Marie Briggs
Acton,ME
Summary
Versatile individual focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with team to develop work plans, financials and strategies. Honest collaborator and enthusiastic leader with years of service in community outreach initiatives. Smart and capable with compassionate heart. Highly organized with dedication to achievement. Dedicated Community Outreach Coordinator with advanced understanding of marketing, organizational and service principles. Excellent communication and planning abilities.
Support day-to-day program operations with expertise in records management and resource coordination. Skillfully meet diverse needs and address issues to maintain efficiency and program outreach. Demonstrated success in building long-lasting relationships. Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services. Devoted professional proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
BeLoved
2016.03 - Current
- Designed website to take in requests from local agencies for at-risk children and families.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Built strong community partnerships to support organizational goals and expand outreach efforts.
- Strengthened relationships with donors through prompt acknowledgement of their contributions and expressing gratitude for their support.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing emotional distress or critical situations.
- Managed volunteer recruitment and training efforts, increasing community involvement in program offerings.
Energy Services Specialist
York County Community Action
2023.07 - 2024.01
- Scheduled appointments and provided customer service to clients on a daily basis.
- Did intake for the program helping clients to complete their application for assistance.
- Imported data and worked with programs to file documents in preparation for certification.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
York County
2019.04 - 2023.11
- Advocated for the best interests of children during mediation sessions, working collaboratively with other professionals toward successful case resolutions.
- Researched each client's case to become familiarized with his or her background by carefully reviewing available documents.
- Provided assessments and made recommendations to court.
- Conducted interviews with parents, foster parents, school officials, and other individuals to better understand client's needs.
- Completed home-visits, reports, scanning, paperwork and documentation accurately and in timely manner.
Rent Relief Specialist
York County Community Action
2021.02 - 2023.03
- Processed rent relief applications for clients in York County
- Worked data entry and assisted clients in accessing community services and support
- Troubleshoot with clients and assist them in being able to access needed funding for rental assistance
- Worked for the Fuel Assistance department issuing LD3 Funding to eligible Maine clients.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
Family Support Specialist/Inclusionary Preschool Program Lead Teacher
Curtis Lake Church Early Learning Center
2014.09 - 2019.02
- Ran an inclusive preschool program that was contracted with Child Development Services
- Completed classroom observations, training and met with families to implement behavioral plans and technical support
- Within this role it was also my responsibility to run a special education program for the Sunday Church services with an Ed Tech Support.
- Improved family dynamics by offering guidance on parenting strategies, communication techniques, and conflict resolution skills.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to protect children from harm or neglect.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of families to identify needs and develop treatment plans.
- Facilitated group workshops focused on topics such as parenting skills, budgeting, stress management, and selfcare.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Connected families with appropriate community resources for financial, emotional, and educational assistance.
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and services for families in need.
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Children's Center
2000.11 - 2014.02
- Implemented programming in their NAEYC accredited program
- Assisted in the accreditation process several times and provided direct care and supervision for the children in my care.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Developed a comprehensive assessment system to track preschoolers'' progress in key developmental areas, using data-driven instruction to tailor lesson plans accordingly.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop curriculum and share best practices, improving overall classroom effectiveness.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in the classroom.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) in Early Childhood Education -
York County Community College
Wells, ME05.2012
Skills
- Special Education
- Teaching
- Connecting Community Partners
- Curriculum Development
- Mentoring
- Technical Support
- Program Development
- Classroom Management
- Early Childhood Education
- Case Management
- Systems Organization
Certification
TBRI Practitioner
Additional Information
Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner. I train caregivers with the TBRI model to effectively work with children and families who have experienced trauma.
Timeline
Energy Services Specialist
York County Community Action
2023.07 - 2024.01
Rent Relief Specialist
York County Community Action
2021.02 - 2023.03
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
York County
2019.04 - 2023.11
Executive Director
BeLoved
2016.03 - Current
Family Support Specialist/Inclusionary Preschool Program Lead Teacher
Curtis Lake Church Early Learning Center
2014.09 - 2019.02
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Children's Center
2000.11 - 2014.02
Associate in Science (AS) in Early Childhood Education -
York County Community College
TBRI Practitioner
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