Experience

The Council on Alcohol and Drugs

• Prevention Specialist

  • Dec 2010 - Present

  Implement daily curriculum to students in order to assist them in making positive life choices;Coordinate prevention education program with local school districts, and deliver educational presentation services as requested; Plan, organize and coordinate special events such as, BuzzFree Prom dress giveaway, Those Who Host Lost the Most campaign, Community Forums, and serve on panel committees; Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports detailing levels of participation, statics… Implement daily curriculum to students in order to assist them in making positive life choices;Coordinate prevention education program with local school districts, and deliver educational presentation services as requested; Plan, organize and coordinate special events such as, BuzzFree Prom dress giveaway, Those Who Host Lost the Most campaign, Community Forums, and serve on panel committees; Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports detailing levels of participation, statics and current outcomes;Obtain community referrals and collaborate with community agencies in organizing health fairs, high school college nights, parent programming and educational presentations;Plan, create, and coordinate special events such as, Global Youth Service Day, Make a Difference Day, Community Forums, Career Day and red ribbon initiatives Design web sites and develop computerized marketing materials including flyers, event programs and bannersAssist youth with employment placement program Obtain donations in the amount of $50,000+ in 5 years Developed and implemented a Public Service Announcement (PSA) video and created PSA curriculum Developed and implemented Leadership and Employability curriculum Perform and manage grant and budget as outline by polices and procedures by City of Dallas Council Develop administrative action with vendors and negotiate financial contractsTrain volunteers to implement program and manage staff performance Developed a strong collaboration with local school districts to deliver programs to youth and their families Show more Show less



City of Dalas Park & Recreation

• Youth Development Specialist

  • Nov 2004 - Apr 2010

  Coordinate on site youth development programs for teens and provide case management services as needed;Recruit community organizations, resources and partnerships for support and assistance in program planning;Develop community resources, referrals, and services to support teens and their families;Implement and evaluate delivery of services, programs and presentations on making health choices and peer pressures;Maintain partnerships and linkages with community service providers… Coordinate on site youth development programs for teens and provide case management services as needed;Recruit community organizations, resources and partnerships for support and assistance in program planning;Develop community resources, referrals, and services to support teens and their families;Implement and evaluate delivery of services, programs and presentations on making health choices and peer pressures;Maintain partnerships and linkages with community service providers who address health, funding and social needs for families; Show more Show less



Avenues Counseling Center

• Youth Prevention Coordinator/Counselor Intern

  • Oct 2000 - Nov 2004

  Assisted in the development of funding resources for youth prevention programs Assisted in the development of prevention curricula and programs that targets youth 6-17Established a network of community resources necessary to implement and facilitate youth prevention programs, including soliciting Letters of Agreement and/ or CooperationPerformed systematic monitoring of programs to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures in order to maintain a high quality of… Assisted in the development of funding resources for youth prevention programs Assisted in the development of prevention curricula and programs that targets youth 6-17Established a network of community resources necessary to implement and facilitate youth prevention programs, including soliciting Letters of Agreement and/ or CooperationPerformed systematic monitoring of programs to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures in order to maintain a high quality of servicesSupervised Youth Specialist, Prevention Specialist and/or volunteers assigned to youth program Provided screening, assessment, urine analysis exams, referrals as needed, and intervention counseling services Assisted in training new prevention staff and acquainting them with program procedures and expectationsManaged a prevention grant from TACADA and Council on Governments for 3 years and followed state budget regulations and complied with polices and procedures Facilitated weekly group sessions for adults and youth on substance abuse, anger management , decision making skills and parenting groupsObtained a grant from Untied Way in the amount of $10,000 to equip a resource center with a computer lab for educational programs in a underserved area with highly populated minority youth. Show more Show less