Manova Lowman
@manovalowman
Experienced educator and case manager with 20+ years in social services, research, and program management.
What I'm looking for
I am an educator and case manager with over 20 years of experience in education, social services, analytics, and research. I have a proven record delivering case management, classroom instruction, program administration, and outreach—consistently recognized for performance excellence and measurable contributions to client stability and program success.
I combine strong data and research skills with hands-on experience in housing-first case management, benefits enrollment, youth education, and crisis response. I thrive coordinating multidisciplinary teams, improving operational efficiencies, and developing individualized plans that support client outcomes and organizational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Case Manager
Five Keys Programs
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Provide comprehensive case management to individuals experiencing homelessness, develop individualized housing plans, coordinate support services, and collaborate with community partners to maintain housing stability under a Housing First approach.
Benefits Counselor
Aon
Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)
Conducted virtual benefits enrollments for clients across multiple US states, entered and verified enrollment data, completed authorizations and surveys, and recommended process improvements to increase revenue and reduce costs.
Handled inbound communications for USAA bank members, researched and resolved banking issues, and delivered high-level phone-based customer service to improve member satisfaction.
Evaluated credibility of social media content and assessed claims to support content moderation and quality improvement for machine learning datasets.
Enumerator
US Census Bureau
Jul 2020 - Sep 2020 (2 months)
Conducted follow-up outreach to non-responsive households via phone and in-person visits to promote census participation and ensure accurate population data collection.
Residential Counselor
Benco
Mar 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Supported residents in following treatment plans by coordinating medical appointments, transportation, crisis intervention, and providing emotional support to maintain program adherence.
Life Skills Coach
Good-2-Go-Oregon
Sep 2018 - Mar 2019 (6 months)
Developed customized life-skills strategies, supported clients with appointments and personal care, maintained confidential client files, and evaluated training effectiveness to improve outcomes.
After-School Site Coordinator
All Stars After School
Feb 2017 - Oct 2018 (1 year 8 months)
Directed daily operations of an after-school program, supervised staff, represented the program at meetings, managed program records, and prepared quarterly reports and newsletters.
Educational Assistant Teacher
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Sciences
Oct 2017 - Jun 2018 (8 months)
Supported classroom instruction through tutoring, grading, small-group assistance, and behavior modeling to reinforce social skills and student learning objectives.
Classroom Support Specialist
5 Keys Charter School
Sep 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Managed intakes, led orientation classes, processed transcripts and student records, trained teachers, and optimized school operations inside a county jail facility in coordination with deputies and the Sheriff's Department.
Oil Spill Responder
Global Diving & Salvage
May 2013 - Jun 2016 (3 years 1 month)
Performed maintenance and operations for oil spill response equipment, captained a 2-ton skiff, handled deployment/retrieval and safety procedures, and updated protocols to reduce accidents.
Dorm Supervisor
Treasure Island Job Corps Center
Nov 2010 - Aug 2013 (2 years 9 months)
Provided emergency support, conducted welfare checks, coordinated resident services, facilitated bereavement groups, and managed floor meetings to improve resident-staff relations and well-being.
Substitute Teacher
Bay Teachers
Apr 2010 - Dec 2010 (8 months)
Delivered lesson plans across K-12 classrooms, maintained routines and schedules, and provided seamless instruction during teacher absences, earning frequent reassignments based on performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with coursework focused on global politics and cross-cultural analysis.
University of Essex
Master of Arts, International Relations
Completed a Master of Arts in International Relations with advanced study in international policy and research methods.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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