D. Marie Blanton

Experience

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  Children's Defense Fund

  Mar 2008 - Jul 2012

  Servant Leader

  Served as a Servant Leader Intern for the CDF Freedom Schools program, providing summer and after-school enrichment to K-12 scholars and their families.Delivered high-quality academic support, focusing on reading and language skills, as well as building strong interpersonal relationships among students.Facilitated character-building enrichment activities, emphasizing the values of civic engagement, social action, and intergenerational servant leadership development.Collaborated with families to ensure active involvement in the educational process, strengthening family-school connections.Helped coordinate nutrition, health, and mental health services for participants, connecting them to medical and social services as needed.Contributed to program initiatives designed to improve community conditions by developing essential skills in participants and promoting positive social change. Show less

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  HCA Houston Healthcare

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2017

  Served as the executive assistant to the Vice President of Quality and supported various departments, including Patient Safety, Risk Management, and Medical Staff Services.Provided administrative support, coordinating meetings, schedules, and resources to ensure departmental operations ran smoothly.Performed clerical duties and provided high-level communication support between physicians, co-workers, and patients, ensuring efficient hospital operations.Assisted in patient admission and communication, ensuring accuracy and smooth transitions across departments. Show less

  • Office Manager

    Dec 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Unit Secretary

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
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  Bay Area Turning Point, Inc.

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2021

  Programs Coordinator

  BATP is a non-profit; community based social service agency providing a variety of services, including shelter, to families in need and public education/crime prevention activities in the Greater Bay Area and surrounding areas. We service those impacted by family violence and sexual assault (including stranger and non-stranger sexual assault). Coordinated and supported program activities for a non-profit agency, with a focus on providing services for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.Fostered collaboration among staff, clients, and community stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery and program growth.Managed communications and created program documentation, reports, and meeting materials, ensuring clarity and efficiency in all operations.Assisted in organizing awareness events and public presentations, strengthening community partnerships and raising awareness of key social issues.Handled crisis intervention and advocacy services, providing essential support to vulnerable individuals during critical times. Show less

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  The Woman's Hospital of Texas

  Oct 2021 - now

  Office Manager and Executive Assistant to CEO

  Act as Executive Assistant to the CEO and liaison between the Board of Trustees and Administration, ensuring clear communication and timely execution of leadership initiatives.Plan and execute events aimed at promoting employee engagement and partnership development, aligning with organizational goals.Develop strong cross-functional relationships with multi-disciplinary departments, ensuring smooth operational workflows and collaborative efforts.Manage executive-level communications, prepare meeting materials, and support reporting activities using Microsoft Office and various HR systems.Oversee scheduling, travel accommodations, and office operations, ensuring timely delivery of services and resource allocation. Show less