Experience

Athena

• United States
• Engineering Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Services Specialist

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  -Assist with data collection and analysis for quality control and quality assurance -Utilize the county executive case management (eICM) system computer system for clients and supplements -Create and issue benefits and vouchers, using the eICM program. -Review and process incoming invoices for program -processed COVID-19 rent relief applications by gathering client data, calculating rent and validating income -Assist with data collection and analysis for quality control and quality assurance -Utilize the county executive case management (eICM) system computer system for clients and supplements -Create and issue benefits and vouchers, using the eICM program. -Review and process incoming invoices for program -processed COVID-19 rent relief applications by gathering client data, calculating rent and validating income



Self-Employed

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations Consultant

  • Jan 2001 - Present

  Created $7 million program to provide an alternative to public education using non-public special education funds: Directly responsible for developing and overseeing strategies to address the levels within C-suite executives, researched State laws to fulfill all State licenses, responsible for co-creating a budget needed to accomplish agenda. Managed and organized public appearances, lectures, contests and exhibits to increase program awareness; program to assist low income family and creating opportunities for at-risk youth. COO-JH Enterprises – Long Beach, CA. Successfully obtain within a Somalian community an approved federal grant, which addressed the needs of its community of the Fox Valley Area, WI. Co-Founder and launched LADY GYPSY HELP SOMEONE FOUNDATION “empowering young and adult women of domestic and sexual assaults.”. Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies. Directly created and implemented three – pronged approach to achieve the organization’s goals: Education, mentorship, and fundraising; through local and international Interfaith groups, mental health professionals, and lobbied volunteers to participate in the foundation goals. Show less



Adecco

• Switzerland
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Lead Supervisor

  • Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  -Manage up to 72 Refugee monitors, with over 400 refugees. -Train new team members on their duties -write reports to detail any incidents and resolutions -co wrote SOP addressing logistics on assisting refugees obtain clothing and shoes and the proposed guidelines were adopted. -Manage up to 72 Refugee monitors, with over 400 refugees. -Train new team members on their duties -write reports to detail any incidents and resolutions -co wrote SOP addressing logistics on assisting refugees obtain clothing and shoes and the proposed guidelines were adopted.



Beauty & the Blues

• Freelance Publicist, Fundraiser & Project Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Oct 2019

  Event planning: Press releases, fundraising, budgeting, administrative duties. Coordinate press releases with local newspapers, radio stations, social media outlets: Facebook, Instagram, open mic performances for the curator. Fundraising within the community and business, solicited potential investors to sponsor tickets to donate in the community. Directly responsible for ALL marketing promotional – graphic designers to create posters and flyers. Event planning: Press releases, fundraising, budgeting, administrative duties. Coordinate press releases with local newspapers, radio stations, social media outlets: Facebook, Instagram, open mic performances for the curator. Fundraising within the community and business, solicited potential investors to sponsor tickets to donate in the community. Directly responsible for ALL marketing promotional – graphic designers to create posters and flyers.



Lyde Enterprises

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations & Project Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

  Analyze organizational structures responsibilities, fundraising, teamwork, business or operating procedures, reporting relationships and work processes to design efficient methods of accomplishing work. Apply knowledge of commonly-used organizational development concepts, practices, and procedures to an array of professional fields and work environments. Analyze organizational structures responsibilities, fundraising, teamwork, business or operating procedures, reporting relationships and work processes to design efficient methods of accomplishing work. Apply knowledge of commonly-used organizational development concepts, practices, and procedures to an array of professional fields and work environments.



Peace Action, LLC

• Electoral Organizer Consultant

  • Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

  GOTV- Get Out The Vote – implemented strategies and ensured voters are aware of program. Managed and coordinated field office supervised and trained volunteering code calling and utilizing voters Apps. Organized precinct packages for “GOTV”. Coordinated volunteers with precinct satellite bases. GOTV- Get Out The Vote – implemented strategies and ensured voters are aware of program. Managed and coordinated field office supervised and trained volunteering code calling and utilizing voters Apps. Organized precinct packages for “GOTV”. Coordinated volunteers with precinct satellite bases.



Adouki and Associates, LLC

• Campaign Direcctor

  • Mar 2007 - Mar 2016

  Successfully worked on the victory for Congresswoman Laura Richardson, 37th District Democrat, CA, 2007 – 2013; and Councilwoman Lula Davis-Holmes, Carson, CA – 2007 – 2015. Created fundraising strategies to fund campaign needs/Relationship building with constituents and candidates. Managed and organized Social Media outreach/News and local newspaper interview/town-hall meetings Planned and organized cooperate media and other special events. Negotiated public relations decisions and executed strategies that led to electoral victory. Successfully achieved the highest first-time voters’ turnout in Green Bay, WI, 60% Show less



Circles of Support - Goodwill

• Community Advocate

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

  Interviewed and facilitated meetings for participants. Educated the community regarding GOODWILL’S re-entry program agenda. Assisted ex-offenders re- entering the community through local workforce agencies, mental health, local employers, and housing. Advocated and collaborated with local technical colleges to enrolled potential participants for our program. Hired tutors (volunteers)t students from the local university to assist with clients reading and GED preparation. Worked on filing FASA for those who qualified for financial aid. Show less



Wisconsin Jobs Now

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Orga

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2012

  Researched, negotiated, implemented, and tracked advertising and public relations activists. Promoted new strategic business opportunities; established and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumers, employees, and public interest groups. Managed and organized public appearances, lectures, contests and exhibits to increased awareness on current social issues. Mobilized home care workers, identified leaders for organizing committees, confirmed participation for GOTV process. (East Coast and Midwest Region). Organized Security Guards two-weeks Blitz, SEIU 1877. Visited worksite and housing visits to worker (California); Child Care campaign, six (6) weeks as organizer, two (2) weeks as Lead Organizer; responsible for organizing community and recruiting new leaders. Reported progress to campaign coordinators (California), LAUSD substitutes and Unit G workers campaign. Educated members on union contract regarding labour rights issues and member to member outreach. Engaged in collective bargaining and negotiations of labour agreements. Show less



Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

• United States
• Insurance

• Field /Labour Organizer

  • Dec 2003 - May 2011

  Started as a student organizer and lobbyist helping organize students, teachers and staff against tuition increases. Advocated and participated in district wide meetings with university faculty, administration and student leaders. Lobbied government relations and outreached to Federal, State and Municipal representatives. Performed data analysis and research presentations. Started as a student organizer and lobbyist helping organize students, teachers and staff against tuition increases. Advocated and participated in district wide meetings with university faculty, administration and student leaders. Lobbied government relations and outreached to Federal, State and Municipal representatives. Performed data analysis and research presentations.