Experience

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  Annie E. Casey Foundation

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Program Associate

    • Nov 2016 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Oversee, develop and manage all aspects of a $1 million portfolio related to and aligned with the goals and priorities of the foundation in Baltimore City.

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  City of Baltimore

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Executive Intern - Mayor's Office

    • Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    Responsible for becoming proficient on the operational functions and purposes of governmental agencies/departments, quasi-agencies and non-governmental organizations within Baltimore City. Analyzed and reviewed Baltimore City budget and able to identify various forms of revenue streams and source...

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  City of Dayton

  • Dayton, Ohio, United States

  • Field Director

    • Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
    • Dayton, Ohio, United States

    Managed day to day operations of the ‘get out the vote’ efforts & ensured successful passage of Issue 9; a ¼ percent earned income tax increase. Which generates $11 million over eight years’ and provides:  Universal Pre-k education for 1,900 students  Increases public safety w/ the hiring o...

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  Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley

  • Employment Coach

    • Apr 2015 - Nov 2016

    • 1 of 2 employment coaches for a new 4 year grant funded poverty program• Identify growing employment sectors and potential employers. • Develop relationships with employers to understand their • business and job requirements of open positions • Maintain contact and dialogue with employers and r...

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  Foster Care Alumni of America- OH Chapter

  • Dayton, Ohio Area

  • Media Spokesperson / Motivational Speaker / Trainer

    • Jan 2009 - Nov 2016
    • Dayton, Ohio Area

    -Through training, advocacy, speeches, panels, media events, and other various activities it is my duty to spread the positive message of current and former Foster Youth across the state of Ohio. -Address concerns and barriers that hinder current and former foster youth through various levels of...

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  Montgomery County, Ohio (OH)

  • Dayton, Ohio Area

  • Program Management Specialist

    • Aug 2013 - Apr 2015
    • Dayton, Ohio Area

    • Team Leader/Co-founder for a special grants program to improve measurable outcomes for underprivileged youth• Co-managed & provided recommendations for program budget in excess of $360,000• Supervised and provided leadership direction for team of 3 that served 103• youth participants in pro...

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  Wright State University

  • Dayton, Ohio Area

  • Residential Program Coordinator - Independent Scholars Network

    • Jun 2011 - Aug 2013
    • Dayton, Ohio Area

    Developed and managed innovative 4 year program assisting foster youth in college environment.•Piloted program ensuring 25 students successfully advanced through freshman year of college. Achieved 92% retention rate compared to 35% prior to program implementation.•Assisted in creation and develop...