Experienced Human Services Program Manager and Grant Writer
Greater Boston Area
- Current
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- National Emergency Grants Program Coordinator at Massachusetts Division of Career Services
- Owner at The Success Shop
- Past
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- Case Manager at North Shore Career Center of Salem
- Job Developer for DTA Program/Employer Services Representative at Boston Career Link
- Research and Administrative Coordinator at MA Department of Housing and Community Development
- Education
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- Tufts University
- Salem State College
- Northeastern University
- Connections
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Terri Bruce’s Summary
Human services professional with over ten years of experience in programs designed to assist low income individuals and families, with a focus on urban poverty and social justice.
Terri Bruce’s Specialties:
Strategic planning, grant writing, project and program management, community outreach and marketing.
Global Career Development Facilitator Instructor , Job and Career Transition Coach, Certified Workforce Development Facilitator
Terri Bruce’s Experience
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National Emergency Grants Program Coordinator
Massachusetts Division of Career Services
(Government Administration industry)
September 2004 — Present (4 years 1 month)
Write grant applications to U.S. Department of Labor, including studying labor market information, demographic data, and employment statistics to develop the needs analysis section of federal grant applications and appropriate performance measures.
Provide training and technical assistance to grant operators on all aspects of grant management including performance standards, federal and state regulations, and development of grant applications, including Regional Innovation Grants (strategic planning grants).
Provide fiscal and programmatic oversight of NEG projects, including reviewing monthly fiscal status reports and programmatic performance data. Provide technical support and corrective action to failing projects. -
Owner
The Success Shop
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
2003 — Present (5 years)
Career transition related tips, tools, and techniques for practitioners and individuals. Writer, speaker, trainer, and, coach. Focus on assessment theory and tools, career development theory, and training of career development practitioners.
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Case Manager
North Shore Career Center of Salem
(Government Administration industry)
August 2001 — August 2004 (3 years 1 month)
Provided employment services to job seekers and businesses.
Completed projects related to the daily operation of a One-Stop Career Center.
Provided case management for a skills training program under the Workforce Investment Act.
Conducted outreach and partnership-building activities for the agency, including outreach workshops for the staff of community based organizations, informational sessions for training vendors, and a month-long series of employer recruitments that resulted in strengthened partnerships among regional stakeholders. -
Job Developer for DTA Program/Employer Services Representative
Boston Career Link
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
May 2000 — August 2001 (1 year 4 months)
Provided employment services to job seekers and businesses.
Completed projects related to the daily operation of a One-Stop Career Center.
Managed a contractually funded “job club” for welfare recipients.
Oversaw the daily operation of a four-hour employment program for welfare recipients. Duties included overseeing an average of 10 to 20 participants, monitoring their progress, dealing with non-participation issues (such as lack of attendance), and managing inter-participant conflicts.
Created new marketing materials and strategies to sell services to employers and businesses, resulting in over 100 new employer accounts. -
Research and Administrative Coordinator
MA Department of Housing and Community Development
(Government Administration industry)
July 1997 — May 2000 (2 years 11 months)
Performed research and analysis projects in the Policy Development Office.
Served as DHCD’s liaison to the Governor’s Commission on Indian Affairs, which included managing the process of bringing the Commission into compliance with state laws and serving as state delegate to the Governors’ Interstate Indian Council Conference in 1999.
Coordinated regional focus groups of stakeholders—which included legislators, public administration officials at the state and local level, community groups, non-profit agencies, and citizens—to solicit input on housing and community development programs as part of the agency’s Five-Year Consolidated Strategic Plan process.
Served as the agency’s Census Bureau Liaison to assist in the statewide dissemination of population data, which required extensive knowledge of the Bureau’s statistics, and the ability to analyze, interpret, and manipulate data to answer policy development questions as well as inquiries from the public.
Terri Bruce’s Education
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Tufts University
M.S., Public Policy, 2004 — 2004
courses completed towards a Masters in Public Policy (not yet completed). Coursework included program evaluation, community based social marketing, and community economic development.
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Salem State College
Certificate, Grantwriting, 2001 — 2002
grantwriting and development certificate course
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Northeastern University
B.S., Criminal Justice, 1992 — 1997
concentration in Urban Poverty. Degree included extensive coursework in social science research methodologies.
Additional Information
Terri Bruce’s Websites:
Terri Bruce’s Interests:
technology, distance learning/using technology to deliver services, horseback riding, crocheting, quilting, hiking, kayaking, Acadia National Park
Terri Bruce’s Groups:
National Career Development Association
Massachusetts Career Development Association
Career Counselors Consortium
Terri Bruce’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
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