Brandi Douglas

Experience

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  UPS

  Jul 2005 - Dec 2006

  Parcel Handler/Clerk
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  Washington Conservation Corps

  Apr 2007 - Oct 2007

  Conservation Corps Member
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  Puyallup Tribal Court

  Jul 2009 - Oct 2013

  Court Clerk

  • Maintained court records, files and other documents• Transcribed court proceedings• Maintained court calendar, oversee issuance of summons, orders and other materials• Received filings, fines and fees• Assisted the public with court filings• Worked closely with attorneys, law enforcement and social services• Maintained filings and court matters for court of Appeals• Operated copiers, computer, fax machine and phone

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  Brandi Douglas Health Coaching

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2015

  Health Coach

  I helped individuals in all aspects of wellness, be it nutrition, fitness, stress management and more. All work was done on a digital level, by and through emails and texts to afford accessibility. I accomplished marketing of my business by and through social media, email, direct mail and fliers.

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  Kumu Wellness

  Apr 2015 - May 2015

  Wellness Coach

  • Once paired with individuals via the KUMU application, discuss wellness goals• Develop a wellness plan with client to reach goals, checking in daily• Thorough explanation of importance of wellness and benefit of purchasing KUMU and securing a coach• Webcam/chat availability to clients at all times with 1 hour response turn-around• Management of 1-10 clients at one time• Wellness research and implementation

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  Washington Fugitive Investigations

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

  Administrative Assistant

  • Assemble informational packets for bail recovery agents regarding defendants• Daily use of Aladdin Bail Bond data base to check status of bonds • Daily use of JIS to check court status of defendants• Daily use of VINELINK and local jail rosters to check status of defendants• Operation of multi-line phone, computer, copier and fax machine• Delivery of forfeiture payments to courts• Court appearances and regular interaction with local court staff• Maneuvering between multiple tasks as well as being readily available for agents viatelephone and email regarding investigations Show less

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  Puyallup Tribe of Indians-Prosecutor

  Oct 2016 - Aug 2018

  Paralegal

  • Draft appropriate documents per attorney requests• Interact with Tribal courthouse, law enforcement and other entities daily• Respond to email and phone inquiries• Maintain order of hard copy files and information within the Full Case system• Multi-task requests from criminal and child welfare attorneys, completing items in a time efficient and accurate manner• File motions and/or orders at Tribal courthouse• Maintain calendar of court cases for attorneys and additional staff in the prosecution department Show less

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  Bella & Belle

  Oct 2017 - now

  Creative Project Manager/Writer/Editor

  We like making awesome things at Bella & Belle. We also enjoy working closely with entrepreneurs, small businesses and companies alike from all over the world in crafting beautiful, daring and influential websites, brands and mobile applications. Consisting of a group of talented and experienced individuals, Bella & Belle is there for you whether you may be looking to freshen the appearance and feel of your website or brand, or starting from the ground up in creating something new and exciting. Proudly a Native American owned company. Show less

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  American Indian Republic

  Nov 2017 - now

  Managing Editor

  The American Indian Republic is committed to widening the public discourse on the contemporary American Indian experience. With a focus on merging quality content with aspects of new media, we are dedicated to exploring the popular as well as subcultural issues that are facing Indian country.

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  Mending Matriarch

  Sept 2019 - now

  Writer/Artist

  The Mending Matriarch is owned by multidisciplinary artist Brandi Douglas, whose works are inspired by their intersectional experience as a queer, multiracial, neurodivergent person.

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  Northwest Justice Project

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Paralegal/Employment Benefits Navigator - Native American Unit

  As an Employment Benefits Navigator I assist Indigenous individuals in WA State who are looking to find a solution for their various employment benefits related issues. For the 2020-2021 time period, that is largely focused on unemployment benefits.

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  NDN Collective

  May 2021 - now

  -Support planning and implementation of all NDN Grant Programs-Assisting in the recruitment, outreach, assessment, and relationship management ofpartner-grantees.-Reviewing proposals, budgets and grant reports and making recommendations for fundingdecisions and allocations.-Analyzing and utilizing grants data for continuous improvement and refinement of grantmakingprograms and processes.And more! NDN Collective is an Indigenous-led organization dedicated to building Indigenous power. Through organizing, activism, philanthropy, grantmaking, capacity-building and narrative change, we are creating sustainable solutions on Indigenous terms. NDN Collective is an Indigenous-led organization dedicated to building Indigenous power. Through organizing, activism, philanthropy, grantmaking, capacity-building and narrative change, we are creating sustainable solutions on Indigenous terms.

  • Program Officer

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Creative Project Manager

    Aug 2023 - Sept 2024

  • Senior Communications Associate

    May 2021 - Sept 2023