Hi, I’m
Shelia Williams
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dependable Neighborhood Organizer with 8-year background in grassroots organizing. Excellent communicator with demonstrated cultural competence to influence others to further organizational objectives. Tracks community engagement activities using qualitative and quantitative methods to identify resources for fundraising opportunities.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Whole Child StrategiesMemphis, TN
Neighborhood Organizer
10.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
- Trained effective social change leaders to run strategic campaigns by organizing news conferences, building strong coalitions and generating grassroots support.
- Identified community organizations and leaders to establish and nurture relationships to help build awareness and win reforms for public.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Transcribed data and organized spreadsheets to record pledges, phone calls and canvassing.
High Ground NewsMemphis, TN
Freelance Journalist
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Performed research and checked all facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
- Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
- Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics.
SisterreachMemphis, TN
Board Member
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Monitored operational activities to ascertain effectiveness of results and which areas could use better oversight.
- Crafted business plans that identified long term company goals and also detailed smaller goals to keep organization on track.
- Provided leadership coaching to small business owners, enabling each to find daily motivation, solve problems and make effective decisions.
- Provided personalized business consulting and overhauled services to strengthen client success.
Education
Southwest Tennessee Community CollegeMemphis, TN
Associate of Science from Psychology And African American Studies
05.2014
Memphis Center For Urban TheologicalMemphis, TN
Associate of Science from Psychology
06.2022
Skills
- Community engagement
- Campaign organization
- Contract Negotiation
- Grievance management
- Meeting facilitation
- Mobilization
- Policy initiatives
Timeline
Neighborhood Organizer
Whole Child Strategies
10.2020 - Current
Freelance Journalist
High Ground News
07.2020 - Current
Board Member
Sisterreach
07.2020 - Current
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Associate of Science from Psychology And African American Studies
Memphis Center For Urban Theological
Associate of Science from Psychology
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