Highly motivated Advocate with a history of advocating for those who can't advocate for themselves. Skilled in conflict resolution with a trauma informed approach. Strong analytical skills effective at working in high pressure situations/environments alone or as part of a team. Adept at adapting to new situations and challenges. Strong belief in the fair administration of justice.
Skills
Supervision
Training & Development
Strong analytical skills.
Strategic planning
Trauma-informed intervention techniques
Strong researcher
Work History
07/2022 to Current
Executive DirectorCouncil For Economic Opportunities In Greater Cleveland – Cleveland, OH,
Responsible for planning, organization, and direction of ConTextos Chicago’s operations and programs.
Build and manage relationships with potential, existing and lapsed funders, donors, partners, alliances, collectives, etc.
Supervise, support and inspire finances and accounting.
Supervise, support and inspire internal and external communications and development staff.
Supervise, support and inspire the program team; ensuring that Programming remains the heart of our work and has the resources and opportunities to achieve high-quality work with integrity and supports the wellness and capacity-building of individual staff and work teams.
Strengthen the relationships between different areas of the organization and work in Chicago.
Oversees and reports on ConTextos’ Chicago results for the CEO.
Work closely with the CEO to develop and implement strategic planning; support processes for fundraising, development and partnerships.
Demonstrate pride, leadership and “ownership” of ConTextos Chicago, its team, beneficiaries and mission.
Represents ConTextos Chicago taking on the role of spokesperson, champion and advocate.
01/2010 to Current
Co-FounderKey Tronic Corporation – Corinth, MS,
Conducted extensive Trauma and CBT research for program development
Co-design and implement programs that empowers incarcerated men through mentoring, education, and character building to become peacemakers in their communities.
Mentor trauma-exposed individuals with coping, anger management, and PTSD
Provide resources and mentorship for individuals with anti-gang and anti-violence related issues
10/2018 to 07/2022
Co-Director Programs & PartnershipsCure Violence Global – City, STATE,
Provides support and leadership in multiple Chicago Project writing workshops and instructional support
Coordinate various teaching site teams.
Create, build, and maintain relationships with existing and potential partners
Establish and help build evolving curriculum
04/2015 to 09/2018
Case ManagerFREE ( Freedom House Re-entry Education) – City, STATE,
Collaborated with external agencies to meet educational and transitional needs of patient/participants
Perform needs assessment for patient participants assigned to case load
Monitor and evaluate and document patient progress
Facilitate relationship between participants and resource partners
Analyze and assess critical violent situations for potential retaliation
Managed rotating caseload of 30 victims of violence in healthcare system to provide comprehensive, community-based care
04/2017 to 01/2018
Program AdministratorCompany Name – City, State,
Designed, implemented programming for high-risk formerly incarcerated men
Created Mentor training
Establish job readiness training
Established protocols for community resources and referrals for job placement and housing,
Developed Peer Mentor program from ground up, laying out framework and defining roles
Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations
Education
Expected in 05/2023
Master of Arts: Urban Studies Northeastern Illinois University - Chicago, IL GPA:
Expected in 08/2016
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology Governors State University - Park Forest, IL GPA:
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