Myra Griffin
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Experienced community outreach director with a strong focus on volunteer recruitment, event coordination, and resource management. Proven ability to develop impactful programs that enhance local partnerships and fulfill community needs.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Director of Community Outreach
Chester Career College
Chester, Va
01.2026 - Current
- Developed community engagement strategies that strengthened local partnerships.
- Organized outreach events to promote career education programs effectively.
- Coordinated volunteer activities that increased student recruitment efforts.
- Collaborated with local organizations to identify community needs and resources.
- Managed communication efforts through social media and newsletters for awareness.
- Facilitated workshops and presentations to inform about educational opportunities.
- Developed training material for staff members who would be responsible for leading educational seminars or presentations at schools or libraries.
- Identified areas needing additional resources for successful implementation of community engagement initiatives.
- Provided guidance for staff members regarding best practices for interacting with the public during outreach activities.
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
- Conducted recruitment processes for volunteers and staff by leading interviews and assessments.
- Researched and analyzed community needs to determine program directions and goals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Rutledge College
Richmond, VASkills
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Volunteer recruitment
- Resource management
- Training development
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Recognition for outstanding contributions in the Petersburg and Richmond Va. area. Putting on biggest job for in our Richmond area and Petersburg area.
- Certificate of appreciation for putting over 300 people to work in our Richmond area.
- Was honored a grant to teach workshop programs to our Richmond Residents.
- Was honored a grant to teach classes to our Richmond Redevelopment and Housing residents, how to dress for success, how to prepare for an interview, how to speak on an interview, etc.
- Developed a program for placements with local companies to hire our returning citizens.
- Kar Financial presented me with 1st and 3rd quarter Western Union Champion Collector
of collecting 2.5 million for the first quarter and 2.9 million for the 3rd quarter.
Timeline
Director of Community Outreach
Chester Career College
01.2026 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Rutledge College