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Mato-Anju Lum

Farmington,UT

Summary

Skilled Community Development Coordinator with background in facilitating community engagement and developing strategic partnerships. Experience includes coordinating community outreach programs, conducting needs assessments, and implementing sustainable development projects. Strengths lie in collaborative leadership, communication, project management, and stakeholder relationship building. Demonstrated impact through successful program implementation and increased community participation.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Service Specialist

Precious AFC Home
Detroit, MI
04.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented programs to address social service needs in the community.
  • Conducted home visits to assess client's physical and emotional well-being.
  • Collaborated with a wide variety of stakeholders including government agencies, non-profits, schools and employers to coordinate services for clients.
  • Organized community events to raise awareness about available social services.
  • Worked closely with families to develop personalized plans for long-term success.

Community Mobilizer

UNICEF
Cameron
08.2012 - 06.2024
  • Conducted outreach activities to build relationships with key stakeholders in the community.
  • Organized and facilitated meetings between local organizations and government representatives.
  • Provided training sessions on effective communication techniques for community members.
  • Compiled reports detailing the progress of various initiatives within the community.
  • Recruited new volunteers by attending job fairs and other recruitment events.

Development Trainer

Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority
Cameron
08.2014 - 03.2023
  • Prepared materials such as course outlines, handouts, and exercises for staff development classes.
  • Maintained records of employee participation in training activities.
  • Organized workshops and seminars on various topics related to professional development.
  • Assisted in developing manuals, guidelines, policies, procedures, and other documents related to training processes.
  • Coordinated with internal stakeholders to identify skill gaps among staff members.

Community Social Worker

Cameroon Medical Women Association
Cameron
05.2010 - 07.2015
  • Assisted clients in accessing resources such as healthcare, housing, education, employment and other basic needs.
  • Conducted home visits to assess client's physical and emotional well-being.
  • Provided case management services to clients, including assessment, goal setting, advocacy, referral and follow-up.
  • Collaborated with a wide variety of stakeholders including government agencies, non-profits, schools and employers to coordinate services for clients.
  • Organized community events to raise awareness about available social services.

Education

Diploma - Development Studies

Pan African Institute For Development
Cameron
10-2010

Bachelor of Science - Science in Sociology And Anthropology

University of Buea
Cameron
08-2009

Skills

  • Needs Assessment
  • Volunteer Management
  • Project Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Community Outreach
  • Excellent Communication
  • Community assessment
  • Capacity Building
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Time management abilities
  • Team Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Community Service Specialist

Precious AFC Home
04.2024 - Current

Development Trainer

Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority
08.2014 - 03.2023

Community Mobilizer

UNICEF
08.2012 - 06.2024

Community Social Worker

Cameroon Medical Women Association
05.2010 - 07.2015

Diploma - Development Studies

Pan African Institute For Development

Bachelor of Science - Science in Sociology And Anthropology

University of Buea
Mato-Anju Lum