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Vinessa Barrow

Brookland,AR

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

The Reach Center
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Directed and managed the total operations of The Reach Center, which provides homeless services, resource referrals, low-income classes, and mental health services.
  • Trained shelter staff and volunteers (25+) on administrative functions, external requests, scheduling, timekeeping, safety procedures, de-escalation, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills at the Center.
  • Managed caseload of 30 residents, meeting in one-on-one and group settings to counsel, determine necessary services and make appropriate resource recommendations.
  • Responsible for reporting statistical data required for applying for grants and funding on the national, state, and community levels.
  • Maintained all administrative aspects of the Center, including creating and reviewing paperwork, policies and procedures, records, and each individual's documentation.

Policy Clerk

Association Of Arkansas Counties
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Supported attorneys by organizing research, collecting data from other states, reporting case materials, and drafting legal documents.
  • Stayed informed on changes in local ordinances, state statutes, or federal regulations that could impact the staff attorney's or State Representatives operations and/or procedures.
  • Prepared eight draft bills & corresponding research to be introduced by AAC and partnering State Representatives in the 2023 legislative session (6 passed).

Research Fellow

Center for Racial Justice and Criminal Justice
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Interpreted over 120 Arkansas statutes, case rulings, and regulations and their effect on rulings that Judges made concerning bail, fines, and fees.
  • Improved case progression by diligently conducting legal research and drafting memoranda on various legal issues.
  • Achieved optimal compliance with regulatory research requirements by conducting thorough legal research and analysis for Walmart and state-wide police departments.

Education

Master of Arts - Legal Studies With Honors

William H. Bowen School of Law
Little Rock, AR
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies in Social And Health Sciences

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
05.2020

Skills

  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Policy Development
  • Resource Allocation
  • Staff training/development
  • Operations Management
  • Certified in all Microsoft Word Programs

Timeline

Director

The Reach Center
07.2023 - 03.2024

Policy Clerk

Association Of Arkansas Counties
08.2022 - 12.2022

Research Fellow

Center for Racial Justice and Criminal Justice
01.2022 - 08.2022

Master of Arts - Legal Studies With Honors

William H. Bowen School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - General Studies in Social And Health Sciences

University of Central Arkansas

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