Dorian Feltner

Experience

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  Lotts Creek Community School

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Community Development Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA

  Administrated gardening resource program, facilitated community engagement, managed data collection, leveraged in-kind donations, and wrote grant reports to meet stakeholders' expectations.• Secured $25,500 funding through grant writing at the federal, regional, and local, which sustained food access programming.• Promoted food security initiatives across Perry & Knott Counties, educating the general public and community leaders about current and future plans.• Enhanced organizational impact on community and individuals by strengthening collaborative alliances.• Kept open lines of communication and positive relationships with community, business, and government leaders.• Managed budgets successfully, keeping expenses within target levels and avoiding overages. Show less

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  Albion Community Gardens/Albion College

  Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Board Member/Healthy Futures Coordinator, AmeriCorps VISTA

  Led and collaborated with a diverse team of local leaders in the launch of a community gardening non-profit by helping determine the overall mission and purpose and leading fundraising activities to meet organizational financial needs.• Served funders, service recipients, and communities with expert leadership of agency operations.• Engaged with my local team to develop, implement, and analyze a community needs assessment survey, providing research-based consultation and data for the city officers, council members, community organizations, and citizens on the needs and desires of their city.• Contributed ideas for improving program processes and structure that lead to more efficient and sustainable use of volunteer time.• Organized proactive community-based solutions by working cooperatively with government officials and community groups. Show less

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  Wayne State University

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Innovation Studio Assistant

  • Organized team meetings to create processes for customer discovery interviews, client intake, and outreach resulting in formal processes for the Innovation Studio office.• Collected and analyzed interview data from 60+ students in collaboration with other studio assistants to develop a social media campaign• Aided students, faculty, and staff mapping and planning their ideas using the business model canvas and connected them to entrepreneurial resources in the community which increase the chances of their success Show less

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  Wayne State University

  Jun 2020 - May 2022

  While in this role, I 1) supported data collection, review, and analysis forpresentation and publication of various studies, 2) oversaw organization andresearch of entrepreneurship program services, and 3) conducted consultationswith client leadership to optimize operational processes.• Improved university initiatives through well-designed qualitative andquantitative methodologies.• Interpreted research results and devised next steps in collaboration withteam members.• Coordinated study into meaningfulness of work, including datacollection/analysis, securing funding, drafting a manuscript, anddevelopment of proposals. Show less

  • Graduate Assistant

    Aug 2017 - May 2022

  • Humanities Clinic Intern

    Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
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  TEXOMA COMMUNITY CENTER

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  Administrative Specialist - Compliance, Risk, & Safety

  Coordinate various operational processes, including research, strategic planning, policy evaluation, and program assessment to safeguard compliance with contractual terms. Monitor overall activities to ensure adherence to rules and regulations. Carry out regular process and facility inspections to identify compliance vulnerabilities and risks. Collaborate closely with team members to develop and implement methods to resolve current and prevent potential issues. ● Raised the compliance rate of contractors in one program from 2% to 56% in one month.● Spearheaded safety program for seven mental health facilities, developing, testing, and documenting the new process for safety captains to ensure compliance with federal and state grant requirements. Show less

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  Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI)

  Jan 2023 - now

  Contracts Performance & Management Associate, Coordinated Systems of Care

  Managed data collection and analysis for multiple programs ensuring accuracy and consistency in data collection for a county mental health department. Assisted in the management of contracts and grants, contract reviews, and prepared reports regarding contract and grant-related activities. Conducted data analysis using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheet and Smartsheet to evaluate program effectiveness and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders. Created interactive dashboards and data visualizations utilizing Smartsheet, presenting the results of data analysis in a clear and concise manner. Coordinated with different departments and external teams to ensure that performance and contract goals meet organizational and LGU objectives. - Standardized data collection processes, resulting in useable data that can be analyzed across programs from multiple organizations - Led data collection and analysis for a HEALing Communities study, resulting in stronger community collaboration and better outcomes for those dealing with opioid addiction and overdose - Developed and presented data visualizations at key stakeholder meetings resulting in actionable recommendations for program improvement - Performed regular quality control checks of collected data and identified data gaps and discrepancies, resulting in improvements in program management Show less