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Myesha Thornton

Myesha Thornton

Outreach Coordinator
Atlanta, GA,GA

Summary

Persuasive Program Coordinator with proven experience in developing plans to expand and effectively engage public in advocacy campaigns and program offerings. 7 Years of demonstrated successes in program implementation, data collection and analysis, volunteer recruitment and retention, and processes to develop working relationships. Practiced at enhancing community support with forward-thinking strategies and skilled leadership over teams and resources. Well-organized, industrious and dedicated to boosting support to meet expanding requirements.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Coordinator

Lost N Found Youth Inc
Atlanta, GA
11.2019 - Current
  • Trained and managed 5 outreach team leaders and oversaw training and mentoring of up to 50 volunteers each quarter.
  • Established systems for tracking and documentation of data for outreach and organization's supply pantry.
  • Liaised with nonprofits and other organizations to find resources for targeted demographic, enhance community awareness, and promote services
  • Scheduled quarterly outreach exhibitions and educated employees on assisting youth experiencing homelessness.
  • Advocated for client needs and funding for at-risk groups.
  • Managed outreach volunteer calendar and verified coverage of key roles during volunteer unavailability.
  • Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support.

Assistant Community Manager

Village at Deaton Creek HOA
Atlanta, GA
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Oversaw implementation and training of staff and committee members for new software.
  • Facilitated transition meetings with new management company
  • Obtained bids for capital projects and maintenance for HOA-managed facilities.
  • Assisted in leading team of 19, serving 1,144 homes.
  • Created and distributed resource lists for homeowners regarding home maintenance and repairs.
  • Complete compliance checks and follow-ups to ensure that homes are following design guidelines.
  • Served as mediator for conflict between residents, committees, and staff members.
  • Oversaw maintenance staff for facilities and grounds maintenance.
  • Staff liaison to Architectural Review Committee by processing applications for home exterior alterations.

Manager in Training

Weidner Property Management
Phoenix, AZ
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in leading team of 17, serving 696-unit property.
  • Increased occupancy from 81% to 95%, decreasing exposure to 5%.
  • Developed and executed customized, quarterly marketing plans to increase prospect traffic, strengthen resident retention, and meet evolving needs of community.
  • Constructed and managed property operating budget, while maintaining accurate records for accounts receivable, accounts payable, monthly/quarterly revenue, and occupancy projections.
  • Collected rent, fees, delinquent accounts, and move out charges.
  • Facilitated resident conflict resolution with sustainable solutions.

Special Education Teacher

Gwinnett County Public Schools
Atlanta, GA
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Designed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed Individual Education Program (IEP) of each student on assigned caseload of up to 10 students according to program guidelines and administrative policy.
  • Trained peers and administrators on working with students with varying degrees of hearing loss
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created educational materials to ensure legal compliance and culturally appropriate approaches.
  • Cooperated effectively and professionally with other members of educational team by sharing pertinent information that was critical to students' success.

Special Education Teacher

Cobb County School System
Atlanta, GA
07.2014 - 08.2016
  • Designed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed Individual Education Program (IEP) of each student on assigned caseload of up to 10 students according to program guidelines and administrative policy.
  • Trained peers and administrators on working with students with varying degrees of hearing loss
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Created educational materials to ensure legal compliance and culturally appropriate approaches.
  • Cooperated effectively and professionally with other members of educational team by sharing pertinent information that was critical to students' success.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education, Special Education

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
08.2009 - 07.2013

Work Availability

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Skills

Program development

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Quote

There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.
Ray Goforth

Timeline

Outreach Coordinator

Lost N Found Youth Inc
11.2019 - Current

Assistant Community Manager

Village at Deaton Creek HOA
11.2018 - 11.2019

Manager in Training

Weidner Property Management
08.2017 - 08.2018

Special Education Teacher

Gwinnett County Public Schools
07.2016 - 08.2017

Special Education Teacher

Cobb County School System
07.2014 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Education, Special Education

Valdosta State University
08.2009 - 07.2013
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