Kendra Joy Hwa Davis

939 E. 67th St..

Inglewood, CA 90302
Phone: (316) 7720893

EMail:
joyhwa@gmail.com

Education
Masters in
Public Administration
School of Public Affairs and Administration
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
B.A. in
French Language
and
African/African-American Studies
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

May 2016
May 2009

Work Experience
Management Fellow City Managers Office, Manhattan Beach, CA
Aug 2015 to present
City Manager Mark Danaj
Assistant City Manager Nadine Nader
Assist Management Services team (City Clerk, City Manager, City Attorney) in managing
daytoday operations
Research and analyze relevant policies that affect the City
Organize and coordinate civic engagement opportunities
Manage social media for the City and other media opportunities
Assist the City Council in researching, developing and implementing key initiatives
Development Coordinator Douglas County Dental Clinic, Lawrence, KS
Jan 2013 to June 2015
Executive Director Julie Branstrom
Manage and organize donor database
Research and pursue relevant grant opportunities
Assist with daytoday clinic operations, as needed
Work with Board of Directors and Executive Director to plan events and conduct fundraising
Director of Volunteer Management and Community Outreach Social Service League, Lawrence, KS
Manager Jean Ann Pike
March 2013 to present
Coordinate volunteer opportunities and manage volunteers at the thrift store
Assist in sorting and processing incoming donations
Work with the Board of Directors to ensure the future of the organization through
fundraising, planning and outreach
Create relationships within the community that seek to expand the influence of the
organization
Onair Television Host Save the Date on Ch. 6 News, Lawrence, KS
Producer Brian Powell
Research and write a weekly script of upcoming community events
Tape and edit weekly episodes to air with the local news
Receive and respond to event notifications from the community
AmeriCorps Member Social Service League, Lawrence, KS
AmeriCorps Supervisor Lori Johns
On-site Supervisor Jean Ann Pike
Evaluate and respond to immediate needs of clients at the store
Make referrals to other community organizations

May 2011 to present

August 2009 August 2011

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Manage individual and group volunteers at the thrift store

Increase community engagement and general effectiveness of the organization

Senior Staff Residential Advisor McCollum Hall, University of Kansas

August 2006 June 2007
Supervisor Mindy Rendon
Coordinate and implement educational programs for residents
Support new and returning students with their academic and lifestyle needs
Provide mediation to conflict and find resolution, whether disciplinary or informal
Work with other Senior Staff to increase efficiency and effectiveness of staff programs
Serve on a disciplinary board for residential concerns and infractions
Residential Advisor, Honors Floor McCollum Hall, University of Kansas August 2005 June 2006
Supervisor Cody Charles
Coordinate and implement educational programs for residents
Support new and returning students with their academic and lifestyle needs
Provide mediation to conflict and find resolution, whether disciplinary or informal
Serve as a resource for Honors Program students living in residential housing

Community and Volunteer Involvement

Social Service League, Lawrence, KS
June 2008 June 2012
Board member who has served on Fundraising, Membership and Grant committees
Volunteer and donor data entry and management
Store organization
Small World, Inc, Lawrence, KS
August 2009 and Fall 2011
Provided childcare and early English language development, ages 6 months to 4 years
Helped support women in the community seeking to increase English language skills
Federation of Womens Associations of Senegal (FAFS), Dakar, Senegal
Fall Semester 2007
Worked as an intern through the CIEE study abroad program
Provided administrative support and translation assistance
Helped coordinate the annual village march with UNIFEM to counter the feminization of
poverty in West Africa
Jubilee Caf, Lawrence, KS
September 2004 May 2006
Prepared and served morning meals for community members in need
Cocoordinator of volunteers and schedule management
Nunemaker Center, University of Kansas
September 2004 May 2005
Coordinator of monthly Honors Program social event, Nunemaker After Hours
Recruited Honors Program participants to perform each month
Organized event details and themes

Awards and Scholarships

University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

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WatkinsBerger Scholarship
2004 2008
Outstanding Woman Student in a Residence Hall for McCollum Hall
2007
Study Abroad Scholarship
2007
Undergraduate Research Award to study modern gender roles in urban Senegal
2008
University Honors Program Graduate
2009
Research Experience Program Certification
2009

References

Jean Ann Pike, manager of the Social Service League

(785) 8435414
Lori Johns, director of Volunteer Engagement with United Way of Douglas County
(785) 8655030 rhvc@unitedwaydgco.org
Brian Powell, producer/camera operator at Ch. 6 News
(785) 7669229
brian.powell@wideopenwest.com
Julie Branstrom, executive director of Douglas County Dental Clinic
(785) 3127770
director@dcdclinic.org