Michele Grant
Newport News,VA
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Community Services
Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP)
05.2011 - 01.2024
- Established relationships with local organizations, fostering a collaborative approach to community services.
- Managed program budgets effectively while ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards projects and services.
- Launched new initiatives aimed at addressing needs within the community.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Referred customers to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet customers' needs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to community service programs.
- Advocated for community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
Dir, Peninsula Community Development Program
Office Of Human Affairs (OHA)
04.2008 - 05.2011
- Directed and oversaw the daily operations of a 501(c)3.
- Strengthened community partnerships by developing and implementing collaborative projects.
- Boosted local economy by preparing low-to-moderate income families for home ownership.
- Purchased, renovated, and sold low-income, and market rate homes.
- Managed and facilitated a successful homebuyers club.
- Managed grant applications, securing vital funding for essential community projects.
Interim Dir, Peninsula Community Dev Corp (PCDC)
Office Of Human Resources (OHA)
01.2008 - 04.2008
- Directed and oversaw the daily operations of a 501(c)3 include but not limited to administrative and board duties.
- Advised Board of Directors on potential property purchases and cost analysis.
- Project managed several housing projects to include purchase, renovation, and the sales of homes.
- Negotiated with contractors to obtain the best contract price for housing renovation projects.
- Recruited qualified first-time homebuyers for home purchases.
- Marketed, planned and held open houses for completed home projects
- Managed grant funding.
Housing Project Assistant
Office Of Human Affairs (OHA)
11.2002 - 01.2008
- Assisted the Director in achieving timely completion of projects through diligent monitoring and tracking of grant requirement deadlines.
- Contributed to successful project outcomes by providing comprehensive administrative support to the Director.
- Helped to implement and facilitate a homebuyers club.
- Utilized graphic design skills to design/redesign brochures, forms, logos, and marketing materials.
- Assisted with the implementation, coordination and marketing of special projects such as a workforce development program, and hosing fair.
- Provided assistance with preparation of project-related reports, and presentations.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Education
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Averett University
Danville, VASkills
- Marketing Communications
- Partnership Building
- Workforce Development
- Service Coordination
- Nonprofit Management
- Report Writing
- Report Preparation
- Community Relations
- Client Needs Assessments
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional Demeanor
- Community Outreach
- Interviewing skills
- Grant Writing
- Self Motivation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written and verbal communication
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7-14 staff members.
- Directed and managed up to 12 programs at one time.
- Managed several program budgets totaling over $3 million.
- Virginia Housing Consortium - 2018 Housing Warrior Award recipient.
- A program was recognized and awarded program site of the year.
- Helped over 60 families become first-time homeowners.
- Helped over 100 families improve their credit scores 50 points or more.
- Annually helped hundreds of returning citizens become productive citizens.
- For 10 years successfully helped hundreds of veterans from becoming homeless through prevention and re-housing services.
- Annually provided homeless services to hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness.
Timeline
Director of Community Services
Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP)
05.2011 - 01.2024
Dir, Peninsula Community Development Program
Office Of Human Affairs (OHA)
04.2008 - 05.2011
Interim Dir, Peninsula Community Dev Corp (PCDC)
Office Of Human Resources (OHA)
01.2008 - 04.2008
Housing Project Assistant
Office Of Human Affairs (OHA)
11.2002 - 01.2008
Bachelor Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Averett University
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