This document contains the resume of Jonnie Williams, who has 10 years of experience in community outreach, public relations, and management. Williams currently serves as the Community Outreach Director for the City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Human Services, where she plans community events and partnerships. Previously, she held roles as a Community Outreach Liaison for the City of Atlanta City Council and as a Community Economic Developer and Community Safety Associate for other organizations. Williams has an MPA in Community Economic Development and a BA in Mass Communication/Public Relations.

1. JW
CONTACT
Email
jonniewilliams95@gmail.com
Phone
(404)621-9934
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnie-
williams-28b422158
SKILLS
Teambuilding
Leadership
Project Management
Microsoft Office
Constant Contact
Research
Evaluation
Writing
Mentoring
Influencer
MANAGEMENT
Successfully created programs for the
City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of
Human Services
Trained 120 Professionals each
Quarter for the City of Atlanta
JONNIE S. WILLIAMS, MPA
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
10 years of management experience with detailed knowledge in:
 Community Outreach
 Diversity Engagement
 Rapport Building
 Information Creation and Dissemination
 Increasing company visibility within the community
 Creating company partnerships
 Departmental Development increase personnel skill and effectiveness
 Government relations
 Large scale event planning
 Public and Private Partnership Building
EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIRECTOR • CITY OF ATLANTA MAYORS OFFICE OF HUMAN SERVICES
•
APRIL 2014-PRESENT
 Key leadership team member
 Partnership building
 Planning & coordination of community outreach and events
 Primary planner for organization events
 Conduct grantee site-visits and reporting+
 Identified partnerships with policymakers, individuals, corporations and foundations
for cross connection - for program implementation
 Researched best practices for Community Outreach Programs
 Expanded the Summer Food Service Program through the implementation of The
Mobile Feeding Initiative
 Conducted a program evaluation for current program methods and tactics; analyzed
previous policy briefs for changes over the past years
 Implemented the USDA Summer Food Service Program for under privileged children
 Evaluated new access methods for greater community outreach and program
effectiveness
 Developed and implemented plan to identify funders and private/public partnerships.
 Developed relationships to identify and win additional funding for the Department of
Human Services
 Identified areas of improvement and suggested tactics for improved efficiency
 Streamlined all projects related to the Summer Food Service Program
VOLUNTEER/ENTREPRENEUR/PRIVATE CLIENT CONSULTING/TRAVEL WORK
MARCH 2007- MARCH 2012

2. Mayor’s Office of Human Services in
regards to Time, Cost, Quality and
Scope of projects and programs
Conducted Training Evaluations for
Federal and State Programs
Created New Participant Workshop
Training of Federal Programs
Trained City of Atlanta Code
Enforcement/Residents on Rules.
Regulations on Statutes relating to
City Guidelines
Provided Organizational Change
Management Leadership Training for
the City of Atlanta- OHS
Conducted workshops, seminars, and
training sessions on housing and
economic development programs
Maintained training records and files,
while monitoring internal sites and
social media
EDUCATION
Clark Atlanta University
Masters of Public Administration/
Community Economic Development
2008-2010
Clark Atlanta University
BA Mass Communication/ Public
Relations
2002-2007
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATINS AND
MEMBERSHIPS
Advisory Committee for Fulton-
DeKalb Hospital Authority
Active Member of the National
Contract Management Association
Public Relations Society of America
 A broad understanding of Federal policies and rules allowing the ability to resolve
issues based anticipated and established client needs
 Utilized my Public Relations knowledge to consult with private companies/clients as far
as best practices for their organization and endeavors
 Contracted with KHII PR firm to create and implement Public Relations Initiatives
 Created various projects and carried out program planning and development to help
clients achieve set goals
 Took sabbatical to travel the world and explore options to recharge current
community outreach methods
 Created a successful online retail business
 Helped current clients develop their goals and generate additional funding services
COMMUNITY OUTREACH/DEVELOPMENT LIASION • CITY OF ATLANTA CITY COUNCIL•
MAY 2010- OCTOBER 2011
 Oversaw activities and operations of special projects within specific council districts
 Created various projects and carried out program planning and development
 Demonstrated service in economic development, public health, community safety,
nonprofit management, and community development.
 Conducted independent research from multiple sources
 Strong interpersonal skills, including the capacity to build and maintain a professional
network of economic development practitioners across the country.
 Developed District Newsletters and Email blasts
 Successfully Implemented Innovative Projects throughout the district and city of
Atlanta
o Bi-Annual Tire Clean Up and Recycle Drive
o District 9 Trash Can Art Program with world Renowned Artist
o City of Atlanta CVS/CareMark Prescription Discount Plan
o National League of Cities/ Utility Service Partners Sewer Warranty Program
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPER • CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY •
AUGUST 2005 – March 2014
 Researched Trends and documented cases of growth within target communities
 Organized residents and past residents in order to increase self-sufficiency
 Created programs in order to promote sustainability within the community
 Created programs to promote growth and continued participation in the community
 Organized and Promoted community events
 Conducted weekly community meetings and informational sessions
 Surveyed and documented potential challenges to growth sites of the Atlanta
University Center
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST • ASSEST PROPERTY DISPOSITION SOLUTIONS •
NOVEMBER 2009 – MAY 2010
 Researched and interpreted city and regional statutes and regulations
 Analyzed and prepared written reports on program and project performance using
qualitative analysis and other project management techniques
 Researched funding sources and potential partnerships for Neighborhood Stabilization
Program Funds (NSP)
 Developed processes for tracking and monitoring corrective action plans for
compliance
 Worked cooperatively with other City employees, private and, non-profit organizations
and regulatory agencies to facilitate project implementation and completion;
 Analyzed housing, and foreclosures issues faced by low to moderate income groups
 Conducted workshops, seminars, and training sessions on housing and economic
development programs
 Demonstrated continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times,
streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality
seamless customer service

3. American Society for Public
Administration
Women Entrepreneurial Opportunity
Project
COMMUNITY SAFETY ASSOCIATE • PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
JANUARY 2009 – OCTOBER 2009
 Organized and Promoted community events
 Conducted weekly community meetings and informational sessions
 Assisted staff in all administrative tasks necessary to complete PCIA goals and
missions
 Researched, analyzed and compiled information to update and supplement PCIA
housing and property databases
 -Surveyed and documented potential challenges to growth sites of the Pittsburgh
Community
 Assisted project and program managers as well as built relationships with clients,
local government officials and City of Atlanta Police Department members and
personnel
 Developed strategic plans and set forth time lines to accomplish organization and
constituent goals and objectives
 Created Informational and Training Packets