Briggette Britton

1791 W. Howard Street Apt. 306

Chicago, Illinois 60626
662-822-4489
bba74240@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE Program Management professional seeks to apply grant writing, marketi
ng and technical skills in team-oriented business setting.
RELEVANT SKILLS
Research/Writing
*Assisted with conducting surveys, analyzing data for research reports
*Experience conducting literature reviews, preparing project reports
*Revised Parent Handbook, Education Plans, Teacher Handbook
*Proven accuracy with writing memos, letters, reports and other program document
s
Technical Skill
*Dynamic computer skills: Type 65 wpm, ability to learn complex program orient
ed data bases
*Understanding of Microsoft programs; excellent internet navigation skills
*Multi-tasked oriented; strong analytic and problem-solving skills
*Knowledge of SPSS
Development/Fundraising
*Developed a employer based wellness councils comprised of over 40 members
*Researched funding and assisted with grant writing;
*Secured $1,500 in donations for Head Start Program Dental Program
Successful grant proposals awarded include:
* $8,000 grant to conduct a Program Feasibility Study
* $2,000 a technical assistance grant
* $27,000 continuation grant for a health project
Organizing/Coordinating
*Assisted with Management of Early Childhood and Social Service Program
*Coordinated Education and Parent Committee
*Organized community meetings, forums and focus groups, councils

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Director 21st Century Institute, 2008-2010
Community Engagement/Empowerment
Delta Citizens Alliance Greenville, Ms
*Conducted 19 County Survey related to Business/Procurement: Conducted a Mississ
ippi Health Advocacy Nurse Partnership Program Project by organizing 3 focus gro
ups and 1 community Forum.
*Coordinated a Mississippi State Department of Health Workforce Wellness
Project: task with organizing workforce Wellness Health Councils in 5 counties i
ncluding an Advisory Management Team. Organized/Conducted Town Hall Meeting in p
artnership with the Children's Defense Fund.
*Coordinated Heart Awareness Campaign with an outcome of 82 people receiving hea
rt screens
*Coordinated Health Help for Kids Campaign to increase Medicaid/Chip program enr
ollment. Planned Hosted Community
Meeting to gain support local providers and health professionals.
*Extensive experience with establishing relationships with key community partner
s and interacting with diverse leaders and citizens. Assisted with membership r
ecruitment, conference and event planning activities
Briggette Britton
1791 W. Howard Street Apt. 306
Chicago, Illinois 60626
662-822-4489
bba74240@westpost.net
Social Worker, 2007- 2008
Community Hospice Care
Greenville, Ms
Conducted psychosocial assessments, homevisits, bereavement counseling,
case manaagement; linked families and patients to community resources.
Education Assistant/Training Specialist, 2004-2006
Family Community Partnership Specialist, 2003-2004
Case Manager, 2003
Sunflower Humphreys Counties Progress Inc,
Indianola, Ms.
Assisted Education Director with management of Education & Health Program
Supervised a staff of 10 case managers; Coordinated and Conducted training for 1
50 Participants. Assisted with grant research/writing activities.
Research Assistant/Graduate Fellowship Student, 2001-2002
Delta State University Cleveland, Ms
EDUCATION
Delta State University
Cleveland, Ms
Bachelor of Social Work, 1999
Master of Science, Community Development, 2002
Licensed Social Worker
MILITARY SERVICE
U.S. Army Honorable Discharge 1988-1999
Mississippi National Guard Honorable Discharge 1993-2000