John Norton 239 Whispering Wind Way Austin, TX 78737 Cell: (512) 585-0285 jn11ed706@westpost.

net ABILITIES *Over 5 years supervisory experience *Grant Writing Skills: Have successfully completed grants *Excellent communication skills: Experience with radio, TV, and press releases for the "1st and 2nd Annual Green Living Showcase", "5th Annual Father's Day Par ade", and "GSMEDC Launch Event" *Experience in program development: including program evaluation on a grant-fund ed program *Experience with strategic planning, policy analysis, and service delivery syste m analysis EDUCATION Master of Business Administration Texas State University 2010

Master of Science in Social Work 2003 Concentration: Administration and Planning Graduate Portfolio Program in Nonprofit and Philanthropic Studies The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Science in Social Work Generalist Practice, High Honors The University of Texas at Austin 2002

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS Greater San Marcos Economic Development Corporation 08/10-Present Investment Relations Coordinator *Budgeting and analysis for incentive programs *Update policy manual for growth transition *Represent GSMEDC at community events *Organize for "Launch" event for the growth transition *Manage fundraising process from cold calling to sending thank you letters San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce 01/10-Present Green Living Showcase Event Coordinator *Fundraised through attaining event sponsorships *Oversaw public relations, social media, and advertising for 1st and 2nd Annual Green Living Showcase (over 1000 in attendance) *Coordinated volunteers ARC of the Capital Area 03/08-01/10 Supervisor of General Case Management *Doubled monthly billable hours *100% compliance in operation of Best Single Source Program *Raised State Medicaid Waiver audit (SSPD) from 50% before I was hired to 100% *Increased HHSD program efficiency so that more clients could be served *Developed "REPS" program proposal to increase agency funding and fill a service gap The University of Texas at Austin, Field Instructor 01/08-08/09

Supervisor Tanya Voss, Non-Paid, (512) 471-0510 *Field Instructor for School of Social Work *Field Instructor for College of Education Board of Directors 07/07-12/08 Camp Fire USA, Balcones Council Secretary, Development Committee D&S Residential Services, Case Manager 9/06-03/08 & 10/04-6/05 *Supervised and in-serviced 4 house managers and 20 staff *Maintained standards and procedures with TXDADS *Managed 25 client trust fund accounts on a daily basis *Coordinated placement of developmentally disabled in the community Board of Directors 2006 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Camden County New Jersey Safe Haven Awareness Promotion Task Force 2006 Appointed by NASW Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative 9/05 -7/06 Early Intervention Service Coordinator (Camden County) Camden, New Jersey *Coordinated services for families with children ages 0 to 3 with developmental delays *Reviewed family service plans and inform families of advocacy services *Transitioned families from early intervention to preschool disabled programs in school districts Empowerment Options, Case Manager 5/00-10/04 Austin, Texas *Completed 5-year strategic plan *Interviewed potential employees and trained in program implementation *Worked closely with criminal justice system and probation cases *Coordinated delivery of client annual plans with Interdisciplinary Team Center for Successful Fathering, MSSW Intern Austin, Texas 1/03-8/03 *Conducted process evaluation to assess program efficiency *Composed and submitted a $48,000 grant to the Gordon & Mary Cain Foundation *Facilitated staff trainings & fatherhood programs in schools in at-risk communi ties *Worked with the media, secured donations, created press releases for Father's D ay Parade Foundation Communities, BSSW Student Intern, Affordable Housing & Asset Developm ent 1/02-5/02 Austin, Texas, *Co-developed a community resource guide for referrals of low-income residents *Led group enrichment programs in after-school programs *Co-facilitated ATC Summer Youth Job Readiness Program AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS

*American Society for Public Administrators (ASPA) member *Proficient in Microsoft Vizio & Office *Greenlights for Nonprofit Success Conference *Member of 4 Honor Societies *LMSW License TX41011