Cathy Verdier

Experience

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  Evergreen International School

  Jun 2000 - Jun 2006

  Secondary School Coordinator

  Directed international school for students of nonprofit workers. Designed curriculum, led staff of 15, taught 5 different classes a year,

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  Evergreen Education Center

  Aug 2000 - Jun 2006

  Taught various history, science and elective courses in a cross-cultural secondary school with 60+ students.

  • Secondary School Coordinator

    Sept 2002 - Jun 2006

  • Secondary School Teacher

    Aug 2000 - Jun 2006
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  Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

  Jul 2006 - Aug 2008

  Developed and maintained relationships with other missionaries, non profits, local churches to encourage and support their missions Facilitated support for partner programs in Central Asia. Aided Area Coordinator in implementation of a regional strategy for the work of the PC(USA). Mentored missionaries in the area. Served as resource for connections between the projects in Central Asia and Presbyterian churches in the United States.

  • Central Asia Regional Liaison

    Jun 2004 - Aug 2008

  • Regional Liaison

    Jul 2006 - Jul 2008
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  Kohl's Department Stores

  Jan 2009 - Nov 2010

  Customer Service Representative
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  Great Moves Physical Therapy

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  Special Projects Coordinator
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  Pikes Peak Library District

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2015

  English as a Second Language, Volunteer
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  Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains

  May 2016 - Dec 2017

  Volunteer Coordinator, Housing Coordinator for Refugees

  Instrumental in assisting refugees and asylees in securing safe and suitablehousing upon their arrival in the host country.Successfully coordinated with landlords, community resources, and internalteams to ensure newly arrived families had access to affordable andculturally appropriate housing options.Enhanced family experiences by conducting needs assessments to understandspecific housing requirements and preferences.Secured housing arrangements by negotiating leases, rental agreements, andterms on behalf of clients.Facilitated financial literacy training to help families manage theirhousing-related expenses.Expanded the network of available housing resources by developing andmaintaining relationships with local community organizations, landlords, andhousing agencies; raised awareness of unique and diverse needs.Provided information on housing regulations, tenant rights, and communityservices through orientations. Show less

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  The Place

  Feb 2018 - Nov 2021

  Housing Case Manager/ Direct Care Counselor

  Intensive Case Manager for 15 of the most vulnerable unhoused youth and advocated for safe, reliable, long-term housing.Launched and managed various community resources to connect and referunhoused youth.Created partnerships with local establishments to further advanceorganizational mission and goals.Integral in supporting youth in various areas of their lives by getting themenrolled in support programs and educating them on available opportunities.Called upon a working knowledge of all aspects of the state voucher programto manage clients.Upheld policies and eligibility requirements to operate the state voucherprogram in full compliance.Maintained open lines of communication with the unhousedpopulation to gain a full understanding of their needs and relay them tolandlords and program leaders.Placed great value on supporting diverse communities and cultures;implemented DEI initiatives. Show less

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  Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2024

  Housing and Mediation Navigator

  Optimize workflows by remaining updated on emerging housing landscapes andtrends and customizing care approaches to offer trauma-informed care related to thehousing crisisHeavily contribute to a team serving more than 60K clients in collaborationwith Colorado Housing Connects.Consistently identify and pursue opportunities for improvements toefficiency and quality service by executing research and refining proposals and templates for the team.Reduce the number of evictions by joining efforts on developinga program focused on tenant-landlord mediation services; completing the intake and navigation for the programLeverage a deep understanding of the rental housing industry to accuratelyand promptly address questions.Educated over 1500 clients about government affordable housing and how to search for it by executing weekly public workshops on affordable housing. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jun 2024 - now

  Freelance