Lindsay Foster
Waterloo,IN
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, and motivating, as well as excellent community relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Before5!
09.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained workflows and procedures, along with weekly and monthly reporting.
- Led change management efforts, supporting staff through transitions and promoting buy-in for new community partnerships
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Responsible for writing a grant to seek funding yearly.
- Successfully created and managed a six-figure yearly budget.
- Working with community members to successfully establish over sixty partnerships.
Community Outreach Director
Before5!
10.2015 - Current
- Identified resources and opportunities to implement programming.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Worked through community partnerships to host parenting conversations with parents.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Steuben County Tourism Bureau
06.2012 - 10.2015
- Partnered with community initiatives to seek additional funding and plan events.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
- Evaluated the success of outreach initiatives using data-driven metrics and made recommendations for future improvements.
- Collaborated with diverse groups of individuals across different sectors to identify common goals and develop innovative solutions to pressing challenges within the community.
- Website and marketing management for various community events.
Paralegal
Ernsberger & Helmer
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Trine University
Angola, IN05.2012
Skills
Grant Writing
Teamwork and Collaboration
Goal Setting
Program Reviews
Team Development
Budget Formulation & Management
Active Listening
Team Management
Timeline
Program Manager
Before5!
09.2022 - Current
Community Outreach Director
Before5!
10.2015 - Current
Paralegal
Ernsberger & Helmer
08.2012 - 05.2015
Community Outreach Coordinator
Steuben County Tourism Bureau
06.2012 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Trine University