Rachel Smith
Harlan,KY
Summary
Results-driven Community Outreach Coordinator bringing 6 years of comprehensive experience developing and implementing core programs. Adept at coordinating programs, fundraising opportunities, managing information databases, and overseeing the annual planning process. Commended for modeling and teaching life skills and promoting growth through positive encouragement. Energetic, positive, and creative with a proven track record of accepting ever-increasing responsibilities. Possesses strong communication, leadership skills, and work ethic. Passionate about providing meaningful support and services. Pursuing new professional challenge with focus on program enrichment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Coordinator
Cumberland Valley Children’s Advocacy Center
12.2022 - Current
- Developed presentations for public events, community groups, and school assemblies.
- Acted as main point of contact between management, staff, and external community.
- Wrote content for newsletters, social media pages, and informational packets.
- Created and implemented community-based programs to improve education or fill specific needs.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support social and community service initiatives.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
- Created and managed budgets, efficiently allocating resources for social and community service projects.
Academic Instructor
Appalachian Challenge Academy
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Provides opportunities to at-risk youth; including but not limited to: education, life skills, and attainable career goals.
- Prepares cadet and parent academic performance counseling and conduct individual cadet counseling.
- Obtained self improvement training with Kentucky Adult Education, National Challenge Institute, and other necessary performance enhancing courses.
- Facilitator of ACA Student Council.
- Plans events for cadet improvement and intellectual development; including but not limited to: Service to Community outreach projects, physical challenge training, historic site visits, cultural exposures, etc.
- Works cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Youth Worker: Sergeant First Class
Appalachian Challenge Academy
12.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Encouraged Cadets to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
- Provided key emotional support to needs of youth.
- Consulted with youth to determine causes of problems and misbehavior.
- Helped Cadets grow to their potential and contribute to society.
- Instilled discipline, team building skills, self-control, and responsibility.
Customs Protection Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Responsible for physical security of Claiborne Hospital’s staff and patients and also surrounding grounds.
- Protected persons and property by enforcing all applicable policies, rules, and regulations.
- Deterred criminal activity and misconduct by assessing and evaluating situations effectively.
- Conducted interior and exterior patrol tours.
- Watched for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
- Warned violators of rule infractions.
- Proficient computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and effective written communication skills.
Market Manager
Coning Family Farm
05.2010 - 09.2016
- Family owned farm
- Prepared soil for new plantings of vegetables
- Harvested and graded produce for quality control.
- Handled day to day operations at market.
- Achieved sales goals by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major: Criminal Justice Minor: Business
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN2015
High School Diploma -
Radford High School
Radford, VA2010
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Group Learning Mechanics
- Educational Implementation
- Project Leadership
- Presentation Development
- Program Coordination and Execution
- Program and Services Promotion
- Community Outreach Programs & Activities
- Event Planning
- Fundraising Coordination
- Community Engagement
- Community Organization
- Community Partnerships
Timeline
Community Outreach Coordinator
Cumberland Valley Children’s Advocacy Center
12.2022 - Current
Academic Instructor
Appalachian Challenge Academy
12.2020 - 12.2022
Youth Worker: Sergeant First Class
Appalachian Challenge Academy
12.2017 - 12.2020
Customs Protection Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
09.2016 - 05.2017
Market Manager
Coning Family Farm
05.2010 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Major: Criminal Justice Minor: Business
East Tennessee State University
High School Diploma -
Radford High School
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