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Diann Shields

Lehi

Summary

Experienced Family Support Practitioner focused on trauma-informed practices and caregiver training. Known for exceptional active listening and relationship-building skills, driving stability and confidence in foster and adoptive families.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Support Practitioner/Transition Liaison

Raise the Future
Midvale, Ut
08.2024 - Current

· Provide in-home and virtual consultation to foster and adoptive families using a trauma-informed TBRI® framework

· Support families through post-match transitions by building trust, strengthening caregiver confidence, and promoting stability for children.

· Facilitate caregiver trainings and workshops focused on regulation, connection strategies, and behavior support.

· Collaborate with caseworkers, therapists, schools, and multidisciplinary teams to support family stability and permanency outcomes.

· Develop strong relationships with families through ongoing coaching, assessment, and individualized support planning.

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation across agency systems with strong attention to detail.

· Founded and facilitate a monthly support group for foster and adoptive mothers to strengthen community connection and peer support.

· Represent Raise the Future at community events, presentations, and stakeholder meetings.

Intern

Raise the Future
Midvale, Ut
04.2024 - 07.2024

· Attended TBRI Caregiver training

· Helped organize the Community Lending Library

· Helped staff RTF booth at Chalk Festival and The Volunteer Fair at Thanksgiving Point

· Attended Families Rising Conference (virtually)

· Attended weekly staff meetings

· Attended LGBTQ, 1999 collective, HRC, and Code of Ethics training.

• Retail Manager

Kneaders Bakery
Draper, Ut
08.2017 - 02.2020

· Resolved customer complaints efficiently while ensuring customer satisfaction.

· Conducted inventory management activities such as receiving shipments and maintaining stock levels Ordered and maintained retail inventory.

· Enhanced Store Brand by creating gift baskets and retail gifts of all types and price points available to customers.

· Hired, managed, and trained seasonal Christmas help for 3 years, successfully

· Cultivated long-term business relationships with local businesses.

· Worked closely with Store Management to accomplish brand goals.

Assistant Retail Manager

Kneaders Bakery
Draper, Ut
10.2013 - 08.2017

· Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

· Understood and followed oral and written directions.

· Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals.

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Waitlist Coordinator

Housing Authority of Snohomish County
Mukilteo, WA
01.2005 - 04.2007

· Managed the waiting list for Snohomish County Public Housing

· Tracked and scheduled inspections for 371 units

· Prepare pay or vacate notices

• HR Specialist |Credit Analyst |Fraud Analyst

American Express
Salt Lake City, UT
06.1994 - 03.2007

· Data Analysis

· Conduct Fraud Investigations

· Create and maintain spreadsheets of fraud research findings

· Access credit worthiness of individuals

· Provide recommendations based on credit risk

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marriage And Family Studies Emphasis ChildAdvocacy

Brigham Young University Idaho
Rexburg, ID
07-2024

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Brigham Young University Idaho
Rexburg, ID
04-2023

Skills

    Foster & Adoptive Family Engagement and Support

    Public Speaking and Training Facilitation (TBRI®)

    Professional Verbal and Written Communication

    Time Management and Organization

    Relationship Building and Trust Development

    Trauma-Informed Practice and Behavior Support

    In-Home and Virtual Family Consultation & Coaching

    Problem Solving and Adaptability

    Active Listening and Trust Building

    Community Outreach and Partnership Development

    Documentation, Data Tracking, and Case Mgmt

Accomplishments

Recently started a foster adoptive parent support group.

Certification

Completed TBRI Practitioner Training in April 2025. Completed Making Sense of Your Worth Facilitator Training in August 2025

Timeline

Family Support Practitioner/Transition Liaison

Raise the Future
08.2024 - Current

Intern

Raise the Future
04.2024 - 07.2024

• Retail Manager

Kneaders Bakery
08.2017 - 02.2020

Assistant Retail Manager

Kneaders Bakery
10.2013 - 08.2017

Waitlist Coordinator

Housing Authority of Snohomish County
01.2005 - 04.2007

• HR Specialist |Credit Analyst |Fraud Analyst

American Express
06.1994 - 03.2007

Bachelor of Science - Marriage And Family Studies Emphasis ChildAdvocacy

Brigham Young University Idaho

Associate of Applied Science - General Studies

Brigham Young University Idaho