Angela A. Lynch
Weatherford,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic Child Advocate/Vitim/Client Advocate dedicated to effectual, compassionate advocacy for client's best interests and outcomes. Eager to contribute to team success through unity, optimism, attention to detail, excellent communication skills and ethics. Expertise in Child Abuse Prevention Education and Community Partnerships with sound knowledge of justice/legal and medical system, community resources and small business administration. Respectful and committed candidate offering 14-year background serving the community by providing critical intervention, education, consistent support and caring guidance for clients and families in need.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Development Site Specialist
Campfire First Texas
06.2023 - Current
- Applies strategic approaches and educational resources to foster appropriate child development and learning.
- Implements procedures for successful learning environment that support and challenge child development.
- Provides child development frame works and behavioral management, social skills development, life skill modeling and training.
- Improves site safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions.
- Assures client satisfaction by providing timely updates and addressing concerns efficiently.
Victim Advocate
Anchoring Hope Advocacy Alliance (Self-Employed)
01.2019 - Current
- Provides crisis intervention and stabilization during emergencies, offering immediate support to affected individuals and families.
- Builds solid, trusting rapport with crime victims and family members providing emotional support and fostering successful tailored service plans.
- Liaison with healthcare, social services, members of law enforcement/justice system on behalf of client.
- Educates clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Monitors clients' progress, evaluates clients' social, emotional and psychological needs, adjusting treatment plans/goal setting accordingly.
- Constructs referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare services.
- Provides ongoing support as needed post-crisis and recovery.
Founding Board Member-Prevention/MDT Collaboration
Children's Advocacy Center Of Parker County
08.2017 - 01.2023
- Established strong foundation for organization by developing and implementing strategic plans.
- Ensured ethical conduct among board members and agencies by establishing clear guidelines for behavior and accountability assessment.
- Enhanced collaboration among board members through effective communication, resulting in successful decision-making processes and organizational mission advancement.
- Developed, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Secured funding for organizational growth by identifying and cultivating relationships with potential donors.
Business Co-Owner
Sovereign Truck And Equipment
01.2003 - 04.2021
- Helped manage and evaluate 8 employees.
- Created vision and mission for equipment company, kept management and employees focused on achieving both.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Held management team accountable for setting and reaching short-, mid- and long-term goals.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
- Supported company goals through careful reinvestment of profits.
Child Advocate/Prevention Education
CPS Board Of Parker County/Volunteer
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Collaborated in creation of Child Abuse Prevention Education Outreach and all Parker County School Districts for K through 12 th grade students.
- Spearheaded awareness through public speaking to community and business groups
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Attended interagency meetings and networked to create community partnerships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in child advocacy work.
- Organized educational workshops for parents aimed at promoting healthy parenting strategies and increasing awareness around available resources within the community.
- Built strong relationships with various community partners which helped deliver better access to resources.
Education
Some College (2 Years/No Degree) - Applied Psychology
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TXSkills
- Client Rights
- Resilient and Highly Organized
- Critical Thinking/Emotional Intelligence
- Compassionate Care/Child Development
- Child Abuse and Neglect Identification/Reporting
- Emotional Support/Grief Support
- Mental Heath Awareness/Trauma Informed Care Framework
- Knowledge of Medical and Psychiatric Terminology
- Legal System Navigation/Criminal Justice Knowledge
- Excellent Writing and Verbal Communication
- Interpersonal Communication Adaptability/Flexibility
- Problem Solving Aptitude
- Public Relations/Abuse Prevention Education Programs
- Advertising/ Abuse Prevention Campaigns
- Fund Raising/Community Partnerships
- Public Speaking/Radio/Voiceover Work
- Small Business Administration
- Personal Philanthropy
Timeline
Child Development Site Specialist
Campfire First Texas
06.2023 - Current
Victim Advocate
Anchoring Hope Advocacy Alliance (Self-Employed)
01.2019 - Current
Founding Board Member-Prevention/MDT Collaboration
Children's Advocacy Center Of Parker County
08.2017 - 01.2023
Child Advocate/Prevention Education
CPS Board Of Parker County/Volunteer
01.2009 - 01.2019
Business Co-Owner
Sovereign Truck And Equipment
01.2003 - 04.2021
Some College (2 Years/No Degree) - Applied Psychology
Texas Tech University