and specifications, Consistently met or exceeded program goals and objectives and increased awareness and utilization of the program
• PPDG, Victim Advocate, Family Advocacy, Provided 24/7 crisis intervention and support to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, Interfaced with military, law enforcement, court personnel and provided court testimony, Advised commands, military affiliates, civilian law enforcement, and local agencies regarding education and prevention requirements, Served as a Subject Matter Expert in writing and developing related Department of Defense policies and procedures, Contributed to a collaborative community response and support team (New Parent Support, Child & Protective Services, Drug / Alcohol), Co-facilitated weekly children's support groups. Counseled military families as part of a pilot wartime program, Updated, maintained, and analyzed a wide range of case statistics

• Prime for Life Instructor, 2016
• SafeTALK Instructor, 2018
• UMAPIT Master Trainer, 2020
• Century Anger Management Instructor, 2011