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Nyedra Turner

Chicago

Summary

Dynamic Field Manager with extensive experience at the Metropolitan Peace Initiative, adept at violence intervention and community engagement. Proven track record in data-driven strategies and effective public speaking. Skilled in relationship building and team leadership, fostering collaboration among stakeholders to enhance violence prevention efforts. Committed to impactful community advocacy.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Manager

Metropolitan Peace Initiative
08.2023 - Current

Serves as an instructor in the Metropolitan Peace Academy.

Provide technical assistance to street outreach workers in the field.

Advise outreach workers on violence intervention and reduction strategies, and use of data to identify hot spots and highest risk individuals.

Co-facilitate periodic case review meetings with outreach teams and be available for one-on-one consultation to ensure effective use of best practices within the field of street outreach.

Actively participate in forums, meetings and strategy session with community members and key stakeholders.

Participate in cross agency planning, development and communication activities as needed.

Ensure adherence to program goals and policies within the project area.

Works with data and evaluation team as well as research partners to manage process of selecting metrics, key performance indicators, data collection and tracking mechanisms.

Other duties as assigned

Associate Director Violence Prevention

Breakthrough Urban Ministries
07.2018 - 08.2023

  • Overseen and managed the organization's violence prevention programs, ensuring they were implemented effectively and aligned with Breakthrough's mission and goals.
  • Worked closely with community members, residents, and partnered organizations to identify needs, develop strategies, and implement programs that address violence prevention in Garfield Park.
  • Tracked and analyzed data related to violence prevention efforts, identifying trends and areas for improvement.

  • Supervised and mentored staff members, providing training, support, and
  • Build and maintained strong relationships with community partners, including schools, law enforcement, and other non-profit organizations.
  • Advocated for policies and resources that support violence prevention efforts.
  • Represented Breakthrough and the violence prevention program at community events and meetings.

Registrar

Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare
06.2014 - 10.2017
  • Verified paperwork accuracy and checked for completion prior to processing
  • Updated patient information in Epic and/or meditech as required based on review of daily charged audit reports
  • Contacted patients to obtain missing information necessary for the successful completion of the meditech preregistration process
  • Reviewed daily audit reports from the charge capture process and processed corrections for name missed-matches, incorrect E numbers, bad service dates and missing revenue sites
  • Answered incoming calls and transferred calls to the appropriate office location

Case Aide/ Case Manager

Haymarket Treatment Center
02.2010 - 08.2014
  • Escorted and transported residents to program activities and meals
  • Assisted in the preparation for residents admits and discharges
  • Observed all residents urine screens on daily bases
  • Maintained all files and charts of residents
  • Completed monthly status reports of residents
  • Assisted the counselor with all residents documents and paperwork

Education

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

Violence Prevention

Metropolitan Peace Academy
Chicago, IL
2019

Medical Assisting

Everest College - Chicago
Chicago, IL
2010

High School Diploma -

Lucy Flower H.S
Chicago, IL
2003

Skills

  • Community advocate
  • Conflict resolution
  • Effective public speaker
  • Relationship building
  • Effective team leader

Timeline

Field Manager

Metropolitan Peace Initiative
08.2023 - Current

Associate Director Violence Prevention

Breakthrough Urban Ministries
07.2018 - 08.2023

Registrar

Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare
06.2014 - 10.2017

Case Aide/ Case Manager

Haymarket Treatment Center
02.2010 - 08.2014

Violence Prevention

Metropolitan Peace Academy

Medical Assisting

Everest College - Chicago

High School Diploma -

Lucy Flower H.S

Northeastern Illinois University
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