Everlyne lagat
ABQ,NM
Summary
Dynamic bilingual community liaison with a proven track record at Catholic Charities of Central New Mexico, enhancing service accessibility and community engagement. Skilled in resource allocation and needs assessment, I developed outreach programs that significantly increased participation rates, fostering strong relationships and advocating for diverse populations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Community Liaison
Catholic Charities of Central New Mexico
06.2020 - Current
- provide interpretation and translation services for refugee families that we serve.
- Register new families into Catholic Charities refugee program.
- Distribute food to our refugee families once a month.
- Host community circle meetings monthly.
- Assist families apply for and access available local resources needed.
- Facilitated communication between community members and service providers to enhance support systems.
- Developed outreach programs to promote awareness of available resources and services.
- Coordinated events and workshops to engage community members and foster relationships.
- Assist programe coordinator create an run summer camp activities for all ages.
- Led initiatives that improved service accessibility, resulting in higher community participation rates.
- Analyzed community needs through surveys and feedback to inform service delivery improvements.
- Streamlined processes for client intake, ensuring efficient access to services for diverse populations.
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand partnerships and increase program visibility.
Personal Assistant
James Conlon
01.2018 - Current
- Managed Jame's calendars, scheduling appointments for optimal time management.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency and organization.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to James.
- Coordinated travel arrangements, ensuring cost-effective options while meeting client's preferences.
- Completed household tasks by assisting with laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to James.
- Helped clients to maintain independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with clients with daily activities by helping with bathing, grooming, dressing and meal preparation.
- Developed and implemented activities to improve clients' quality of life.
- Provided assistance with medication management.
- Preserved patient safety by following safety protocols.
- Encouraged James to take part in activities tailored to individual needs.
Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
Sandia Preparatory School
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed tailored training programs for athletes to enhance performance and skill development.
- Coordinated practices and events, ensuring efficient use of facilities and resources.
- Mentored student-athletes in sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth principles.
- Analyzed performance data to identify areas for improvement and strategy adjustments.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices for training techniques and competition preparation.
- Inspired trust among athletes by maintaining confidentiality when discussing sensitive matters related to personal circumstances or mental health issues affecting performance or wellbeing.
- Enhanced athlete endurance with structured long-distance running workouts and interval training sessions.
- Fostered a sense of team unity by organizing team-building activities and social events.
- Boosted team morale, fostering a positive and supportive environment for all athletes.
- Mentored student-athletes on academic success strategies, helping them balance their athletic commitments with academic demands.
- Supported head coach in making strategic race decisions based on athlete abilities and current fitness levels during competitions.
- Established a strong rapport with athletes, promoting open communication about personal goals, challenges, or concerns related to their sport involvement.
- Facilitated goal-setting sessions with individual athletes to encourage personal growth both on and off the track/cross country course.
- Developed injury prevention strategies through teaching proper form, stretching techniques, and strength exercises.
- Offered constructive feedback to athletes to help reach goals.
Professional Runner
Self-employed
06.2005 - 12.2013
- Maintained high intensity training to prepare for various race venues within the United states.
- Maintained high self-discipline, focused and motivated during training and racing to attain my personal goals.
- Managed time efficiently while juggling multiple training plans under tight deadlines, resulting in consistent performance.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and effectively, showcasing resilience even during challenging times.
- Maintained sportsmanship at training and racing.
- Cooperated with WADA ( world anti doping Agency) during competitions to ensure proper and timely drug testing was administered.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of New Mexico
ABQ05-2026
Skills
- Bilingual communication
- Community outreach
- Client advocacy
- Resource allocation
- Cultural sensitivity
- Needs assessment
- Event coordination
Timeline
Bilingual Community Liaison
Catholic Charities of Central New Mexico
06.2020 - Current
Personal Assistant
James Conlon
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Cross Country and Track and Field Coach
Sandia Preparatory School
01.2017 - 01.2018
Professional Runner
Self-employed
06.2005 - 12.2013
BBA - Business Administration
University of New Mexico
Swahili, Kalenjin and English speaker
I was born and raise in Kenya where Swahili is our national language, Kalenjin is my tribal language and started learning English from fourth grade.