Experience

( Last updated on 06-10-2012 )



Community Outreach, Direct-Service Programs, Poverty Competency, Case Management, Stakeholder Relations, Student Affairs & Services, Program Development & Advancement, Resource Development, Training & Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Public Relations/Media Relations,  Policy Research, State Legislative experience, Student Government, Accessibility Programs



I have been fortunate to enjoy all the jobs that I have had. My career high was when I was handed an idea (creating a one-stop social service center) in 2008. Two and a half
years later I had designed and implemented a fully functional, sustainable social services center. The center was staffed with 7 people plus numerous volunteers and served an average of 500 people per month.
Permanent Supported Housing 
Volunteer Case Aid/Program Assistant
2012
Community Outreach Inc.   Corvallis, OR
                                                                                                                 

·         Prepare client files for transition in case management

·         Transport clients to appointments

·        Contact community agencies and negotiate ongoing care of clients

·         Assist case manager with face to face contact with clients

 
Program Coordinator
Human Services Resource Center
2010
Oregon State University     Corvallis, OR
 

·         Provide direct service

·         Manage casework on clients

·         Maintain records and history

·         Conduct Benchmarking according to best practices

·         Coordinate planning/development of center

·         Develop training/professional development and support for staff

·         Network stakeholders and partners


Conference Coordinator
Human Services Resource Center
2010
Oregon State University   Corvallis, OR
 

·         Design contract for Speaker/refreshments catering

·         Reserve facility for 350 people/prep materials

·         Coordinate funding

·         Facilitate conference/Assist Speaker

·         Evaluate conference through written assessment


Project Manager
Human Services Resource Center
2008 – 2010
Oregon State University  Corvallis, OR
 

·         Facilitated operations of center offering safety net services

·         Designed/Implemented Strategic Plan for one-stop service center

·         Proposed budget for start-up and then ongoing  operations

·         Established facility for start-up space and then expansion

·         Collaborated with and  trained support staff





  

          

                    

Workshop Instructor
American College Professional Assoc.
2010
Oregon State University Corvallis, OR
 

·         “Safety Net Services For Students”

·         Model a National pilot program

 

 


Publications Manager
Chief Clerk’s Office
2004 – 2008
Oregon Legislative Assembly  Salem, OR

·         Created House historical records and daily reports for lawmaker and citizen alerts

·         Recorded all actions on pending legislation in real time for online availability

·         Assisted Chief Clerk who facilitates both sides in partisan strategic policy moves

 

 

Legislative Assistant
State Representatives
2003 – 2006
Oregon Legislative Assembly  Salem, OR

·         Researched policies, crafted bills and issued regular press releases

·         Advocated for constituents needing representation to obtain services

·         Hired and supervised support staff

 

 Interpreter – Instructor
Disability Services & Family Connections
2000 – 2003
Linn Benton Community College  Albany, OR

·         Instructed child care providers on best practices “Working with children with special needs”

·         Interpreted all instructional materials into American Sign Language