Eleanor Denison
Part- Time Garden Teacher/ Manager At Gateway High School
San Francisco
Summary
Invested Case Manager, farmer, community organizer, teacher, and musician dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients and students of all ages. Expertise in sustainable agriculture, as well as housing justice and tenants rights and working with children and young adults in the past. Respectful and compassionate professional offering a diverse background serving communities by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Housing Coordinator Case Manager
Eliot Community Human Services
07.2024 - Current
- Engages in Client-centered/Harm-reduction/Housing First framework in a 90 day program for clients who are homeless or are at risk of losing housing
- Screens, assesses, and implements a comprehensive trauma-informed care plan for assigned clients that reflects the identified needs and treatment preferences of the person served
- Advocates to ensure that client interactions with support services and interventions are as person-centered/strength based/recovery oriented as possible
- Maintains client records, documents progress, setbacks, collateral contacts, and additional assessments within the Eliot database eHana
- Collects and track data correlated to client outcomes and provide reports and trend analysis per contract with respective Accountable Care Organization
- Make appropriate modifications to programming as needed
- Provides comprehensive service coordination through collateral contacts as indicated while leveraging pre and post-tenancy support services
- Assists with and participate in strategic planning for the Homeless Services Division
- Reviews billing and program expenditures to ensure they are within budget
- Builds upon existing partnerships with community-based organizations to cultivate more robust support service opportunities
Lead Organizer
Greater Boston Tenants Union
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitates onboarding process for new volunteers or people requesting advice or resources on tenant laws
- Plans accessible events for tenants to socialize with each other such as regular potlucks and clothing swaps
- Canvasses regularly for local tenant unionization projects and eviction defense, (informing tenants with pending eviction cases of their rights), outreach, and flyering
- Provides support and resources for tenants who contact the organization through email with concerns about their landlords, leases, or other issues regarding their tenancy
- Plans, facilitates and attends regular weekly Somerville/Cambridge local tenant meetings in person and online about current organizing efforts, canvassing dates, political education, and event planning
- Collaborates and creates with graphic design committee members monthly flyers and social media posts through Adobe Illustrator, Canva, and non-computer art forms such as hand illustration and lino-cuts
- Networks with the DSA Housing Justice Commission and other autonomous tenant organizations across the nation
Freelance Harpist
Eleanor Denison
05.2017 - Current
- Customized musical selections for clients'' specific event needs, ensuring a memorable atmosphere.
- Contributed to event success with timely arrival, setup, and breakdown of equipment during performances.
- Maintained excellent performance quality by dedicating time for regular practice sessions and skill development.
- Recorded studio-quality tracks for various projects, demonstrating versatility as a recording artist.
- Increased visibility within the local music scene by participating in community events and showcases.
Harvest Manager
The Food Project
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Led and supervised a team of college students and high school farm workers from various backgrounds and agricultural experience during the harvest season covering various aspects of harvesting techniques, washing produce, packing food pantry orders, safety protocols, equipment operation as well as food justice and social justice lessons
- Implemented novel efficiency procedures and systems to make the farm day more productive and organized
- Facilitated daily morning meetings and check-ins with each crew member and delegated tasks in a rapidly changing and fast-paced work environment
- Fostered clear and open communication channels among team members encouraging feedback and addressing concerns promptly to maintain a harmonious working environment
- Created a weekly harvest plan for regular donation to various food pantries around downtown and Greater Boston while maintaining culturally appropriate food selections for Chinese, Cape Verdean, and Latino clients
- Oversaw the collection of data related to food donation weights throughout the season as well as the types of crops harvested each week
- Cultivated relationships with local food pantries, farmers markets, and restaurants to facilitate the donation and sale of surplus produce, contributing to community outreach efforts
FoodCorps AmeriCorps Service Member
The Food Project
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Facilitated food literacy lessons in a classroom setting at two elementary schools where more than 50% of the students were food insecure; created and implemented after-school clubs, cafeteria activities, and classes around cooking and gardening in both English and Spanish
- Taught hands-on lessons on healthful food choices, cooking, and gardening to over 900 elementary and middle school students
- Used food to celebrate kid's unique cultures and identities
- Facilitated 'Salad Days' with over 1,200 students in Lynn, a hands-on opportunity for 3rd graders to plant lettuce seeds, tend to their garden, and six weeks later, harvest the greens to eat
- Helped build garden beds in elementary schools around the city with High School Youth
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology Major, Music Minor
Wheaton College
Norton, Massachusetts 01.2013 - 1 2017
Skills
- Experience working with diverse communities
- Client focused practices
- Classroom instruction
- Cultural sensitivity
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Emotional awareness
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- 6 years Experience in Sustainable Agriculture
- Patience and empathy
- Positive role model and mentor
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Mental Health First Aid
09-2024
Housing Coordinator Case Manager
Eliot Community Human Services
07.2024 - Current
Harvest Manager
The Food Project
04.2023 - 12.2023
CPR Certified
04-2023
Lead Organizer
Greater Boston Tenants Union
01.2023 - Current
FoodCorps AmeriCorps Service Member
The Food Project
08.2018 - 07.2019
Freelance Harpist
Eleanor Denison
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology Major, Music Minor
Wheaton College
01.2013 - 1 2017
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