Brian Barhaugh
Bio coming soon. (Long time in the making)
brian.barhaugh@projectvoyce.org
Phillip Douglas
Phillip’s family has been decimated by drugs and violence. Despite overwhelming odds he graduated from Denver’s Manual High School right before it was closed down for underperformance. With a Daniels scholarship he started college in a predominantly white college in western Colorado. Cultural issues and further family crises caused him to choose to leave college and return to Denver to help his family. His family connections led him into trouble for which he paid a serious price. Undeterred, he has become an inspiring youth trainer at Project VOYCE where he focuses on engaging disengaged youth in their schools.
phill@projectvoyce.org
Shelby Gonzales Parker
Shelby’s life was headed in a dangerous direction in middle school. Fortunately a remarkable teacher connected with her. Seeking a school that fit her culture and her voracious desire to learn, she attended 4 different schools before graduating from one of Denver’s newest charter schools as the first Valedictorian. She is a single mom and has just entered Metro State College where her career goal is to be a teacher. In addition to being a lead trainer at Project VOYCE she is the sole student representative on the State Council of Educator Effectiveness appointed by Bill Ritter. shelby@projectvoyce.org
Samantha Lobato
Samantha is a Youth Trainer at Project VOYCE and she is a senior at CEC Middle College of Denver. All of her life she has like school and has excelled in academics. Growing up, she was very shy throughout out her childhood, but has begun to find herself and come out of her shell after being with Project VOYCE for more than two years. Samantha is a very strong and motivated student who has a large interest in film and photography although her career goal is to be a Math Teacher.
samanthalobato30@gmail.com
Noemy Rodriguez
(To be announced.)
Zena Price-Broncucia
A fifth generation resident of North Denver, Zena grew up with pretty positive experiences in education. After entering a public school for the first time in 9th grade, educational inequities in Denver, and the world, began to become clearer to her. She ventured to San Francisco to attend college and learn more about the world, but continued to make connections between education, justice, and the larger world. She is excited to be back in Denver and once again part of the fantastic PV crew!
zena.pricebroncucia@projectvoyce.org
We read your storys about your life.
I am so impressed with your work and mission. I am attaching my resume in the hope that if a position becomes available you may consider my qualifications and my liflelong committment to the belief that people can change and grow forever.
Sincerely,
Valarie Abney
Valarie Abney
4675 West 37th Ave., Denver. CO 80212
303-433-9077 valariejeanne@msn.com
Objective
A part-time or full-time position in an organization with a positive impact in the community; where I may utilize my skills in management, community and relationship building, problem solving and innovation.
Experience
Community Resources, Inc. (CRI) Program Assistant (part time) July 2010 – present I assist in all four programs CRI offers to Denver Public Schools. Learned all processes and developed strategies for recruiting new volunteers for classroom speakers, mentorships, family involvement and special events such as science fairs and multicultural nights.
Responsibilities:
• Deepen resources for classroom speakers’ bureau, family night presentations, educational programs and mentors
• Develop, expand and coordinate volunteer resources for several diverse educational programs including a new online sign up system
• Conduct in services with Denver Public Schools to inform teachers and administration the value of the programs we offer. Develop marketing tools to reach teachers.
• Evaluate new programs for quality and appropriateness for CRI
University of Denver Bookstore Operations Manager August 2007 – June 2010
I was in charge of all functions on the sales floor, the internet textbook ordering and fulfillment process, information desk, and shipping and receiving functions. I developed systems to improve processes and worked with other departments on campus to enhance the relationships and increase revenue.
Responsibilities:
• Managed all sales floor operations including 22 cashiers (fulltime, temporary, student employees) and information desk staff
• Supervised merchandising and in-store displays
• Planned Special events
• Trained staff in exceptional customer service – developed a training power point for new hires
• Managed Operations payroll budget and stayed under budget every quarter
Davis Dyslexia Correction Program Facilitator January 2005 – July 2007
I facilitated five day tutoring programs for adults and children with dyslexia and /or visual spatial learning styles; skills necessary to teach these programs included:
• ability to communicate complex concepts to clients of all ages and their parents in an understandable manner
• creative marketing to untapped referral sources
Capitol Hill Books, Inc. Manager/Owner 1995 – 2005 (sold the business)
I purchased the business in 1995 after many years as bookseller and manager. As owner I was responsible for computerizing the store and creating the largest searchable database for used books in Denver.
Responsibilities:
• Managed staff – hiring/firing and scheduling
• Promotion, advertising, marketing, instore displays and signage
• Payroll, taxes and bookkeeping
• Special event planning; author events, benefits, literary trivia contests, open house
• Inventory control, ordering, receiving, shipping, pricing
• Last, but certainly not least – premium customer service.
Education
Metropolitan State College of Denver BA, Individualized Degree Program – Community Resources and Outreach
University of Denver BACP – Comm Arts Denver, CO
Related Certification
Davis Dyslexia Association International 2005-2006 Burlingame, CA
Additional Courses:
• Grant Writing Course at Community Resource Center in January 2012.
• Management and Marketing seminars such as American Booksellers School, Guerilla Marketing and seminars at College Bookstore Conferences
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Interests
Community building, reading, indie films, calligraphy, book discussion groups
References available on request