Barbie Shearin
Community Outreach Liaison
Roanoke Rapids,NC
Summary
Accomplished in optimizing outreach strategies and improving program operations to maximize effectiveness and resource utilization. Knowledgeable about in-person and online means for reaching members of the community. Strategic and decisive leader with hardworking mentality and 10 years of related experience. Energetic Community Liaison bringing 15 years of community contribution to fulfill community outreach role. Strong academic background in mental health with foundation in local community resources. Highly skilled in public speaking with aptitude for event coordination and community networking. Gifted community and social services leader with demonstrated skills in community activism, program coordination and base development. Dedicated to public opposition to awareness issues and adept at teaching youth important life and survival abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
32
32
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Community Outreach Liaison
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District
Roanoke Rapids, United States
08.2017 - Current
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Facilitated community involvement and education of non-profit theatre events by maintaining and developing community partnerships.
- Fielded phone calls and pleasantly greeted office visitors, answering questions and inquiries regarding community resources and services.
- Recruited members and coordinated meetings and schedules for school support team, improving volunteer involvement by 30%.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
Mental Health Specialist
Life Inc
Roanoke Rapids, NC
03.2013 - Current
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Presented lectures and seminars in community to increase awareness of mental health issues.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Created and administered group improvement for psycho-education programs to provide life skills, family support and community integration services to patients.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
Assistant Teacher
Belmont Elementary School
Roanoke Rapids, NC
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Monitored and reported student progress and development, offering mentoring as needed.
- Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Monitored students during quizzes and tests.
- Delivered supplementary lessons and practice assignments.
Paraprofessional
American Health
Rocky Mount, NC
10.2000 - 08.2013
- Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment.
- Observed students' performance and recorded relevant data to assess progress.
- Worked with students to promote learning and pro-social development.
- Responded to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns or direct appropriate personnel for resolution.
- Implemented behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to present and reinforce learning concepts.
- Promoted good study habits and student independence to improve quality of student outcomes.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2016 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Halifax Community College
Weldon, NC 08.2013 - 05.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC 08.2011 - 05.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-salem, NC 08.2001 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
Weldon, NC 08.1996 -
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Community Outreach Liaison
Roanoke Rapids Graded School District
08.2017 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Belmont Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts -
Liberty University
08.2016 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Halifax Community College
08.2013 - 05.2016
Mental Health Specialist
Life Inc
03.2013 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Education
Nash Community College
08.2011 - 05.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
08.2001 - 12.2022
Paraprofessional
American Health
10.2000 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
08.1996 -
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