NIAMANI WILLIAMS
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Skilled Social Justice and Human Rights Advocate with strong knowledge of human rights practices, initiatives, policies, and procedures and more than 5 years of human rights experience from working with local and national non-profit organizations. Growing experience leading program initiatives and teams in key projects and programs in public service, nonprofit, and government sectors. Experience in various aspects of program development and optimization, developing creative and innovative solutions, identifying problems and opportunities, leading cross-matrixed teams, managing budgets, and achieving superior results. Continually exceeds expectations by building valuable relationships and works well with people at all levels of an organization including stakeholders, senior executives, management, team members, and customers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Square Builders Inc
05.2024 - Current
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Instructed senior leaders on appropriate employee corrective steps.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
- Maintained payroll and benefits for employees in various locations and diminished financial discrepancies through expert program management.
Life Success Specialist
Zarephath Health Center
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Provide academic coaching, study skills support, and personalized success plans to students.
- Lead social-emotional learning (SEL) sessions to build resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-regulation.
- Guide students in career exploration, post-secondary planning, and job readiness, including resume writing and interview preparation.
- Develop and facilitate workshops on life skills, financial literacy, and personal development.
- Mentor individuals through life transitions, offering coaching on goal-setting, time management, and stress management.
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and community partners to support student and client success.
- Offer career counseling, job search assistance, and personal financial coaching (budgeting, debt reduction, saving)
Community Program Coordinator
Project Access
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Implementing core programs including connecting, engaging, and empowering residents across 4 key initiatives
- Supporting Economic Stability, Education for Youth & Families, Health/Wellness, and Community Building programs
- Connecting with residents to identify and provide services, programs, or classes that promote client self-sufficiency
- Coordinating, facilitating, and overseeing an after-school and teen programs serving more than 30 at-risk youth
- Creating and implementing curriculum, providing homework assistance, and leading educational enrichment activities
- Providing remote delivery of resident services such as hosting virtual call-ins, wellness checks, and food distribution
- Partnering with leaders to plan and coordinate staffing and presentation of onsite classes, events, programs, and services
- Collecting, analyzing, and submitting program outcomes data including program attendance and evaluation reports
- Coordinating ESL classes, nutrition education, health information/awareness, and financial education for clients
- Developing and maintaining effective partnerships with local providers to deliver services and programs to residents
Behavioral Health Technician
StreetlightUSA
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Assisted residents in developing life and coping skills while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment at all times
- Worked within a team environment and executed sound decisions in resident crisis and emergency situations
- Coordinated safe transport, scheduled appointments, and wrote weekly status reports for behavioral health teams
- Provided positive and proactive support to residents by engaging in activities and 1:1 or group emotional interaction
- Created documentation and recorded information for each client and responded to supervisor calls in timely manner
- Maintained a safe environment and provided constant supervision of residents in care including regular interval checks
- Coached family members on optimal therapy outcomes aligned with program values using professional partnerships
- Encouraged observation and teaching, implemented specific techniques, and provided ongoing constructive feedback
- Maintained complete, accurate documentation and adhered to confidentiality regulations and HIPAA regulations
Office Associate/Warehouse Associate
AmeriCorps: Mesa United Way
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Served different organizations focused on helping formerly unsheltered individuals' homes with refurbished furniture
- Assembled and provided clients with welcome baskets with essential items for self-care in new rehomed environments
- Served as a classroom helper at Mesa Counts on College to assist adult students in preparing for GED examinations
Education
Master of Arts - Social Justice and Human Rights
Arizona State University
12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Justice and Human Rights
Arizona State University
12.2022
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Mesa Community College
12.2020
Skills
- Social Justice & Human Rights Advocacy
- Program Strategy, Planning & Execution
- Client Success & Service Assurance
- Partner & Project Management
- Strategic Planning & Implementation
- Networking & Relationship Building
- P&L Management & Forecasting
- Team Leadership & Development
- Stakeholder & Client Relationships
- Data Analysis & Executive-Level Reporting
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
- Research, Analysis & Reporting
- Team Development & Mentoring
- Excellent Verbal & Written Communication
Videolink
https://youtu.be/BLoZzxdCHEs
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Square Builders Inc
05.2024 - Current
Community Program Coordinator
Project Access
06.2022 - 01.2024
Life Success Specialist
Zarephath Health Center
01.2022 - 05.2024
Behavioral Health Technician
StreetlightUSA
09.2020 - 04.2022
Office Associate/Warehouse Associate
AmeriCorps: Mesa United Way
05.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Arts - Social Justice and Human Rights
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Justice and Human Rights
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Mesa Community College
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