Antron Watson

Experience

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  Dauphin County

  Aug 2007 - Sept 2008

  Caseworker

  Served as a school-based caseworker for a Harrisburg City elementary school.Managed a caseload of families opened for supportive services.Investigated referrals made concerning the welfare of children and youth.Assisted families with obtaining services to maintain the well being of their children.Entered risk assessment information on database.Maintained documentation and reports in accordance with the Department of Welfare regulations.Performed in-take activities for new cases and assigned to appropriate units. Show less

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  Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2016

  Manage a comprehensive fundraising plan that supports the strategic plan and the budget. Plan includes donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and retention.Oversee event planning and execution of key affiliate events, including Annual Appeal, Holiday Appeal, Holiday Concert, Art Auction, Highmark Walk.Coordinate sponsors, venues, volunteers, contributors, donors, VIP’s during special fundraising events.Cultivate relationships with area businesses, churches, social groups, and schools to develop core volunteers and donors for both home construction and the ReStore.Coordinate and maintain additional development activities of the affiliate such as the Cars for Homes initiative and ReStore donations.Provide the professional development face of the affiliate including attending meetings, lunches, and speaking presentations in the community.Manage all communications and IT equipment processes, maintenance, and purchasing.Oversee all purchasing and contracts.Assist the Executive Director in land development and property management.Manage the Habitat homeowner mortgage portfolio and administration of pledged or sold mortgage loans.Serve as an integral part of the strategic and long-range planning processes with Board of Directors and Resource Development Committee.Serve as the Host Site Manager for AmeriCorps members assigned to the affiliate. Show less Office Support: Maintains all donor information in Keystone (Access database) for both operations and capital campaign; Coordinates the production of the quarterly newsletter and the updates to the website, and social media as needed; Prepares correspondence including, but not limited to, thank you letters, in-kind donation receipts, tickets orders, pledges and contribution invoices; trains office volunteers to assist with answering phones, mass mailings, and other typical office volunteer workFamily Selection: Maintains all homebuyer workshop attendee information; Coordinates the application process including appropriate follow up; Effectively communicates the status of the applications with the Family Selection CommitteeFamily Support: Maintains all partner family and homeowner information; manage delinquent mortgage payments by making follow up calls with the partner families, and preparing monthly mortgages record; Serves as staff liaison to the family support committee and attends a meeting; Coordinates groundbreaking and dedication eventsVolunteer Support:Coordinate volunteer schedule with construction team; Coordinate College Challenge program over spring, including housing, gifts, meals, and community engagement with partner organizations. Show less

  • Assistant Executive Director

    Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Project Administrator

    Sept 2008 - Oct 2014
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  AARP

  Jun 2016 - now

  Maintain and develop relationships with key volunteer stakeholders, groups, organization partnersRecruit and develop volunteer leaders to facility relevant programing and strengthen presence in the communityCoordinate and administer logistics for statewide program offerings, including appearances at community events, and key state office led events. Administer to the Andrus Award for Community Service selection and reward processDevelop relationships with local business and secure exclusive discount opportunities for organization memberDevelop and execute strategic plan for engaging members volunteer, and the community for targeted municipalities Serve as point of contact for internal productivity and data collection systems, including training and technical assistance as needed Show less

  • Associate State Director

    Jun 2018 - now

  • Outreach Program Specialist

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2018