Shannon Olive

Shannon Olive

Residential Youth Specialist

location of Shannon OlivePortland, Oregon, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Community Organizer/Program & Service Provider/Founder of WomenFirst

  • Education

    • Portland Community College

      2011 - 2015
      Associate of Science - AS Criminal Justice and Corrections 3.0
    • Concorde Career College-Portland

      2003 - 2004
      Medical/Clinical Assistant 3.10
  • Experience

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Recovery Mentor

      Addiction Counselor Certification Board of Oregon
      Nov 2015
      View certificate certificate
    • Peer Support Specialist- Adult Addictions

      Mental Health America
      Sept 2016
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Shannon Olive
      Certificate for Contributed to the Advancement of the ASPCC Cascade Student Leadership Program Kendi Esary- Student Leadership Coordinator Jun 2014
    • Awarded to Shannon Olive
      Certificate for Outstanding Service Rachel Black- District Student Chair May 2014 Apart of the Student Government Program at Portland Community College I also was on the District Student Council.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Oversight Committee Member- Community Development

      Issued by Prosper Portland on May 2017
      Prosper PortlandAssociated with Shannon Olive
    • Outreach Director

      Issued by Greater Solid Rock Church of God in Christ on Mar 2011
      Greater Solid Rock Church of God in ChristAssociated with Shannon Olive
    • County Budget Advisory Committee Member

      Issued by Multnomah County Sheriff Ofc on Sept 2016
      Multnomah County Sheriff OfcAssociated with Shannon Olive