Lynette M. Gibson, M.A.

630 Mix Avenue Apt. 6F Hamden, CT 06514

203-508-5249

Gibson.L@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE:

To apply my ten plus years as a Human Services professional providing client service and administration skills in a challenging and progressive environment that promotes human and social services, prevention, diversity and the enhancement of social welfare services.

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling, Executive Leadership, 2013 Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia

Bachelor of Science, Public Health, 1994 Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

SUMMARY SKILLS:

Leadership ● Group Facilitation ● Interviewing/Motivational Interviewing

Supervision ● Time Management ● Counseling Assessments ● Organization ● Program Management & Implementation Prevention ● Grant Writing ● Advocacy Public Speaking ● Presentations ● Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

Directed and coordinated the daily activities for social service and prevention education staff.

Developed, monitored and ensured that prevention programs were executed with fidelity.

Managed contract compliance for grant funded programs to ensure compliance.

Conducted program and staff reviews to ensure that standard objectives were met.

Collected, monitored and evaluated data for reporting purposes.

Prepared monthly and quarterly reports for social service programs.

Created quality assurance instruments to promote program efficiency and identify areas for improvement.

Skillfully managed program budgets in the face of funding reductions.

Maintained collaborative relationship with community partners on advisory boards and committees.

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RELATIONSHIP BUILDING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Worked in tandem with community partners to achieve a system of care through which clients could be referred for community support and resources.

Functioned in a dual-capacity role to implement program deliverables while simultaneously administrating oversight of program staff.

Developed working relationships with organizations, clients and staff to maximize healthy lifestyles, and motivate positive emotional and behavioral health outcomes.

Interacted with consumers, staff and management through multiple site locations to implement holistic educational and training programs.

Built and maintained a solid and consistent working relationship with program funder to facilitate the timely and accurate delivery of program data.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Assisted staff to identify personal and professional development needs.

Provided coaching & mentoring to staff to improve their personal and professional knowledge, skills and abilities.

Supplied prevention and risk management information to clients, staff and supervisors via phone, writing, email or in person.

Developed training materials for group level presentations and workshops on prevention education.

Facilitated internal and external support groups.

Established interpersonal relationships with community providers for the purpose of networking, to conduct training exercises and to represent the organization and services provided.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Office Manager Community Health Services Hartford, Hartford, CT 2014 - Present

Program Coordinator City of Norwalk Health Department, Norwalk, CT 2006 - 2012

Director of Education & Outreach Services AIDS Project New Haven, New Haven, CT 2004 - 2006

Case Manager Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 2002 - 2004

Case Manager/Clinical Coordinator Women’s Christian Alliance, Philadelphia, PA 1998 - 2002

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References Available Upon Request

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