Taïna Georges
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Sharp-eye, dedicated and reliable with experiences in many fields that have commonalities in community outreach and advocacy. I am passionate about activism through fundraising, non-profit work, and community organizing. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in administrative settings and the field of Community Outreach. i am a hardworking healthcare professional successful at counseling, gathering paperwork, and assisting with different community-based programs. Good communicator and planner with excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Mental Health Counselor
Institute for community Living
Brooklyn, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Providing care, nurturing, treatment, education, socialization, habilitation, recovery/healing, safety, security, and support of adults diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse disorder.
Community Outreach Specialist
Brownsville Think Tank Matters (DRUM)
Brooklyn, NY
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Building communities by maximizing engagement through youth programs
- Using canvassing skills to recruit youth in the community to take part in programs that D.R.U.M (Developing Righteous United Movements) offers to give teens/young adults alternative opportunities
- Enhancing public safety.
Campaign Canvassing/ Phone Banking
Grossman Solutions
Bridgeport, CT
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Providing Canvassing and Phone Banking services for the current Governor's' (Ned Lamont) campaign for re-election within the Bridgeport area.
Adult Mental Health Counselor
Institute for Community Living
Brooklyn, NY
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Providing care, nurturing, treatment, education, socialization, habilitation, recovery/healing, safety, security, and support of adults diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse disorder.
Fundraiser
Blue Sky Cooperative
New York, NY
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Fundraising activist for refugees and children in need, more specifically the International Rescue Committee
- Met on board fundraising quota every day.
Intern at the Office of Congressman Jim Himes
U.S. House of Representatives
Bridgeport, CT
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed data entry on government platforms
- Handled sensitive and confidential information
- Answered all incoming calls from constituents and resolved any issues quickly
- Provided support and assistance to Caseworks
- Draft newsletters, obituaries, and certificates on behalf of the district office.
Campaign Canvasser/Phone Banking
Re-Election of Senator Marilyn Moore 2020
Bridgeport, CT
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with community leaders and organizations to promote the re-election of Senator Moore
- Going door to door in respective districts
- Talking to potential voters, and phone banking.
Community Resources Assistant
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Ensured the safety and well-being of residents by maintaining accurate visitation logs and monitoring security surveillance systems.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for documents and records.
Education
Political Science and Criminal Justice -
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT12-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Microsoft Office
- Case Management
- Fundraising
- Social Media Management
- Community Outreach
- Childhood Development
- Child Welfare
- Organizational skills
- Counseling
- Public Speaking
- Advocacy experience
- Mobilization management
- Data Collection
- Program Planning
Languages
- English
- Haitian
- Haitian Creole
Extracurricular Activities
Founder of University of Bridgeport NAACP Youth and College Chapter, President, 2020 Second Vice President/ Political Action Chair, 2021
Owner of Taï Creations- LLC, 2023
Languages
Haitian Creole
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
French
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adult Mental Health Counselor
Institute for community Living
07.2023 - Current
Community Outreach Specialist
Brownsville Think Tank Matters (DRUM)
05.2023 - 07.2023
Campaign Canvassing/ Phone Banking
Grossman Solutions
10.2022 - 12.2022
Adult Mental Health Counselor
Institute for Community Living
02.2022 - 07.2022
Fundraiser
Blue Sky Cooperative
09.2021 - 01.2022
Intern at the Office of Congressman Jim Himes
U.S. House of Representatives
05.2021 - 08.2021
Campaign Canvasser/Phone Banking
Re-Election of Senator Marilyn Moore 2020
09.2020 - 11.2020
Community Resources Assistant
University of Bridgeport
09.2018 - 09.2020
Political Science and Criminal Justice -
University of Bridgeport
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