Lindsey Kern
Abilene,TX
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Manager
Knight Roofing
10.2022 - Current
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders for improved business partnerships.
- Managed a diverse team, fostering a collaborative work environment that resulted in increased productivity.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management to ensure company profitability and growth.
- Launched new products or services, leading to increased revenue streams for the company.
- Worked closely with marketing teams to create effective promotional campaigns that generated leads and boosted sales figures.
Program Director
Alliance For Women And Children
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Developed curriculum for various age groups, resulting in increased program participation.
- Trained and supervised a team of support staff, fostering a positive work environment for all employees.
- Enhanced youth program outcomes by implementing creative and engaging activities.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and opportunities for program participants.
- Organized community outreach events to raise awareness of available programs, attracting new participants through targeted promotion efforts.
- Led professional development workshops for staff members on topics such as youth engagement strategies or culturally responsive teaching practices.
- Increased youth retention rates through consistent follow-up with families about participant experiences and expectations throughout their involvement in the programs.
- Provided overall supervision and management of program recruitment, hiring, training and terminating.
Assistant Youth Development Director
YMCA Northern Utah
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Increased participant engagement through the design of comprehensive curriculum plans tailored to specific age groups.
- Improved staff performance through regular training sessions, professional development opportunities, and constructive feedback.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles among participants by incorporating nutrition education, physical activity, and mental health support into programming efforts.
- Recruited trained, and supervised a diverse team of volunteers to assist in program implementation and daily operations.
- Boosted enrollment numbers through effective marketing strategies targeting local schools, social media platforms, and community events.
- Provided specific learnings regarding teen pregnancy risk, gang membership and bullying.
- Exposed youths to variety of sports activities and encouraged participation.
Preschool Teacher
Nellis AFB
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing engaging literacy activities and utilizing age-appropriate books.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Improved student behavior by implementing effective classroom management strategies and establishing clear expectations for conduct.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Services & Psychology
Abilene Christian University
Abilene TX08.2026
National Administrators Credential - Child Care Management
National Institute of Childcare Management
03.2022
Skills
- Operations Management
- Curriculum Design
- Administrative Oversight
- Youth engagement
- Educational programming
- Academic Support
- Nonprofit Management
- Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Community Outreach
- Professionalism
- Grant Writing
- Special Needs Support
Timeline
Company Manager
Knight Roofing
10.2022 - Current
Program Director
Alliance For Women And Children
06.2021 - 10.2022
Assistant Youth Development Director
YMCA Northern Utah
08.2015 - 06.2021
Preschool Teacher
Nellis AFB
08.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Services & Psychology
Abilene Christian University
National Administrators Credential - Child Care Management
National Institute of Childcare Management
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