Results-driven professional with extensive experience in program management and community engagement. Known for delivering high-impact projects and fostering strong team collaborations. Adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments and consistently achieving targeted outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator-Outreach, Neighborhood Services
Orange County Government
01.2024 - Current
Oversees Yard of the Month and Yard of the Quarter programs- implementing and tracking outreach efforts and substantially increasing community participation. Facilitates Citizen Planner Academy workshop logistics and marketing while boosting engagement, monitoring attendance and evaluations, and emphasizing graduate track. Coordinates “Fixin’ up the Neighborhood”, a program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, providing exterior painting and repairs for residents; adjusts timeline and materials as needed for re-launch events. Collaborates on social media outreach and the refresh of logos and marketing materials. Conducts community outreach through public speaking, meetings, town halls, and tabling events. Tracks and maximizes all outreach outcomes for quarterly reporting and internal analysis using a comprehensive format in Excel. Ensures completion of conference committee tasks by team and plans for execution of annual event for 200 people.
Notables at Orange County Government
Co-coordinator for the annual Orange County Community Conference in 2025 & 2024
Presenter at commissioner townhalls and meetings
Selected presenter for the 2025 Neighborhoods USA National Conference
Selected presenter for the 2024 Mayor’s Citizen’s Academy
Nominated for the “Orange you Amazing” award
Regional Career Development Coordinator/Site Supervisor
HBI, Eckerd Connects’ Project Bridge
03.2018 - 01.2024
Oversaw placement coordinators- managing onboarding, training, and performance. Co-led site operations with contractor-ensuring youth safety and program compliance. Organized various events for youth- including mock interview days, college and career fairs, job shadows, community service, and art events. Made purchases and submitted vocational expense reports. Presented data to the Department of Juvenile Justice on a quarterly basis. Conducted outreaches tracking to ensure team hit goals for job placements and certifications. Reviewed and followed up regarding vocational files and electronic health records to ensure contract compliance. Compiled incident reports and supporting documents. Delivered job readiness training, secured community partnerships, in-kind donations, coordinated events, and developed employment opportunities. Utilized Trauma-Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing with program youth who had special needs. Managed site van safety inspections and maintenance.
Awards & Achievements-HBI
Connected Project Bridge to a $10,000 grant, also on development team and awarding committee
Sunshine Award, 2021 and Standing Ovation Award, 2019
Implemented office recycling
Community Engagement Manager; formerly Program & Volunteer Manager
Foundation for Foster Children
09.2014 - 03.2018
Managed Fostering Success Grants, Celebration Program, Safe Space & Supplies Program, and annual Giving Trees across 30+ sites. Oversaw event, office, specialty, and summer intern volunteers; created a monthly volunteer newsletter reaching 500+ contacts and maintained an extensive volunteer database via Word Press. Executed events for foster children and families (20–900 attendees) such as water park outings, sporting events, and arts events. Created social media posts and website content including news, event recaps, and testimonials. Delivered “safe space” training for DCF investigators, tracked and reported program data, and developed policies and procedures for the newly created engagement role. Utilized a child tracking database for services to assist with philanthropy efforts.
Achievements at Foundation for Foster Children
Obtained a corporate sponsorship of $5,000, which resulted in a repeat annual sponsorship
1,700 children and foster families were served through twelve events under purview in 2017 alone
Volunteer hours increased from 600 to 3,100+ annually
Partnered with businesses, schools, and more, resulting in $30,000 in in-kind donations
Sole staff member responsible for over 300 summer camp funding requests multiple years
Key writer for editorials about youth success stories, events, and volunteers on the website
Authored an article that was featured in the Winter Park Living Magazine
Implemented office recycling
Lead Adoption Specialist, Adoption Specialist, Case Manager
One Hope United
02.2010 - 09.2014
Supervised two adoption specialists, reviewed and approved home studies and files, and audited all documentation requirements, such as reference and background checks- striving for statutory timelines for permanency. Managed adoption and child protection caseloads, including court hearings, documentation, and service referrals. Led recruitment efforts for unmatched children; including children with special needs and physical and developmental disabilities. Attended adoption matching events and also had a child highlighted on the Forever Family segment on the news. Supported adoptive families through transition planning. Performed home visits, arranged and supervised parent/child and sibling visits, conducted family assessments, child evaluations, and safety and well-being assessments. Facilitated positive family outcomes and coordinated efforts with courts and community partners.
Awards & Achievements-One Hope United
Promoted twice during tenure
Re-initiated contractor program for home studies, increasing approved adoptive families
2013-Star of the Quarter; 2012-Innovation Award; 2011-Star Award
2012-2014-Employee Culture Committee Member
2011- “Story of Hope” Contest Winner
Obtained over $1,100 in monetary and in-kind donations for the agency
Toastmasters-Technically Speaking Club 2015-2017 Best Evaluator, Best Speaker, Area Contest Winner (1st & 3rd places), Valor Award; also served as Club Officer
Orange County & Osceola County Children’s Cabinet Member 2015-2016
Youth Development Task Force, Osceola Children’s Cabinet 2015-2016
Community Services Worker-Family Self-Sufficiency Program at Orange County Government-Community ActionCommunity Services Worker-Family Self-Sufficiency Program at Orange County Government-Community Action