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Trina Hodges

Washington

Summary

Visionary operations and engagement leader with 20+ years of experience managing programs focused on youth services, community empowerment, workforce development, and financial oversight. Adept at building collaborative partnerships with government agencies, education institutions, and civic organizations. Demonstrated success directing job readiness initiatives, vocational training, and outreach strategies to support underserved populations. Skilled in staff supervision, program compliance, and creating high-performance, mission-driven cultures. Proven record of meeting performance goals, enhancing retention, and leading multi-stakeholder efforts.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Case Manager / Lead Administrative Analyst

Capitol Bridge & TDB Communications, LLC
11.2023 - 06.2025
  • Led a high-impact job readiness program for disadvantaged youth and adults in partnership with the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES).
  • Conducted intake assessments and created individualized employment plans (IEPs) tailored to each participant’s goals and aptitudes.
  • Oversaw program execution, tracked progress, and maintained detailed case documentation for federal and city audits.
  • Identified employment barriers (transportation, scheduling, skills gaps) and created action strategies to overcome them.
  • Partnered with schools, human service agencies, and workforce groups to increase participant access and placement success.
  • Delivered life skills training, job coaching, and retention support that resulted in a 75% program graduation rate.

Chief Marketing & Engagement Manager

City of Detroit – Office of the City Clerk
03.2017 - 05.2020
  • Directed outreach strategy and civic training programs serving thousands of residents in preparation for elections and the 2020 Census.
  • Built relationships with civic, business, and academic leaders to expand youth and community engagement across city wards.
  • Enhanced program visibility through award-winning campaigns, including a statewide-recognized PSA with CBS Detroit.
  • Recruited, trained, and led 50+ election supervisors and call center staff, improving precinct reporting accuracy from 26% to over 80%.
  • Designed the 2018 Municipal Manual and implemented media outreach strategies that increased archival access by 20%.
  • Actively collaborated with city departments and community organizations to align civic training with workforce participation.

Senior Media Sales & Accountant

WLM Magazine Group, LLC
01.2008 - 03.2017
  • Managed full-cycle accounting for media operations, overseeing payroll, reconciliations, and financial statements.
  • Increased subscription revenue through data-driven discount programs and targeted outreach campaigns.
  • Developed advertising kits and media strategies that expanded brand reach and opened new markets.
  • Acted as primary liaison for media clients and vendors, resolving financial issues and enhancing cash flow performance.

Accountant (Contractor)

DC Government – Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development (DMPED)
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Completed federal audits and closed out $80M in real estate assets to support NCRC dissolution and transition to city oversight.
  • Aligned reporting with HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) compliance requirements.

Senior Accountant

National Capital Revitalization Corporation (NCRC)
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Managed financial reporting and vendor payments across four affiliated development corporations.
  • Reduced late payment fees and accelerated reporting processes through operational streamlining.
  • Supported weekly cash flow analysis for multimillion-dollar portfolios and implemented digital time-tracking systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing & Accounting

University of Maryland Global Campus
College Park, MD

Skills

  • Program & Staff Leadership, Workforce Development & Job Readiness, Vocational & Educational Training Programs, Youth Services & Community Engagement, Strategic Planning & Compliance, Budgeting & Fiscal Management, Policy Implementation & Contract Oversight, Government & Civic Relations, Safety Operations & Risk Mitigation, Data Reporting, Performance Metrics, Problem-solving, Case management Time management, Case documentation

Certification

  • Agile & Scrum Project Management – Udemy (2024)
  • Career Pathways GPS – DC Workforce Investment Council (2024)
  • HIPAA Privacy & Security – IHS / HHS (2025)
  • Certified Elections Registration Administrator (CERA) – Election Center (2019)
  • Michigan Election Official Accreditation – Michigan Bureau of Elections (2017)
  • Congressional City Conference: Community & Economic Development, Media Relations – NLC University (2018–2019)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Airbnb Entrepreneur – Washington, DC
  • 2013 – 2016
  • Managed a 5-star hospitality listing in Washington, DC, serving hundreds of guests. Airbnb Profile: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/839054

Timeline

Case Manager / Lead Administrative Analyst

Capitol Bridge & TDB Communications, LLC
11.2023 - 06.2025

Chief Marketing & Engagement Manager

City of Detroit – Office of the City Clerk
03.2017 - 05.2020

Senior Media Sales & Accountant

WLM Magazine Group, LLC
01.2008 - 03.2017

Accountant (Contractor)

DC Government – Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development (DMPED)
01.2007 - 01.2008

Senior Accountant

National Capital Revitalization Corporation (NCRC)
01.2006 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Marketing & Accounting

University of Maryland Global Campus

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