Natalie Sawyer

Encouraging and collaborative leader and analytical problem-solver with a natural talent for team building, leading and motivating, and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact program and team success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Successful 14+ year career and 7+ year leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.

• Successfully developed and submitted a community needs assessment for seven (7) counties in Southern Illinois that covers approximately 2,003 square miles, which is slightly larger than the state of Delaware.

Experienced and educated in interpersonal communication; naturally equipped and highly skilled in building relationships and rapport; gained useful communication skills through one of the nation's largest health insurance companies; excellent working knowledge of PC environment by utilizing word, spreadsheet, and database applications; excellent verbal and written communication skills; volunteered in reading program at daycare center while in college; excellent attendance and quality work at current job; and ample certifications and training in sexual education and youth care.

The assessment can be accessed through the following link: https://southern7.org/_downloads/Southern%207%202020-2025%20IPLAN.pdf?_t=1643138284 which provides valuable insights for community development, helps prioritize interventions, and facilitates the allocation of resources to address the most pressing issues. This process included identifying and engaging stakeholders, data collection, data analysis, and compiling the results of the assessment into the comprehensive report that you can view now.