Alecia Hopkins
St. Louis
Summary
Experienced Coalitions Director with a proven track record in building and leading successful coalition initiatives to advance goals. Skilled in strategic planning, relationship management, advocacy, and team leadership. Results-oriented professional with a strong understanding of effective communication strategies. Dedicated to driving collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes through the power of partnerships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Organizer
Democratic Party of Illinois
- 12.2024
- Oversaw15 Democratic campaigns based in greater downstate (IL-12, IL-13 & IL-15) by providing expertise in voter engagement, press/communications, and back-end data collection
- Led volunteer recruitment effort for3 counties within central and downstate IL by coordinating with local campaigns and county Democratic chairmen
- Assembled4 individual standup events for DPI weekends of action in the2024 cycle
- Drove volunteer recruitment, management, and retainment across15 target counties throughout central and southern Illinois
Coalitions Director
Wesley Bell for Congress
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Implemented comprehensive coalition-building strategies to engage diverse stakeholders and mobilize support for campaign priorities; including week by week outreach goals, identifying targeting tactics to increase mobilization from grassroot activists
- Organized and coordinated events, meetings, rallies, and other activities to engage coalition members, raise awareness, and amplify campaign messages
- Supervised a team of coalition staff and volunteers, providing guidance and support to ensure successful coordination and implementation of coalition activities
- Tracked and evaluated the effectiveness of coalition initiatives, measured key performance indicators, and adjusted strategies as needed to achieve campaign objectives
Consumer Directed Caregiver
Adminicare
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Provided a range of services, including assistance with personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication management, mobility support, and companionship
- Provided emotional support, promoted a safe and comfortable environment, and helped individuals maintain their overall well-being
Residential House Manager
St. Louis ARC
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Responsible for daily review and planning of supports provided to individuals
- Oversaw staff trainings and compliancy meets required vs standards, staffing, scheduling, maintaining budget and financial needs of home
- Understanding and striving to meet goals, policies, and standards as they relate to of individuals served in the department and the agency
Community Support Team Lead
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Responsible for daily review and planning of supports provided to individuals
Community Support Specialist
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Provide a vital resource to children and adults who live with mental illness
Administrative Asst.
Lutheran Senior Services
12.2007 - 07.2014
- Covered phones, greet and direct visitors to appropriate departments, distribute corporate and residential mail, type and file documents, direct community tours, basic data entry and notarize legal documents
Education
B.S.W. - Social Work
University of Missouri, St. Louis
St. Louis01.2024
A.A.S. - Human Services
St. Louis Community College, Forest Park
St. Louis01.2023
Skills
Communication Skills
Leadership
Organizational Skills
Problem-Solving
Empathy and Compassion
Adaptability
Creativity
Time Management
Cultural Competency
Collaboration
Certification
- National Council for Mental Well-Being
- Mental Health First Aid April2022
- National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS) May2023
Timeline
Coalitions Director
Wesley Bell for Congress
02.2024 - 08.2024
Consumer Directed Caregiver
Adminicare
07.2019 - 08.2023
Residential House Manager
St. Louis ARC
05.2019 - 11.2019
Community Support Team Lead
08.2017 - 05.2019
Community Support Specialist
01.2015 - 08.2017
Administrative Asst.
Lutheran Senior Services
12.2007 - 07.2014
Regional Organizer
Democratic Party of Illinois
- 12.2024
B.S.W. - Social Work
University of Missouri, St. Louis
A.A.S. - Human Services
St. Louis Community College, Forest Park
- National Council for Mental Well-Being
- Mental Health First Aid April2022
- National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS) May2023
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