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William Smith

Portland,US

Summary

Experienced human services professional with strong background in client advocacy. Extensive knowledge of social determinants of health and trauma informed care. Thrives in collaborative environments, always aiming to understand and address community needs with generosity and understanding. Strong background in addiction science as well as liberal arts.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Multnomah County Coordinated Access Specialist

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04.2025 - Current


-Performed housing assessments with clients


-Managed client intake for a diverse population


-Facilitated callbacks on the waitlist for coordinated entry in Multnomah County


-Performed advanced level data entry


-Referred clients to a vast array of community resources

Community Resource Specialist

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01.2023 - 11.2024

- Worked directly with clients seeking community resources


-Took calls from all over Oregon and Southwest Washington from a variety of clients with a variety of needs


-Helped maintain database of community resources


-Referred clients who had experienced 2020 wildfires to variety of resources

Executive Director

Kevin Culver Smith Fund
01.2018 - 10.2024

- Identified variety of charitable organizations and evaluated them for purposes of donating funds


- Maintained relationships with various 501 (c) (3) organizations as head of donor advised fund


- Worked with donors to raise funds for organization

Fundraiser

Donor Development Strategies
07.2014 - 05.2015

- Went door to door raising funds for Oregon Public Broadcasting and National Public Radio


- Worked to maintain donor relationships and ensure donations continued


-Performed general office work

Campaign Intern

Denny Heck for Congress
05.2012 - 11.2012

- Went door to door raising voter awareness


- Made phone calls to voters explaining Congressman Heck and his policies


- Worked on votebuilder software, maintaining database of voters


- Performed general office work

Education

Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling

Portland Community College
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science

University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
08.2013

Skills

  • Client advocacy
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Empathy development
  • Policy analysis
  • Customer support
  • Maintaining records

Timeline

Multnomah County Coordinated Access Specialist

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04.2025 - Current

Community Resource Specialist

211Info
01.2023 - 11.2024

Executive Director

Kevin Culver Smith Fund
01.2018 - 10.2024

Fundraiser

Donor Development Strategies
07.2014 - 05.2015

Campaign Intern

Denny Heck for Congress
05.2012 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science

University of Puget Sound

Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling

Portland Community College
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