Management and expansion of 6+ new partnerships with other community organizations, employers, educational entities, in support of program success and future growth.
Create and maintain calendar activities/events that provide a variety of resident centered experiences.
Develop sense of community among residents and their neighbors using organization and facilitation skills.
Educate residents, families, and staff on available resources.
Developed efficient processes and procedures to achieve prompt delivery and completion of service projects.
Program Manager
GIRLS INC. OF MEMPHIS
06.2022 - 11.2022
Managed a team of 5 facilitators, volunteers, and interns to provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
Maintained budgets, optimized expenses, developed policies and procedures.
Identified opportunities for new partnerships with community stakeholders and guardians.
Developed and implemented quality year-round program/curriculum for youth ages 5 – 18.
Engaged in quality assurance practices for program excellence.
Recruited, hired, trained, supported, and evaluated program facilitators.
Fostered participant recruitment, registration, on-boarding, and retention.
Client Pathway Coordinator
HOSPITALITY HUB OF MEMPHIS
12.2020 - 01.2022
Supervised 2 caseworkers, volunteers, and social work interns to evaluate performance in furthering The Hub's mission.
Engaged in community outreach to secure in-kind donations, and other resources for 20+ clients.
Successfully moved clients from homelessness to self-sufficiency by 45%.
Provided training and direction to create effective resolutions for both staff and clients in a transitional living facility.
Led educational classes for vulnerable individuals to support growth.
Developed strategies to ensure the program and policies were consistent with grant requirements.
Resolved conflict during shifts using de-escalation and mediation skills.
Agency Relationship Associate
UNITED WAY OF THE MIDSOUTH
01.2020 - 08.2020
Established and maintained collaborative partnerships with community agencies, stakeholders, and organizations.
Identified and developed 2Gen focus area of 10+ co-chairs and community representation for strategic goals.
Built awareness of practices that improved outcomes of local disparities.
Participated in staff meetings to discuss innovative strategies to improve services.
Provided technical training and assistance to partner agencies.
Facilitated on and offsite presentations that led to scalable solutions.
Health Services Manager
CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
01.2016 - 12.2019
Assisted with new hire onboarding processes and team projects.
Supported the Director of Population Health with coordination, budgets, and grants.
Attended training statewide and locally to collaborate with other organizations for development.
Served as a liaison between medical staff, therapist, patients, and colleagues.
Directed care planning for HIV case management to 30+ individuals.
Account Specialist
WEST CANCER CENTER
01.2014 - 01.2016
Increased collected funds and annual revenue by 20%.
Instructed new employees in best account management and resolution practices.
Tasked with dissemination of information from incoming patients for billing, insurance, collections.
Prepared statements and contacted insurance companies to resolve outstanding invoices.
Education
Master of Public Administration -
BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY
Memphis, TN
05.2019
Bachelor of Arts Social Services -
BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY
Memphis, TN
01.2016
Associate of Arts Medical Office Administration -
SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Memphis, TN
01.2012
Skills
Team Leadership
Client Advocacy
Status Meetings
Family Service Plans
Meeting Facilitation
Trauma-Informed Care
Affiliations
Memphis Academy of Civic Engagement
Community Alliance Homeless Consortium Governing Council