Experience

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  The kings center/ faith united inc.

  Sept 2000 - Mar 2011

  Program coordinator

  • Managed 6 Kings Center staff and 25–30 volunteers• Increased memberships by 25% through outreach events and presentations• Increase volunteer hours to more than 2,500 hours of service to the Center • Coordinated and created programming for a community center serving economically disadvantaged families and minority and at-risk youth• Coordinated the Annual Holiday/Emergency Assistance project providing food and other items for families• Created fundraising presentations and community service projects • Developed and implemented year-round educational programs for community outreach, youth development, and faith- based programs• Maintained after-school programs, school summer feeding programs, and school break events for local youth • Recruited volunteers and fostered partnerships with local organizations and the Frankfort Independent School System• Maintained United Way relations and collaborations with local community agencies. • Performed in-home outreach visits with all families of Kings Center members to determine programming needs • Mentored Kentucky State University C.A.S.S./ S.E.E.D. students from Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean Show less

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  The salvation army

  Mar 2011 - Jun 2021

  Social service worker

  • Manage all aspects of social service programs serving vulnerable population in Franklin and Anderson Counties with dignity and respect• Manage Pathway of Hope assessments, goal setting, all aspects inspiring families with children to rise out of generational poverty• Plan coordination of variety community life workshops and community health events serving 5-150 people• In-take and provide connections to community resources for homeless at the Covid-19 Pop-up Shelter• Administer, manage, and process all applications for emergency utility, rent and medical prescription assistance. • Manage, implement, and approve all applications for Emergency Food and Shelter Program, (EFSP) grant rental assistance 2010-2020.• Manage Food Pantry and Community EFSP Food Pantry orders through Local. • Coordinate and manage all Social Service programs serving economically disadvantaged families. • Track and report all statistical data for Salvation Army Social Services.• Complete and submit all United Way reports, and monthly Salvation Army reports. • Attend monthly staff/ board meetings and maintain all social service collaborations with community partner agencies.• Instructed K.A.R.A.T.E. Aerobics 6-week sessions, Health and Self Defense Classes for over 25 women and youth. Show less

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  Equus workforce solutions

  Aug 2021 - Mar 2023

  Talent development specialist

  • Career advisor providing career guidance about choice, employment, training, and education opportunities to help diversity of individuals from all walks of life reach their career goals• Assess, identify barriers, review competencies, review Labor Market information assisting job seekers in finding and maintaining suitable employment• Manage current WIOA three county caseloads of individuals in training and work internships• Successfully transition clients from training or internship into suitable employment• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to effectively meet deadlines• Work with job seekers ages 18 and up at various community agencies in Mercer, Anderson, and Franklin Counties• Collaborate with Business Service Team for employment placement • Promote, educate, and recruit organizations to partner with The Kentucky Career Center Bluegrass Show less

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  Community action kentucky

  May 2023 - now

  Community outreach coordinator