I am a community-focused professional with over a decade of experience in engagement, education, and customer service, skilled in building partnerships and delivering impactful programs. A Wayne State University graduate with certifications in TESOL, Social Media Management, Search Engine Optimization(SEO),and Mental Health First Aid, I combine strong communication skills with expertise in digital tools and project coordination. I aim to lead initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods, expand learning opportunities, and enhance community resilience.
Michigan United Action Detroit,MI 09/24-11/24-Canvasser
Executed a high energy electoral canvass rooted in MI United / MI United Action’s theory of change
Ensured canvass data integrity
Received and provided feedback on training materials and curriculum
Collected personal stories, videos, photos, and other multimedia to use for promotion
Attended monthly staff development trainings and fellowship training opportunities
Detroit Disaster Recovery Group,LLC Detroit,MI 09/22-08/24 Senior Community Engager
Organizes meetings with community leaders and political leaders
Secured FEMA support for 2021/24 Detroit Floods
Creates Social Media and Marketing material for meetings, events, and programs
Canvassed Communities affected by floods to invite to community meetings
Partnered with Home Depot to distribute Emergency Relief items
Partnered with Peach Lutheran Church to supply food and clothing for community
Participates and attends Environmental Justice related events and program
Created Newsletters, Slide Presentations, and websites related to FEMA updates
Assisted in creating Town Hall Meetings with community leaders and politicians
Feed Your Neighborhood,Corp. Detroit,MI 09/22-08/24 Senior Community Engager
Uses Social Media Management certification to create content for multiple platforms
Maintain Food and Clothing pantry Partnership with Peach Lutheran Church
Completes research and collects data using surveys and feedback forms
Identifies and helps eliminate barriers that restrict recruitment and services
Strengthen familiarity with each partnering organization and their goals*
Joining partner Organizations and events to encourage community bonding
Participates in Community Block Club Meetings
Collaborate with Block Club to teach Seniors CPU basics
Canvassing Neighborhoods to strengthen community rapport
Maintain partnership with Aldi’s and other businesses that donate items
Participated in NGOs Volunteer Hour Program (hours volunteering during shift)
Served as Project Leader for Summer Youth Programs
Brilliant Detroit Detroit,MI 09/21-09/22 Community Engagement Coordinator; Chandler Park Hub
Managed daily operations (as Coordinator and Manager for 7 months)*
Organized calendar of activities *
Served on network committees or work groups (Hamilton Academy, Eastside Community Network)*
Ensured program data is entered into network database(s)*
Maintained familiarity with each partner organization and programming*
Identified current trends and neighborhood families’ needs*
Designed and assist with outreach efforts in neighborhood, ensuring successful implementation*
Participated in training and staff development
Completed all reports and paperwork in a timely manner
Completed research and collected data
Identified and helped eliminate barriers that restrict recruitment and services
*Consisted of, but not limited to
Education
Wayne State University: Detroit, MI; Graduation: 07/12
*Bachelors of Science (Linguistics)
*Minor (English)
Grand Circus Detroit Detroit,MI August 2016-October 2016
*Java Developer Bootcamp Certification
International Open Academy March 2020- July 2020 //June 2021-June2021
*TESOL Certification
*Social Media Manager Certification
Mental Health First Aid March 2023
*Mental Health First Aid Certification
Family Assistance for Renaissance Men (F.A.R.M) Feb-May 2024
* Graduate of Male Mentorship Program