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LYNN DARIS
Feeding Hills,MA
Summary
Experienced public health professional with a strong background in community nutrition education, program coordination, and communications. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, design and implement educational curricula tailored to diverse populations, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to achieve program goals. Skilled in managing logistics for large scale education initiatives, reporting outcomes, and fostering community engagement through culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approaches. Former journalist with exceptional research, writing, and interviewing skills, complemented by early career experience in customer service and operations, demonstrating adaptability and a strong work ethic.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator
Ascentria Care Alliance
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA.
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Administered public health nutrition education programs for low-income, at-risk community members.
- Supervised and mentored five nutrition educators, enhancing professional development and teaching methodologies.
- Scheduled nutrition educators for 10 to 15 weekly classes, assigning demographic-appropriate curriculum efficiently.
- Collaborated with leadership to refine program design and ensure goal alignment.
- Prepared detailed reports for stakeholders, highlighting program achievements and challenges.
- Oversaw development and distribution of training materials, providing effective usage instruction.
SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator
Ascentria Care Alliance
West Springfield, MA
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed lesson plans and materials for nutrition and fitness education for students, ages 2.9 years to older adults, and class sizes from 4 to 25 students, fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
- Created budget-friendly recipes for demonstrations and hands-on cooking lessons, ensuring cultural sensitivity, and employing a trauma-informed approach.
- Encouraged students to adopt positive attitudes towards healthy living practices.
- Analyzed data from assessments of participants' dietary intake, and made recommendations accordingly.
Reporter
The Reminder Publishing
East Longmeadow, MA.
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Produced captivating weekly stories for a community newspaper with a wide readership spanning 37 towns and 150,591 readers
- Reported on diverse topics, including feature stories on new businesses and current municipal policies
- Interviewed government officials and community members utilizing in-depth research and interviewing skills
- Demonstrated exceptional time management skills, ensuring the timely meeting of strict deadlines while concurrently managing multiple projects
- Conducted conscientious fact-checking to maintain the publication's reputation for high-quality, credible information.
Office Assistant
Tech Fab
South Hadley, MA
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Greeted visitors, determined their needs, and directed them to the appropriate personnel.
- Organized office operations and procedures, such as managing calendars, scheduling appointments, preparing reports, and maintaining records.
- Answered phone calls and directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
Marketing Assistant
TIEN GARDEN VEGAN KITCHEN
NEW YORK, NY.
01.2005 - 04.2015
- As a team member, coordinated and set up food booths at street fairs throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn as part of a marketing strategy to reach more customers.
- Organized promotional events, including cooking classes and coordinating activities.
- Worked as part of a team translating and writing over 60+ menu items
- Wrote copy for the restaurant's two online marketplaces.
Counter Person
Tien Garden Vegan Kitchen
New York, NY
04.1996 - 05.2004
- Greeted customers and provided warm and friendly customer service, which contributed to creating repeat and new patrons.
- Managed and expedited a high volume of orders by using a multi-line phone system, utilizing organizing and delegation skills.
- Processed cash and credit card payments.
- Assisted customers in selecting menu items.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, with attention to detail, and delivered deposits.
Education
B.A. - Health Journalism
University of Massachusetts
Amherst01.2027
A.A - Human Services/Social Work
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, Mass05-2026
Skills
- Program Coordination & Management – Experienced in scheduling, staffing, and overseeing public health programs tailored to at-risk and low-income communities
- Team Leadership & Mentorship – Successfully supervised and coached nutrition educators to enhance instructional quality and professional development
- Curriculum Development – Designed inclusive, age-appropriate nutrition and fitness education materials, applying culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practices
- Community Engagement – Built strong connections with diverse populations to promote healthy living habits through accessible and practical education
- Public Health Education – Delivered evidence-based SNAP-Ed programming to children, families, and seniors in group and one-on-one settings
- Report Writing & Stakeholder Communication – Prepared detailed performance reports for organizational leadership and funding agencies
- Content Creation & Journalism – Produced high-quality written content for a regional newspaper, demonstrating strong research, interviewing, and storytelling skills
- Time Management & Multitasking – Efficiently managed multiple roles, deadlines, and responsibilities across education, media, and service settings
- Customer Service & Operations – Maintained excellent client interaction and handled financial transactions accurately in a high-volume restaurant environment
Certification
Serv Safe Certified, Allergen Awareness Certified, Leah’s Pantry Certified
Software
Google Workspace
Google Forms
Zoom
Canva
Adobe Acrobat Pro
MyPlate App
Health Literacy tools
Social Media ( Facebook, Instagram, Youtube)
Timeline
SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator
Ascentria Care Alliance
09.2023 - 07.2024
SNAP-Ed Nutrition Educator
Ascentria Care Alliance
12.2022 - 09.2023
Reporter
The Reminder Publishing
01.2020 - 01.2022
Office Assistant
Tech Fab
01.2016 - 02.2019
Marketing Assistant
TIEN GARDEN VEGAN KITCHEN
01.2005 - 04.2015
Counter Person
Tien Garden Vegan Kitchen
04.1996 - 05.2004
B.A. - Health Journalism
University of Massachusetts
A.A - Human Services/Social Work
Springfield Technical Community College
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