Jamie King
Memphis
Summary
Devoted to working for nonprofit organizations that focus on advocating for populations who are disadvantaged or unable to advocate for themselves. Experienced in networking, case management, and operational management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Center for Research and Reform in Education
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Supported grant writing efforts, securing essential funding for groundbreaking research projects.
Executive Assistant to the Executive Directors
Constance Abbey
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Headed case management by overlooking all client cases
- Researched, familiarized, and partnered with local substance abuse programs, detoxes, mental and physical health care, homeless shelters, HIV aid, domestic abuse organizations, crises intervention, food pantries, clothes closets, and state-funded programs such as SNAP
- Formed partnerships with other nonprofits
- Started programs such as weekly needle exchanges, HIV testing, hepatitis C testing, and Narcan training
- Wrote polices, procedures, and bylaws
- Communicated and strengthened relationships with donors and volunteers
- Managed operations
- Managed verbal and written communications for Executive Director
- Developed relationships with community leaders and served as the organization’s liaison with various constituents
- Coordinated street outreach
Head Intern of Case Management
Clare’s House
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Reviewed and developed intake and discharge planning strategies to encourage client engagement and retention
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks
Education
Psychology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TNSkills
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Project management
- Clear oral/written communication
- Client assessments
- Cultural awareness
- Documentation proficiency
- Informational material development
References
Steven Ross, Director
Center for Research and Reform in Education
Smross1000@gmail.com
Roger Wolcott, Director
Constance Abbey
Roger@constanceabbey.org
Timeline
Project Manager
Center for Research and Reform in Education
01.2023 - 04.2024
Executive Assistant to the Executive Directors
Constance Abbey
04.2021 - 07.2022
Head Intern of Case Management
Clare’s House
09.2020 - 05.2021
Psychology
University of Memphis
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