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ph: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE e: EMAIL AVAILABLEObjective Community activist and volunteer with a combined 14-years work and volunteering experience possessing a strong background in social justice looking to apply skills in a community organizer position with VOCAL-NY. Experience_Organizer / Advocate Sep. 2007 to __Present Picture the Homeless - New York, NY Organized on issues pertaining to homelessness, for sheltered and street homeless population. Outreached participants engaging on criminal and housing court-related issues via in-person contact and phonebanking communications. Assisted in advocacy efforts by participating in legislative lobbying with elected officials. Actress / Delegate Mar. 2016 to PresentTheatre of the Oppressed - New York, NY Participated as a rapid-response troupe member engaging in improvisational theatre actions to promote social justice awareness and engagement Acted in capacity as ambassador for the organization in community as well as during outreach including in the media. Acted as a front-of-the-house support staff at events ushering and resolving any patron concerns while providing customer service.Organizer / Advocate Mar. 2016 to PresentSafety Net Project - New York, NY Worked with organizers to engage the media on how to provide resources for the homeless and to call for action for the general public Participated in meetings with Department of Social Service staff to help craft policy that assisted the homeless. Assisted in advocacy efforts by participating in legislative lobbying with elected officials. Facilitated outreach and base-building via phonebanking and in-person contacts. Poll Worker / Training Facilitator Nov. 1993 to Present New York Board of Elections - New York City, NY Facilitated trainings on effective poll-working procedures for new employees Collaborated with several other poll workers to ensure a successful voting station. Maintained polling equipment throughout the day. Ensured polling/voting security.Market Research Interviewer April to June 2012Opinion Access - Long Island City, NY Facilitated market research outreach working in collaboration with team to achieve optimal results meeting and surpassing the metrics goals set forth by partnering agencies. Skills Knowledge of New York City politics and policy issues at a citywide and neighborhood level Proven record of using community organizing in political campaign, nonprofit, or other relevant settings A track record of coming up with new ideas and solving problems Motivated to meet and exceed targets and achieve goals |
