Loryn Craig
New Castle,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive hands-on experience collaborating with community members and organizations, adept at navigating challenges. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks drive success in diverse environments. Recognized for adaptability, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset that consistently delivers impactful outcomes. Committed to making meaningful contributions that advance organizational goals and foster positive change.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Resource Center Coordinator-Delaware County
Family Resource Center
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with various community partners to identify and develop relationships and partnerships for both Firefly and the Family Resource Center
- Build new partnerships with agencies as needs in the community change and maintain relationships already built to keep partnerships strong
- Collect and maintain knowledge of resources in the community that provide supports to families
- Effectively and professionally represent the Firefly brand at meetings, events, and other outreach activities
- Plan, coordinate, and attend events for families and the community with emphasis on supporting families and preventing child abuse and neglect
- Practice and model effect case management skills and techniques while working with families within the center during open hours
- Responsible for training new staff to the Family Resource Center
- Participate in the interview process, monthly supervisions, and professional developmental plans for new Community Navigators
- Effectively manage and maintain the center calendar, staff schedules, collaboration meetings and daily operations of the center
- Coordinated community outreach programs to enhance access to resources for families in need.
Community Navigator
Family Resource Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Organize and Maintain community resources for clients
- Maintain inventory for office supplies, food pantry, and hygiene store
- Communicate with clients, agency partners, and coworkers through verbal and written resources
- Maintain daily records of visitors and program partners coming into the center
- Coordinate Family Fun Events and agency programming with consideration of needs in the community
- Guided clients through resource navigation and access to essential services.
- Monitored case progress and maintained accurate documentation for reporting purposes.
- Attend local meetings and events.
Intern-Community Engagement
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Create and review Community Resource Guide for Students
- Meet with Ivy Tech Staff about programs for Single Mother Learners
- Maintain Calendars for Community Engagement programs
- Attend local meetings and events
- Communicate with outside agencies and students about programs and events through verbal and written communication
- Assisted in organizing educational events and workshops to enhance student engagement.
Intern- Community Partners for Child Safety
Firefly Children and Family Alliance CPCS
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Shadow Liaisons on Home Visits
- Learn and Complete Intake Paperwork
- Engage with families during visits
- Educate families about the CPCS program and connect them with appropriate resources
- Assist in writing goals and identifying steps to complete them
- Coordinated events and activities to promote community awareness and resource availability.
- Assisted in developing and implementing family support programs to enhance client engagement.
Assistant Teacher
Glad Tidings Kids Preschool and Daycare
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Open multiple classrooms by checking that items needed are present and rooms are clean
- Maintain classroom environments with clearly outline rules
- Communicate with parents and coworkers through verbal and written resources
- Maintain daily records of children’s activities, meals, and naps
- Use developmentally appropriate communication with children
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop age-appropriate lesson plans and curricula.
- Facilitated engaging learning activities to enhance child development and social skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Service and Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN10.2024
Associate Degree - Human Services
Ivy Tech Community College
Muncie, IN05.2022
Skills
- Community Engagement and Outreach
- Service-oriented with a Focus on Impact
- Quick and Effective Decision Making
- Strong Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Proficiency in Charting, Data Entry, and Recordkeeping
- Exceptional Interpersonal and Written communication
- Dependable and Results-Driven
- Leadership and Team Guidance
- Collaborative Approach
- Social Media Management
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Family Resource Center Coordinator-Delaware County
Family Resource Center
02.2023 - Current
Intern-Community Engagement
Ivy Tech Community College
01.2022 - 05.2022
Intern- Community Partners for Child Safety
Firefly Children and Family Alliance CPCS
08.2021 - 12.2021
Community Navigator
Family Resource Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant Teacher
Glad Tidings Kids Preschool and Daycare
12.2020 - 06.2021
Associate Degree - Human Services
Ivy Tech Community College
Bachelor of Science - Service and Leadership
Indiana Wesleyan University