Brittany Nevins

Experience

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  Vermont Democratic Party

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Fundraising Intern

  Aided in fundraising initiatives, event planning and data entry within NGP and VAN databasesCanvass for donations over the phone. Organized the party's calendar with all important events throughout the State for the upcoming year. Gained a greater understanding of the functions of the Vermont political system.

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  Vermont Workers Center

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2013

  Community Organizing Intern

  Corresponded and collaborated with members and various organizations in an effort to mobilize and unify the organizations's base of support to a particular cause. Member of the Chittenden County Organizing Committee and the Policy Committee for four years. Attended legislative sessions and wrote weekly blogs to invoke interest and action by members. Solidarity School graduate, building skills in grassroots and community organizing. Team captain for Chittenden county Exercise Your Rights, raising $5000 through a team campaign, providing technical and motivational support to my team of members. Provided support to workers through the Workers Hotline. Hand wrote all thank you notes for sustaining and one time donors. Show less

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  Migrant Justice / Justicia Migrante

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  Intern

  Petitioned residents for a particular cause, wrote letters to the editor, and performed data entry. Observed and reported on important legislative meetings at the State House on relevant policies. Created email blasts to members encouraging participation and engagement.

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  Navdanya International

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

  Intern

  Navdanya is a biodiversity farm that started as a participatory research initiative founded by world-renowned scientist and environmentalist Dr. Vandana Shiva, to provide direction and support to environmental activism globally. Attended educational classes surrounding Dr. Shiva's work on women and development, democracy, nonviolence, and GMO labeling. Assisted on the farm where needed with composting, vegetable cleaning, and planting.

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  COTS

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2015

  AmeriCorps Member, Housing Resource Specialist

  Worked with homeless and marginally housed individuals and families in Chittenden County to stabilize or obtain housing as part of my Masters Practicum at SIT Graduate Institute. Met with clients and collected intake information and assessed their needs. Made appropriate referrals, assisted with paperwork, and assisted in administering in-house resources. Worked as liaison between clients and landlords and clients and housing agencies to secure new housing or stabilize housing that is in jeopardy. Maintained client files and provided follow up support. Corresponded with a variety of landlords, housing authorities, government benefit programs, and other organizations in an effort to advocate for a particular client in ensuring supported, stable and affordable housing. Show less

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  Let's Grow Kids

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  Regional Field Manager

  Managed five counties in Vermont to raise awareness about the importance of of high-quality, affordable child care. Engaged in collaboration with partner organizations and stakeholders to effectively communicate the issue and garner public support. Recruited and supported nearly 400 volunteers in their outreach and advocacy efforts. Facilitated and trained regional Action Teams made up of our most dedicated volunteers. Constructed literature and branding for regional outreach and effectively communicated for success via social media and phone/email outreach. Direct supervision of a part-time, temporary Field Organizer. Analyzed data to track success. Managed the regional budget and tracked the engagement of supporters and volunteers in our database to meet quarterly and yearly field goals. Show less

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  Burlington School District

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Executive Assistant/Operations Manager to the Superintendent

  Oversight of all District-wide communications initiatives, consisting of a Communications Specialist and District Photographer. Advised and represented the Superintendent in District decision-making and strategic planning efforts. District Central Offices acting office manager, including VEHI Building Health and Wellness Coordinator and management of front office staff. Main staff support to the Burlington School Board, including posting of agendas, writing and reviewing minutes, managing the School Board webpages, and providing careful attention to compliance with existing education policy and open meeting law. Main staff support to Burlington High School ReEnvisioning Committee, a community-led initiative to garner public support for a future renovation or rebuild of our existing high school and technical center. Coordinated District-wide Community Events such as Community Budget Input Sessions, Strategic Planning In-service Days, Legislative Public Forums, and High-Level Legislative Advocacy Meetings. Show less

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  Texas Health and Human Services

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  Policy Specialist V

  Subject matter expert in the Home and Community Support Services Agencies (HCSSA) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) programs, with secondary support for Day Activity Health Services (DAHS) and Nursing Facilities (NF) programs. Developed policies, procedures, handbooks, manuals, presentations and other policy deliverables associated with assigned programs. Provided policy interpretation and other technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders. Monitored changes in legislation and managed implementation initiatives to ensure that the agency is in compliance with legislative mandates. Reviewed literature, attended meetings or seminars, and communicated with internal and external stakeholders. Lead and participated in development and promulgation of HCSSA rules. Gave external presentations related to assigned programs. Planned, attended and/or facilitated public and internal meetings. Occasional participation in regulatory visits as a trained surveyor. Show less

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  Travis County

  Mar 2019 - Jun 2020

  Community & Economic Development Specialist

  Oversight of the County's Chapter 28 Economic Development Incentive Property Tax Rebate Program, including monitoring compliance and the revision and periodic review of the policy to align with broader strategic initiatives, such as the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, which included environmental initiatives, workers rights, targeted industry development, resident health and resiliency of the region. Assist in the design and expansion of County community and economic development and business activity. Perform research, advanced policy review and analysis of multiple projects and programs. Work within the department on community engagement efforts. Prepare and present reports for the Commissioners Court on compliance and community and economic development initiatives. Show less

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  State of Vermont

  Sept 2020 - now

  Captive Insurance Economic Development Director

  Responsible for the marketing and business development of Vermont’s captive insurance industry, working closely with the Department of Financial Regulation and Vermont Captive Insurance Association to strengthen the state’s reputation as the premier onshore captive insurance domicile. Advise Vermont’s Governor and Secretary of Commerce on new captive insurance legislation and policy recommendations to assure a beneficial business environment for expansion and relocation within the state. Works closely with Vermont’s congressional delegation, monitoring policy pertaining to the regulation of captive insurance and related financial services industries.Vermont Business Magazine Rising Star, Class of 2023Vermont Captive Insurance Emerging Leaders, Chair, 2023 - presentCaptive Insurance Companies Association NextGen Committee, 2021 - present40 Under 40 Award Recipient, Captive International, 2023One to Watch Award, Captive Review Power 50 Awards, 2022Vermont Leadership Institute Snelling Center for Government Graduate, 2021 Show less