Chris Briggs

Experience

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  St. Joseph's Church

  Jun 1997 - Jul 2005

  High School Youth Coordinator

  Directed weekly programming for up to 125 teenagers, including summers.Recruited, trained and supported volunteer leaders executing program.Led coordination of weekend retreats, camping trips and mission trips annually. Facilitated monthly teen peer group with focus on voluntarism and community activism.Started an off campus drop-in lunch program for high school students; at its peak, 400 students attended weekly.

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  Minneapolis Public Schools

  Oct 2005 - Mar 2006

  Short Call Substitute Teacher

  Executed lesson plans in grade levels K-12.Maintained order, focus and safety in classroom.Based on student performance, a middle school principal approved a six week staffing assignment.

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  Amerilab Technologies

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2014

  Set weekly sales goals with a close-of-sale strategy to internal sales team. Strategy led to national growth of company branded product lines. Distribution network, strengthened by promotional calendar, led to increased revenue.Directed 8 annual marketing events / tradeshows, gaining revenue through a creative marketing plan.Managed partnerships with vendors, independent representatives and consultants with keen sense of accountability.Conducted brand presentations at national chain accounts across multiple trade channels.Prepared and executed department budget; provided sales projections based on product forecasts.Led personnel development and performance assessment. Directly reported to CEO to align department with corporate goals. Show less

  • Sales Manager | Department Head

    Apr 2011 - Apr 2014

  • Account Manager

    Mar 2006 - Apr 2011
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  Clare Housing

  May 2014 - Apr 2023

  Coordinates point of entry opportunities for prospective donors and volunteers interested in ending homelessness for those living with HIV, while learning how their support helps the 250+ residents who call Clare Housing home.Develops engagement opportunities for corporate and community partners. Raises critical funds to ensure continuity of Clare Housing's supportive service programs. Provide direct care to assisted living residents and provide front desk coverage.Provide resident transportation offsite, support resident activities onsite.Weekly bread pickup and delivery to Clare Midtown.Clean up crew at finish of 2014 Red Ribbon Ride.Hosted table at 2014 Annual Fundraising Breakfast.

  • Community Outreach Manager

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2023

  • Community Outreach Coordinator

    Jan 2015 - Mar 2019

  • Volunteer & OnCall Resident Assistant

    May 2014 - Dec 2014
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  Accord

  Oct 2016 - Feb 2021

  Mental Health Worker
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  Beacon Specialized Living

  Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

  Direct Support Professional, Caregiver

  Provides personal care to residents with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness in a behavioral health care/adult foster care setting, including providing supervision, taking residents on outings, preparing meals, passing medications, and perform many other tasks to assist our residents in living the fullest possible life according to their goals and needs.