Passionate Organizer with 10 years of diverse experience energizing marginalized citizens to become productive society members. Creative problem-solver with proven success at fixing broken social systems and enabling long-lasting community changes. Relentless advocate for social change with focus on equipping community members to manage and perpetuate improvements.
Skills
Organizational Systems
Community Engagement
Team Leadership
Community Outreach
Volunteer Coordination
Stakeholder Communication
Customer Service
Client Consultations
Project Management
Excellent Communication
Campaign Organization
Issue Resolution
Resource Coordination
Campaign Organization
Issue Resolution
Resource Coordination
Quote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
William Blake
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Work History
Lead Tenant Organizer
Trestletree United Tenants Association
Atlanta, GA
2019 - 01.2022
Successfully spearheaded strategic planning and execution of community organizing initiatives
Led engagement efforts conducted educational workshops, and managed impactful campaigns on tenants' rights and housing issues
Representing the organization in various forums, establishing key partnerships, and advocating for fair housing practices
Demonstrated proficiency in fundraising, media relations, conflict resolution, and coalition building
Implemented robust data collection systems, ensuring accurate reporting of community issues and progress.
Planned events and activities to drive community interest.
Coordinated with workers and volunteers to identify opportunities for membership growth and mobilization.
Case Management Coordinator/Mental Health Support Worker
Ducre
Atlanta, Georgia
07.2014 - 09.2019
Organized fundraisers and parent workshops.
Assisted with crisis intervention.
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to establish a record of comprehensive patient care plans.
Advised families on available resources in the community that address socioeconomic needs.
Maintained detailed records of all interactions with clients following HIPAA regulations.
Conducted assessments of the client’s physical, mental, and emotional health
Provided advocacy services during court hearings or administrative proceedings related to a client's case.
Collaborated with other social service agencies to ensure comprehensive care for all cases.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Lead Teacher
Educators
Atlanta, Georgia
06.2010 - 02.2014
Scheduled and organized educational field trips and maintained IEPs, and 504 support for student academic growth.
Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
Organized activities to promote the physical, mental, and social development of each child.
Maintained a secure and disciplined classroom to provide a positive learning environment.
Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
Lead Teacher
Young Leaders
Stone Mountain, GA
05.2007 - 05.2010
Organized activities to promote the physical, mental, and social development of each child.
Ensured compliance with state standards by incorporating them into lesson plans.
Organized field trips or extra-curricular activities for students under their supervision.
Provided support services such as tutoring or counseling for at-risk students.
Created and enforced a child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Utilized behavior management skills to foster an environment conducive to student learning.
Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
Education
AmeriCorps Member - School Program - GED
Dekalb Tech Adult Literacy
Stone Mountain, GA
01.2019
Internship -
12.2007
CDA Certificate Infant Toddler/Preschool-Aged Children -
02.2007
Ashford University Online - Human Services
Turner Job Corp Center - Certificate, A-Level Business Technology
Organizations
Journey Award Recipient 2023
Young Women Who Crush Cancer 2021-2023
National Health Ocean Coalition Member 2023-Current
National Low Income Housing Coalition 2020-Current
Georgia For All Coalition - 2021-2022
Partners For Homes Client Advisory 2021-Current
MAREA Ambassador - Current
GEEARS Ambassador - Current
Thrive Atlanta Member - Current
Democratic Socialists of America Steering Committee Member 2020
Housing Justice League Tenant Working Group 2020-2023
TrestleTree United Tenants Association Organizer 2018-2020
Georgia ACT
Organizations
Journey Award Recipient 2023
Young Women Who Crush Cancer 2021-2023
National Health Ocean Coalition Member 2023-Current
National Low Income Housing Coalition 2020-Current
Georgia For All Coalition - 2021-2022
Partners For Homes Client Advisory 2021-Current
MAREA Ambassador - Current
GEEARS Ambassador - Current
Thrive Atlanta Member - Current
Democratic Socialists of America Steering Committee Member 2020
Housing Justice League Tenant Working Group 2020-2023
TrestleTree United Tenants Association Organizer 2018-2020
Overview
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