Heather Meyer

Experience

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  Larimer Center for Mental Health

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2004

  Case Mgr/Housing Coordinator

  Managed two federally subsidized housing programs for homeless persons with mental illness. Assisted clients with leasing, verified tenant income in accordance with HUD guidelines, and acted as liaison during landlord/tenant negotiations. Provided outreach and case management services for homeless persons with mental illness to engage them into treatment. Referred clients to various community resources. Ensured program compliance of records and procedural operations with HIPAA, HUD, and other governing regulations. Show less

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  City of Loveland, Colorado

  Aug 2004 - Jan 2009

  Admin. Technician

  Provided administrative support for federal and municipal grant programs and city affordable housing incentives such as fee waivers, and fast track processing. Offered technical assistance to local organizations and affordable housing developers. Produced and managed content of all office public communication media, including electronic newsletter. Identified existing and potential gaps between community services and resident needs. Performed research, analysis, and evaluation of innovative policies relevant to emerging community needs and presented to appropriate audiences. Tracked all grantee reimbursements, office purchases and office expense card accounting. Produced significant amounts of technical writing for federal and local government reports, planning documents, citizen commission minutes, and community announcements. Organized and scheduled all community events, office meetings, and annual grants presentation cycle. Served as staff support and/or represented the City for various boards and commissions. Responsible for volunteer coordination and appreciation. Show less

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  Project Mgt

  May 2006 - Sept 2006

  Statewide Homeless Count, Larimer County Coordinator

  Award-winning work as a grassroots community organizer in statewide project. Successfully recruited and trained the most project volunteers per capita of participating regions. Effectively partnered with local media sources to promote the purpose and needs of the project. Managed and supervised 50 volunteers and coordinated staff from 30 local agencies in conducting outreach and surveys. Solicited in-kind donations for survey respondent compensation.

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  Nonprofit development freelance work

  Dec 2010 - Jul 2015

  Independent Contractor

  Providing resource development consultation to local nonprofits was my answer to my need to stay at home and balance family with career. I provide grant writing and communication management services to various non-profit organizations. Services include grant identification and production of compelling, research-based proposals; content management/design of online and print media; project management; meeting facilitation. Work with organization staff to develop strategies to improve cash-flow and implement guiding principles in daily operations. Public relations coaching for client organizations to effectively promote their cause Show less

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  Health District of Northern Larimer County

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Evaluation Assistant

  Provide administrative support for the Health District’s Research and Evaluation Department, including administration of program evaluation surveys, best practices research as pertains to organizational programs, and producing print and web materials to disseminate public health information.

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  The Matthews House

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2017

  Program Director

  Director of the Education and Employment Center at the Matthews House. Oversee daily operations with staff and programming.Interface with local employers to develop partnerships.

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  Family Leadership Training Institute of Colorado at Colorado State University Extension

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2024

  Assistant Program Coordinator

  Family Leadership Training Institute of Colorado is a free, 20-week civic engagement and leadership development program that is led and inspired by every day people from a diverse array of backgrounds in their communities.As Assistant Program Coordinator, I oversee our marketing and digital media communications, assist with program evaluation, and provide technical assistance to our program staff throughout Colorado.

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  Colorado State University

  Jan 2023 - now

  Extension Specialist