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Richard Stewart

Chicago

Summary

Proactive Outreach Specialist with strong communication and leadership skills. Proven track record in developing and coordinating outreach initiatives that engage vulnerable communities effectively. Expertise in enhancing community impact and program effectiveness through strategic outreach efforts.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outreach Coordinator

Claretian Associates
Chicago
03.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated with local organizations to strengthen partnerships and resource sharing.
  • Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
  • Fostered community outreach by coordinating rapport-building events to liaise with community members.
  • Coordinated community outreach programs to engage diverse populations effectively.
  • Monitored feedback from community members to improve program effectiveness.
  • Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address community initiatives.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of outreach activities, including contact lists, event calendars, and program outcomes.

Community Outreach Specialist

Target Area Development
Chicago
10.2019 - 03.2025
  • Served as a liaison between the organization's leadership team and members of the public.
  • Conducted assessments of current programs and identified areas for improvement or expansion of services.
  • Developed and implemented outreach strategies to build relationships with community organizations.
  • Coordinated volunteer recruitment drives for various programs within the organization.
  • Attended conferences and seminars related to community engagement initiatives.
  • Recruited, trained and oversaw organizational volunteers.

Outreach Specialist

Cure Violence Global
Chi
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Traveled throughout service area to educate community, met with people interested in receiving services and represented agency before wide range of professional constituencies.
  • Coordinated volunteers for outreach efforts in the community.
  • Developed relationships with local businesses, government agencies, schools, and other organizations to increase visibility of programs.
  • Functioned as treatment team member, interpreting social, emotional and family system problems and strengths to other members.
  • Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.

Outreach Supervisor

Cease Fire
Chicago
03.2012 - 11.2015
  • Supervised outreach programs promoting community safety and violence prevention initiatives.
  • Managed team schedules to ensure adequate coverage for outreach activities and events.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired volunteers and staff.
  • Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
  • Trained and mentored staff in effective communication and engagement strategies.
  • Spoke to community groups to explain and interpret purposes, programs, and policies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Career And Technical Education

Kennedy King College
Chicago, IL
05-1998

Associate of Applied Science - Psychology

Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH
12-1995

Skills

  • Partnership development
  • Community outreach
  • Program assessment
  • Volunteer management
  • Customer relationship management

Certification

  • Violence Prevention Training
  • Trauma Response Crisis Training
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Outreach Coordinator

Claretian Associates
03.2025 - Current

Community Outreach Specialist

Target Area Development
10.2019 - 03.2025

Outreach Specialist

Cure Violence Global
01.2016 - 12.2018

Outreach Supervisor

Cease Fire
03.2012 - 11.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Career And Technical Education

Kennedy King College

Associate of Applied Science - Psychology

Lakeland Community College

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