Develop an ongoing tool to educate over 150 residents and identify their unique needs
Conducted research and collaborated with community partners to identify opportunities for collaboration
Create and develop an evaluation tool to measure effectiveness and a housing stability toolkit for staff
Established effective mechanisms for ongoing collaboration with community partners
Developed marketing tools to promote our resources to residents
Coordinate on-site outreach and plan relevant activities to address residents' needs
Assist with the administrative aspects of the department's on-site programming implementation by coordinating with various stakeholders to meet department deadlines.
Community-Based Doula
Day One Doula Collective
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2021 - 12.2022
Supported 10+ underserved families with evidence-based prenatal and postpartum care, improving birth outcomes
Participated in promotional and educational activities aimed at informing underserved communities, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders about the numerous benefits of Doula services
Engaged in collaborative efforts with fellow doulas and maternal health professionals to enhance the delivery outcomes of clients.
Substitute Teacher
Edu Staff, LLC
Grand Rapids, MI
10.2017 - 08.2022
Successfully managed a classroom of up 25 + students while adapting to changing work environments and supporting each student's individual needs
Remaining calm and reassuring distressed students created a supportive learning environment
Provided additional support and encouragement to students when needed and maintained a professional and respectful demeanor.
Customer Service Call Center Professional
Fifth Third Bank
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2006 - 08.2012
Responsible for addressing 90 + customer inquiries related to bank products and services each day
Advocating for the bank and customers by suggesting additional products to help enhance the customer's experience
Responsible for onboarding and training of 50 + new team members.
Interviewer
Directions In Research
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2004 - 05.2006
Conducted market research for various Fortune 500 companies
Recruited 10 + respondents during each shift for various market research studies
Gathered and complied data on consumer habits and demographic needs.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Davenport University
08.2010
Skills
Relationship Building
Organizational Skills
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Adaptability
Time management abilities
Community Outreach
Adaptability and Flexibility
Self Motivation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking
Community Engagement
Event Coordination
Partnership Development
Volunteer Experience
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.- Pi Rho Zeta Chapter, Youth Coordinator/ Youth Committee Chair, 09/2017, 05/2023, Served as a liaison for a chapter and was responsible for implementing age-appropriate volunteer opportunities, meetings, and other activities for program participants. Ensured that all program participants adhered to all policies and procedures were followed., Attended meetings, workshops, conferences, and classes to increase knowledge., Facilitated and oversaw the training of newly appointed youth advisors., Responsible for creating, overseeing, and managing the annual youth program budget.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc Pi Rho Zeta Chapter, Vice President/ Past Community Service Chair, 07/2020, Present, Engage with ten or more community partners and stakeholders yearly to promote and increase awareness of the chapter's activities., Develop, coordinate, and promote the chapter's goals and objectives., Organize and manage 7–10-chapter group activities each year., Collaborate with volunteers and partners to achieve the chapter's objectives., Manage the chapter recruitment process, ensuring all deliverables are completed promptly., Lead the onboarding and training of new members.