M. Marie O'Bryan
Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA)
Louisville,KY
19
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional specializing in student retention, training facilitation, and recruitment strategies. Proven ability in performance evaluations and database management, committed to enhancing community engagement.
Work History
Service Advisor
1 Year- Assisted clients in navigating services and resources effectively.
- Coordinated communication between departments to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and service requests.
- Supported staff by providing necessary information and resources for client inquiries.
- Collaborated with team members to identify areas for process improvement.
- Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated services for participants of the Michelle P. Medicaid Waiver program
Non-Paid Family Caregiver
4 Years 9 Months- Provided daily personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Assisted with medication management to ensure adherence to prescribed schedules and safety protocols.
- Developed engaging activities tailored to individual interests, promoting cognitive stimulation and emotional well-being.
- Monitored nutritional intake, preparing balanced meals that adhered to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Advocated for family member's needs within healthcare settings, fostering collaborative relationships with medical professionals.
- Managed household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
- Assisted family member with navigating systems of care and enrollment in the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) along with managing family member's finances for transition into long-term nursing care including paperwork/data entry of information for the Medicare and Medicaid systems
Education Coordinator
8 Years 2 Months- Spearheaded curriculum development to enhance literacy program effectiveness.
- Coordinated educational workshops, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Mentored educators to improve instructional methodologies and student outcomes.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to optimize learner engagement.
- Collaborated with over 20 agencies in support of student and worker placement
- Referred clients and students to crisis intervention services and provided regular follow-up ensuring a 98% retention success rate
- Maintained up-to-date case records in the EData system, assisted team members in data collection and database management, helped 52 agencies in a statewide coalition manage and complete 3 database updates over the course of 6 years.
- Supported technology staff in the implementation and launch of web-based assessment programs to ensure the successful launch of the online GED program.
- Coordinated marketing strategies for student recruitment.
- Developed training programs and facilitated Communities of Practice for tutor / instructor training programs for engaging students in the access of higher education.
- Taught students and instructors to complete financial aid and other related governmental forms, plus assisted with access to technology based platforms, to secure financial aid.
- Documented, and entered data, for all student engagement activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Master of Public Administration - Non-Profit Management
Skills
Student retention
Training facilitation
Recruitment strategies
Volunteer and professional staff training
Performance evaluations
Development of training programs for Communities of Practice to engage students in the access of higher education.
Database management
Current volunteer with Louisville Metro Government Office of Violence Prevention
District 3
15
and 21 for service to disenfranchised communities
and a hospitality volunteer for the Belle of Louisville riverboats
LLC
Active member of community groups and neighborhood associations in the greater Louisville
KY area
Timeline
Service Advisor
Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA)
03.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Non-Paid Family Caregiver
Private Residence of Family Member
05.2021 - 02.2026Read More
Education Coordinator
LIU 12 Franklin County Literacy Council
11.2006 - 01.2015Read More
University of Maryland - University College
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Public Administration from Non-Profit Management
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