A communicator with 8 years of significant experience managing non-profit sector public relations initiatives. Strong record of creating exceptional written materials, raising awareness and engaging target populations. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills leading major projects independently. Experience using social media to promote initiatives. Strong knowledge of nonprofit operations, leveraging resources to maximize impact and meet mission. A sharp wit and sense of humor creating positive energy and boosting workplace morale.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
(Confidential)	Core Services Manager	1/2005 - Present

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Southern University A&M College	Mass Communications/Public Relations	2005	Bachelor Degree

TYPE	TITLE	URL	DESCRIPTION
Book	Linkedin	media url	LinkedIn Profile
Website	Website	media url	Developed Website

Highlights:

Designed a voter education campaign “ Make Your Mark” resulting in 200 new disabled voters  Developed educational and Housing assistance programs that served 4,900 children and 200 homeless in one year  Coordinated a stadium seating program to promotes equal access for disabled Louisiana’s during Mardi Gras season  Promoted “Sliver Ribbon Campaign” to raise public awareness regarding persons with disabilities during October  Increased number of Information and Referrals inquires to 10,000 calls in a single year in underserved parishes  Provided need analysis’s for the disability community in 23 parishes  Researched and provided 38 links to substantive sources, increasing the site’s value as a repository of nonprofit information  Created a detailed procedure manual listing nearly 100 specialized tasks to perform in support of organization’s programs and services functions

• Community Outreach
• Media Relations
• Curriculum Development & Education
• Political Policy & Advocacy
• Social Media
• Public Information Campaigns
• Public Speaking
• Team Leadership
• Writing
• Publications
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Special Events
• Websites
• Microsoft Office suites
• Photo Editing
• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suites
• Conferencing Tools
• Presentation Skills
• Case Management
• Data Entry
• Reporting

As the Core Services Manager of Resources For Independent Living, Inc.(RIL)serving Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA I Manage and develop the implementation of 4 federal mandated services to persons with disabilities (advocacy, skills training, information & referral and peer counseling) across 23 parishes in the Southeast Louisiana region As Official Spokesperson: testified/advised during legislative sessions regarding policies and public affairs issues affecting disability population Presenter/Rep for organization’s mission and services on various advisory councils/boards, member associations, community /public functions •As Communications Focal Point: communication programs including media relations, events, policy initiatives, crisis communication, stakeholder relations, Internet based communications and publications •As Staff Trainer/Developer: evaluated training programs for consumers, developed training base curriculum and trained staff on various techniques and strategies