Leah Stefani
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Community Outreach Specialist with advanced understanding of marketing, organizational and service principles. Excellent communication and planning abilities. Pursuing new professional challenge with room for advancement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Development/Community Outreach Specialist
Southwest Human Development
2023.01 - Current
- Attends various networking meetings and community events with local organizations for mutually beneficial collaboration and resource sharing.
- Streamlines referral processes by establishing strong relationships with partner agencies for seamless service delivery.
- Creates marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, and social media content to increase program visibility within the community.
- Implements creative strategies for reaching underserved populations within the community through targeted outreach efforts.
- Conducts comprehensive needs assessments to identify gaps in services and develop tailored solutions for diverse populations.
- Builds trust with clients by consistently following up on progress and offering additional support when needed, fostering long-lasting relationships.
Case Management Intern
Cleveland Angels
1 2021 - 5 2021
- Worked with assigned case manager to help alleviate stress and identify support needs for children and their families
- Researched and identified local service provider organizations who contributed to our mission; successfully raised money and in-kind gifts
- Engaged with parents by telephone to assess their needs and evaluate their progress
- Collaborated with coworkers in launching a new program to expand volunteers in providing families with resources to obtain clothing, food, furniture, and other basic living essentials.
Child Care Provider
Self-employed
2013.01 - 2022.01
- Provided in-home child care for 3 families, supervising 10 children, ages 3 months to 13
- Communicated with parents regarding daily activities, positive developments, and concerns
- Learned and performed strategies for engaging children with Autism in play and other activities to promote optimal development
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas of improvement, implemented behavior redirection where appropriate
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Kent State University
Kent, OH 2017.08 - 5 2021
Skills
Teamwork and Collaborationundefined
Timeline
Community Development/Community Outreach Specialist
Southwest Human Development
2023.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Kent State University
2017.08 - 5 2021
Child Care Provider
Self-employed
2013.01 - 2022.01
Case Management Intern
Cleveland Angels
1 2021 - 5 2021
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