Alyssa Jones

Experience

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  Western Washington University

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2011

  Human Resources Program Support Staff

  Highlight: Served as flagship work study for the department and received training on all standard office procedures and technology.

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  Seattle Parks and Recreation Youth Program

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  State AmeriCorps Volunteer/Youth Team Leader

  Highlight: Worked with community partners to plan and implement a end-of-season celebration that showcased the hard work the youth, ages 14 to 21, put into their projects over the course of the summer.

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  Western Washington University

  Nov 2011 - Aug 2013

  VISTA Project Coordinator at the Center for Service-Learning

  Highlights:•Organized monthly service events including projects of 200+ student volunteers, several campus partners, and multiple nonprofit agencies with specific support for first-year, low-income students.•Collaborated on multi-campus and organization grant to establish a community celebration and Day of Service for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Was one of two writers and data collectors for the grant.•Created a report focused on local equity issues and resources within a global context; provide report results to University and community organizations as a resource tool for future and ongoing projects. Show less

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  Bellingham Technical College

  Aug 2013 - Feb 2019

  Highlights:•Established workshops and trainings for staff and students on developing accessible electronic information; organized a month of activities to celebrate and teach community during Disability Awareness Month; extensively researched and trained to support electronic accessibility initiatives.•Spearheaded creation of a student run campus food garden through engaging cross-campus constituencies and negotiating support from administration, facilities, and student services.•Served as classified staff representative for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion governance committee Show less

  • Interim Completion Coach, STAR Program

    Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Program Office Assistant

    Feb 2015 - Nov 2018

  • Clerical Assistant III

    Aug 2013 - Feb 2015
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  Max Higbee Center

  Jul 2017 - now

  Highlights: -Through extensive collaboration with the Max Higbee Center leadership team, developed and on-boarded updates to safety policies, staff training and support, data management and tracking systems, and expanded member engagement opportunities.-Provide support and leadership to two direct reports and a team of ten recreation leader/mentor staff while assisting the Executive Director in managing organizational growth. Highlights: Supported Max Higbee Center members in accessing the community through recreation opportunities as a weekend support staff in addition to my full-time work at Bellingham Technical College.

  • Program Director

    Mar 2019 - now

  • Recreation Leader and Mentor

    Jul 2017 - Mar 2019