Kenya Pierce
Suisun,CA
Summary
Personable and engaging individual with talent for communication and passion for facilitating learning. Possesses solid understanding of instructional design and effective teaching methodologies, alongside proficiency in creating and delivering training materials. Dedicated to driving growth and fostering positive learning environment to achieve impactful results.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer/ Volunteers Manager
STAND! For Families Free of Violence
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of volunteer hours, accomplishments, and areas for improvement to ensure thorough reporting.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Created contacts with community organizations to obtain commitments to support volunteer program through contributions and volunteer hours.
Community Services Coordinator
A Safe Place
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Strengthened relationships with community partners through collaboration on joint projects.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and implementing various outreach programs.
- Leveraged partnerships with local businesses to secure donations or sponsorships supporting impactful programming.
- Streamlined volunteer recruitment processes, significantly increasing participation in community service projects.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Alameda County WIC
03.2010 - 03.2019
- Connected clients with additional resources such as lactation professionals, nutritionists, or mental health services when needed.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication during counseling sessions.
- Strengthened relationships between healthcare providers and breastfeeding support services by participating in community events or roundtable discussions.
- Organized group meetings for mothers to learn from one another while establishing a network of support within the community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05-2024
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CA05-2022
Skills
- New hire training
- Planning and coordination
- Public speaking
- Creative problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Confidentiality practices
- Building rapport
- Cultural sensitivity
- Fundraising strategies
- Volunteer management
- Microsoft office
- Department management
Timeline
Trainer/ Volunteers Manager
STAND! For Families Free of Violence
01.2022 - 12.2023
Community Services Coordinator
A Safe Place
01.2020 - 12.2021
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Alameda County WIC
03.2010 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Berkeley City College
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