Program Coordinator

Posted on: 2007-03-22

VERONICA S. BROWN-MONTGOMERY 1133 E. 83rd Street, Unit 227, Chicago, Illinois, 60619, 773-550-6596, [email protected] OBJECTIVE: _________________________________________________ To secure the position of Program Manager where there is the opportunity to utilize my planning, implementation, management and evaluation skills EXPERIENCE: _________________________________________________ Consultant H.R.D.I/ Chicago Woman AIDS Project Years Employed (2000-Present) Provided HIV/AIDS education to School base initiative Developed curriculums and training materials Developed and implemented evaluation tools Facilitated trainings to staff and students Provided community based health education workshops Provide referrals for prevention, intervention and testing services Realtor Coldwell Banker Years Employed (2003-Present) Identified and prepared individuals for First- time home buying Guided and encouraged through loan approval process Negotiated contract with seller and acquired best sells prices/ closing cost Property management Achieved closings on all transactions Influenced clients decisions on contractors, loan officers and brokers Program Coordinator University of Illinois at Chicago / MATEC Years Employed (2005 –Jan.2006) • Planned, assembled and recruited for continuing medical educational programs for physicians, nurses, dentists and other clinical staff that provide treatment to individuals with HIV/AIDS • Conducted clinical management seminars • Evaluated all events for quality assurance. • Planned conferences for physician to expand knowledge • Provided technical assistance to Community Based Organizations Medical Case Manager Featherfist Years Employed (2003 –2004) • Provided referral assistance ,education and support to individuals living in a transitional housing program for individuals living with HIV/AIDS • Provided counseling services to family members • Coordinate medical treatment plans, monitor client readiness, provide resources, and guide clients through skill building process • Collected data for HOPWA/SPINS research project that provided housing to chronically ill homeless individuals to ensure that their health became stable SENIOR CASE MANAGER SOUTH SIDE HELP CENTER Years Employed (1997 – 2003) • Provided referrals services and guidance to services providers • Facilitated support groups for persons impacted with HIV/AIDS • Provided counseling services to family members • Advocated for the improvement of clinical services • Organized supportive services to stabilize and enhance client’s health. Field Coordinator MEE Productions Years Employed (1999-2000) • Supervised a team of 25 members in an community educational program • Recruited ,trained and monitored team members • Administered trainings, monitored workshops, scheduled group meetings, compiled reports • Maintained and distributed videos and materials • Evaluated each network member performance EDUCATION________________________________________________________ Master of Public Health May 2005 St. Xavier University Bachelors of Arts/Psychology December 2002 Chicago State University Associate of Arts Degree/Social Services May 2000 Kennedy King College SKILLS___________________________________________________________  Excellent organization and communicative skills  Excellent speech, grammar and interpersonal skills  Presenter and Trainer  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites in Excel, Word and PowerPoint  Highly -self motivated TRAININGS__________________________________________________________________  AIDS Foundation of Chicago Case Management  Board of Governance Member for Case Management  Planning Council Member for Direct Care  Prevention Case Management  Red Cross HIV/AIDS Instructor  C.A.N. (Community Advocacy Network)  Diversity Council Member  WIHS Community Advisory Board/ WE ACT: Rwanda Project HONORS/LEADERSHIP: 1999 “Voice of the Community” City of Chicago 2000 “Certificate of Appreciation “Surgeon General of the United States 2003 “Commitment and Service “Luck Care Center 2004 “Red Ribbon Award “Illinois Department of Public Health