Shannon Olive

Experience

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  Janus Youth Programs

  Jun 2011 - Mar 2016

  Residential Youth Specialist

  One on one advisingSupervision and program oversight Preparing and served mealsIntake and process documents into metric systemsAdminister medicationCompleted orientation for new youth to sheltersAttended staff meeting every Thursday

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  Associated Students of Portland Community College

  Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

  Director Of Legislative Affairs

  Engage and educate students at the college how important it to participate in the political processRecruit student volunteers to Lobby to State Capitol to testify to Legislators about student debt and other issues impacting student educationHost events for voter registrationParticipate on PCC Voter's Committee with City Elected Officials and State Legislators to work together to host educational workshops for voter registrationCollaborate with coalition partners, public officials, schools, government agencies, and community members to help provide tools and guides to students pertaining to voter registration and ballot measures and education on how to vote. Show less

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  Urban League of Portland

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2014

  Community Organizer

  Organized with Urban League for an Community Development Project for East Portland residents particularly African Americans for the State of Oregon Report to support with making it a better place to live for all.Facilitate workshops with church groups, community members, Black Student Unions (BSU), non-profits, and canvassed max stations and other places where we can reach people to allow their voices to be heard.Planned and coordinated community gatheringsFacilitated leadership development training for high school students Show less

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  Human Solutions

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

  Family Engagement Specialist

  Greeting and meeting familiesEntering confidential data into on-point systemPreparing and serving mealsFacilitating GroupsCoordinating ActivitiesProviding resources and referrals to essential community support

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  US Residential Group

  Apr 2016 - now

  Residents Service Coordinator

  Provide programs and services which meet needs for youth and adultsPlan and coordinate activities and eventsHost fundraisersCollaborate with partners in North Portland to build a coalition to work to address issues which causes oppression and promote self-sufficiency for the residents who I worked and serveProvide leadership opportunities to empower residents to become leaders Supervise working partners projects and oversee our after school homework club