Results-oriented professional with experience in communications strategy development, material design and production, message and content formulation, and partnership coordination.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Ambitions of Washington
Lakewood, Washington 98499
06.2015 - Current
Coordinate access to community resources for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Engage in community outreach and advocacy for developmentally disabled individuals and their caregivers.
Develop individual specific instruction, development, financial and crisis management plans and oversee their implementation.
Write comprehensive quarterly and annual program reviews.
Create and maintain strategic partnerships within the local community.
Supervise support professionals and coordinate staff scheduling and training.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Ambitions of Washington
Lakewood, Washington
06.2013 - 05.2015
Supported individuals with disabilities to develop personal goals and cultivate problem-solving skills.
Documented daily progress records, drafted reports and managed personal expense accounts.
Supported client community integration activities.
Communications and Advocacy Coordinator
Baylor College of Medicine, Children's Foundation
Kampala, Uganda
10.2008 - 12.2010
Developed and managed the implementation of advocacy and communications strategies, work plans, and budgets.
Executed media campaigns designed to promote health by increasing enrollment of HIV-positive children into care.
Provided technical leadership in advocating for access to pediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment services.
Designed and oversaw production and distribution of information, education and communication collateral.
Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with strategic community partners.
Organized community mobilization activities to foster discussion on pediatric HIV/AIDS.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication, Health Communication