Korrin Taylor
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Possesses exceptional communication skills with various populations; works best in a fast-paced high-stress environment with multiple demands; learns and adapts quickly and independently; strong work ethic, and influential leadership qualities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Specialist
Lululemon
Fort Wayne, Indiana
10.2024 - Current
- Engaged community members to build relationships and increase brand loyalty.
- Organized events and workshops to improve customer experience and raise brand awareness.
- Collaborated with team members to create outreach strategies for local initiatives.
Program Manager
BRAVE Alliance-powered by DAC
Fort Wayne, USA
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Launched and oversaw operations of mental health-focused youth center, addressing critical needs in the community.
- Provided case management support, made referrals, coordinated care for program participants and therapy clients.
- Organized community events to engage participants and promote mental health awareness., groups, and daily activities.
- Coordinated events, groups, and daily activities.
- Maintained and promoted a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment while promoting a sense of community and enhancing social skills of participants and clients.
- Fostered a safe and therapeutic environment that enhanced community engagement and improved social skills among participants.
- Partnered with local agencies, engaged in outreach events, and secured funding to sustain and expand program initiatives.
- Provided cultural competency training sessions in the community.
- Created and maintained multiple social media accounts with relevant and regular content.
Disease Intervention Specialist
Allen County Health Department
Fort Wayne, USA
03.2011 - 01.2023
- Counseled and educated patients on targeted disease research, ensured adequate treatment administration, and offered the same services to contacts to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Investigated partner services to locate individuals in contact with infections, intervening to reduce the spread of communicable and chronic diseases.
- Facilitated intake support and STI testing for the Syringe Exchange Program launched in November 2016.
Intervention Specialist
Park Center, Inc.
Fort Wayne, USA
05.2004 - 10.2012
- Conducted state-required assessments for patients with mental illness and/or substance misuse in psychiatric inpatient settings and coordinated outpatient services to facilitate successful transition back to the community.
- Managed and coordinated emergency services for clients within various community and hospital settings; acted as liaison for clients with hospitals, shelters, criminal and mental health court systems, and Crisis Intervention Team officers of the Fort Wayne Police Department.
- Petitioned in Mental Health Court for the involuntary commitment status of psychiatrically unstable patients who posed a danger to themselves or others.
- Implemented treatment plans for sub-acute care adults in transitional phases; instructed of and enforced rules of unit and safety for clients and staff, led group therapy sessions, and provided individual counseling.
- Provided case management services in a wide range of areas including: applications for benefits and assistance, accessed a variety of resources within the community, ensured that basic living needs were met, required appointments kept, and assured that the course of treatment was tailored to clients needs and executed properly.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, nurses, technicians, and community support providers to ensure comprehensive support and optimal treatment outcomes for clients.
- Served as a key user for implementing new web-based software, facilitating smoother transitions and understanding among staff. in implementation of new web-based software, Electronic Medical Record, for medical record tracking; maintained training of staff on web and portal sides of EMR software.
Education
Bachelor Degree of Arts - psychology, political science
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Skills
- Community engagement
- Effective communication
- Collaboration techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Quick learner
- Independent adaptation
- Work ethic
Awards
- Inducted into Psi Chi, National Honors Society in Psychology, 09/03
- Nominated for Omni Psi Honor Society, 05/04
- Employee of the year award at Allen County Health Department, 2020
Timeline
Community Specialist
Lululemon
10.2024 - Current
Program Manager
BRAVE Alliance-powered by DAC
01.2023 - 03.2024
Disease Intervention Specialist
Allen County Health Department
03.2011 - 01.2023
Intervention Specialist
Park Center, Inc.
05.2004 - 10.2012
Bachelor Degree of Arts - psychology, political science
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne