Raven Raquel Godette
Cary
Summary
A highly motivated, flexible, bilingual English/Spanish Speaking Professional and advocate to serve and empower individuals and community organizations with a diverse set of core competencies to include experience in the following: Human Services as it relates to case management in Social Services; customer service; problem solving; communication (written/oral) skills; data entry and documentation, empathy and advocacy for neighbors and community partners.
Experienced with managing engagement activities and fostering community connections. Utilizes excellent communication and organizational skills to streamline processes and enhance team efficiency. Track record of successfully executing projects and driving impactful results.
Professional engagement coordinator skilled in orchestrating community-focused initiatives and optimizing team performance. Known for high standards and results-driven approach, ensuring that project goals are consistently met. Effective collaborator with talent for adapting to changing needs and fostering cooperative team environment.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with strong background in coordinating engagement initiatives. Successfully managed various projects, enhancing team dynamics and driving community involvement. Demonstrated expertise in communication and organizational skills to maintain seamless operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Migrant Tutoring Program
01.2016
- Provide tutoring services for migrant families with children attending Johnston County Schools, k – 12 in all Core subjects
Network Engagement Coordinator / Disaster Preparedness Committee Chair
Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
01.2022 - Current
- Compliance and Risk Management - Conducts site monitoring visits of agencies to ensure safe food storage and handling and ensure the practice of good stewardship of Food Bank product and appropriate record keeping
- Adheres to a proactive and compassionate discipline approach when agencies are not in compliance with Food Bank, Feeding America, Department of Agriculture, etc
- Policies
- Receive, investigate, and respond to agency complaints and recommend follow-up actions to the Food Sourcing & Network Services leadership team
- Agency Communication and Support – Serve as primary Food Bank liaison for agencies to maintain effective lines of communication with the Food Bank and with other community organizations
- Support and develop community organizations (both within and outside of our network) in resourceful communities; help connect agencies with local resources, both public and private, to assist agencies in accomplishing their missions
- Agency Recruitment & Training – Collaborate with the Network Strategy, Programs and Community Health & Engagement teams to recruit agencies in identified areas and participate in the facilitation of agency Open House meetings
- Lead potential agencies through the application process
- Design, develop and deliver training for new and existing partners to ensure that they are fully engaged and can be effective members of the network
- Agency Assessment & Capacity Building - Ensures that targeted support is provided to agencies and assists with capacity assessment and development
- Maintain methodology of categorizing agencies by service, capacity, and scope of work
- Much of this work will be done through the agency optimization process, which will include surveys of and consultations with partner agencies
- Food Systems Work – Support local food distribution and food systems in assigned areas; work with the Food Bank staff to support such systems
- (Assist in the development of regional food security plans by working with agencies,) local community and governmental organizations and people facing food insecurity
- Plan and Execute “Disaster Preparedness Training” for partner agencies designated as disaster relief agencies within the Food Bank Network
Teacher, Spanish Language and Literature, English as a Second Language
Wake County Schools
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Interprets Spanish to English and English to Spanish
- Instructional teaching of Spanish Language and Culture, guide and facilitate activities for students, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom for instruction, technology facilitation
- Guide students’ acquisition of social skills, core competencies and World Language
Teacher, Spanish
Johnston County Schools
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Instructional teaching, guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
- Guide children’s acquisition of social skills, core competencies and World Language Acquisition
Bi-lingual Enrollment Specialist
Orange County Head Start Early Head Start Program
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Oversee processing applications for accuracy and timeliness
- Develop and revise program’s recruitment policy to ensure procedures are implemented
- Spearhead stall involvement in participation of recruitment activities and events
- Develop and monitor application process ensuring required income eligibility documentation
- Coordinate with Child Development Specialist (CDS) to develop and implement a plan to identify and recruit at least 10% of children with documented disabilities/special needs
- Develop and implement plans and procedures with ERSEA committee on eligibility and selection of families in compliance with all federal standards and local program criteria
- Implement communications with the Family Services Manager and Home Based Manager to stay informed of attendance concerns which could lead to program openings
- Ensure that the program maintains full enrollment by adhering to Performance Standards’ mandates
- Interpret and translate program materials as requested and liaison for applicants and referring agencies via phone, mail, walk-ins, email, community events and recruitment activities
- Collect and submit data for Community Needs Assessment and Annual Program Report
- Provide childcare for parent meetings and special events
- Member of the Program Planning Team to give input and make decisions regarding operation of the total program to ensure compliance with Performance Standards
- Participate on program self-assessment team program for annual assessment service area
- Maintain systems, database, files etc
- Ensuring security of data
Childcare Social Worker II
Orange County Department of Social Services
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Determined eligibility of families in need of childcare and issued vouchers
- Assisted eligible families with the cost of childcare services according to state policies
- Maintained contact with parents and childcare providers to ensure families received appropriate services and to remain aware of family issues and concerns
- Provided families with information about available childcare resources and the five-star licenses’ system
- Maintain family case files that include required forms and case narratives according to requirements in the policy manual and County and State Policies
- Maintained monthly statistical information
Bi-lingual Scholarship Counselor
Childcare Services Association
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Evaluated and determined eligibility for subsidy program
- Provided English/Spanish Interpretation and Translation on behalf of families and community agencies
- Conducted “Choosing and Using Quality Information child care sessions to families seeking quality child care
- Provided resources for families seeking licensed childcare facilities
- Educated families on the importance of quality childcare
Latino Outreach Coordinator
Eastern Carolina Community Development Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Served as inter-agency liaison to locate and place clients with the appropriate social service providers/agency
- Developed working relationships with non-profit, state and federal government agencies
- Managed bi-lingual volunteers and coordinated outreach volunteers’ programs and tracked volunteer hours
- Developed and organized the implementation of first “Family Information Fair” with all vendors and information in Spanish
- Developed and organized first "Spanish Language Summer Camp" for children ages 8-15
- Developed and tracked key statistical information of individuals and families regarding the Spanish Language
Minority Outreach Coordinator
Carteret County Domestic Violence Program
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Developed and implemented programs for victims of domestic violence, provided direct service and advocacy for primary and secondary victims of domestic violence
- Interpreted and translated for Spanish speaking clients
- Presented Domestic Violence Awareness information to banks, schools, civic organizations, churches, and various agencies throughout Carteret County
- Developed and tracked key statistical information of African American, Latino, and Elder populations
- Provided case management, court advocacy and safe date instructions to local middle and high schools
- Advocate for victims of domestic violence self-petitioning for Victim Visas
Education
B.A. - Hispanic Studies, Political Science
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina01.2007
Alternative Licensure - K-12 Spanish Education, College of Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina01.2016
Skills
- Brand awareness
- Volunteer management
- Stakeholder management
- Strategic thinking
- Best practices optimization
- Risk assessments
- Project planning
- Event coordination
- Stakeholder relations
- Proposal development
- Implementation management
- Utilization improvements
- Agile principles
- Utilization optimization
- Project promotion
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated as the Chaired a team of 4 in the development of Network Disaster Preparedness Relief Training.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Network Engagement Coordinator / Disaster Preparedness Committee Chair
Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
01.2022 - Current
Summer Migrant Tutoring Program
01.2016
Teacher, Spanish Language and Literature, English as a Second Language
Wake County Schools
01.2016 - 01.2021
Teacher, Spanish
Johnston County Schools
06.2013 - 03.2016
Bi-lingual Enrollment Specialist
Orange County Head Start Early Head Start Program
01.2012 - 01.2013
Childcare Social Worker II
Orange County Department of Social Services
01.2008 - 01.2012
Bi-lingual Scholarship Counselor
Childcare Services Association
01.2007 - 01.2008
Latino Outreach Coordinator
Eastern Carolina Community Development Inc.
01.2004 - 01.2005
Minority Outreach Coordinator
Carteret County Domestic Violence Program
01.2001 - 01.2004
Alternative Licensure - K-12 Spanish Education, College of Education
East Carolina University
B.A. - Hispanic Studies, Political Science
East Carolina University
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