Lauren Isbell

Experience

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  Aspen Transportation

  Jun 2004 - Feb 2008

  Sales Executive

  •Solicited freight from military bases across the country under Department of Defense Contract•Negotiated contracts for services from trucking companies while building rapport, providing excellent customer service and problem solving skills.

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  Arkansas Department of Human Services

  Jul 2009 - Apr 2011

  Family Service Worker

  •Provided case management services for 40-60 children in foster care and their families.•Responsible for all aspects of case management ranging from securing and maintaining foster care placement, case plan development and implantation as well as on call, duties related to court proceedings, client transportation and resource management.•Completed nearly 500 hours of CEU training on various topics related to the child welfare.

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  Democratic Party of Arkansas

  Mar 2010 - Nov 2014

  Field Operations Manager

  Served as a field organizer for the Obama campaign and other State Democratic Candidates for both the 2010 and 2014 election cycles.

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  EAST ARKANSAS AREA AGENCY ON AGING

  Apr 2011 - Jan 2013

  Director of RSVP and FGP

  •Provided volunteer management services for a 12 county region of Eastern Arkansas, managing nearly 300 volunteers and 37 volunteer stations. Responsible for all aspects of project management ranging from securing and maintaining funding streams such as federal and local grant funding, program design, development, implementation and evaluation.•Maintained existing funding streams for our projects, and simultaneously bringing on board new funders and grassroots supporters for specific projects, totaling over $200,000 in revenue. •Lead volunteer management efforts as we embark on a journey to end senior hunger in eastern Arkansas with the support of a $100,000 grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation and assistance of other community partners. •Wrote a variety of original handbooks, and resource guides to be used in program management.•Supervised one full time assistant director and one part-time clerical assistant and two interns•Built solid professional relationships with countless community organizations•Completed over 150 hours of training related to marketing, social media, grant writing, and program management and performance evaluation. Show less

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  Southern Bancorp Community Partners

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2015

  Community Development Officer

  • Worked in the field driving local community development initiatives in one of the largest Community Development Financial Institution’s (CDFI’s) in the country.• Responsible for designing, supporting and promoting a comprehensive community development and strategic planning initiative, known as the Delta Bridge Project, focusing on the areas of economic development, quality of life, leadership, housing, and healthcare in the Mississippi County Market.• Engaged over 300 community members in the community planning process and have generated nearly 1M in public-private partnership funds to date. • Manage a 13-member board for the Delta Bridge Project, as well as five active committees, working tirelessly to build community capacity, and engage key stakeholders. Show less

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  Arkansas Early Learning, Inc.

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2019

  Community Partnerships Manager

  Working to cultivate and maintain strong community-based relationships between AEL and community partners, school districts, other non-profits, local governments and individuals while promoting access to early childhood education and family services in various service areas throughout the state.- Lead organizational change through a season of unprecedented growth as a Direct Report of CEO/CIO and member of Key Management Team.- In 2016, assumed responsibility for the organization's non-federal share requirement, totaling over 3M annually through oversight of community based volunteer program, developing various internship programs, tracking parental engagement, and managing major gifts, supplemental grant projects and over 1M in donated goods. - In just over 2 years time completed over 80 meetings with community partners and other stakeholders, presented information about the organization on every platform imaginable- including TV, radio, print and social media advertising in a 10 county, multi-area territory throughout Arkansas.- Provided oversight to the production of a series of 3 commercials professionally produced for use in hiring and company promotional material.- Implemented Days of Service as an employee engagement tool and as a way to engage in the communities where we live and work.-Organized numerous events including a ground breaking ceremony, multiple Open House Events, Vendor Fairs, Community Outreach Days, Dedication Ceremonies and staff trainings. Show less

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  BellTower Strategies

  Apr 2019 - now

  Principal

  BellTower Strategies is my vehicle for freelance projects. I’ve done lots of copywriting, grant writing, strategic planning, grant administration, campaign work, a few websites and a few market research studies along the way. Clients include: St. Bernard’s Health and Wellness, Southern College of Optometry, Arkansas Early Learning, The Solutions Group, Direggio Advertising, Team Jonesboro, Alliance for Rural Impact and Jonesboro Church Health Center.

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  NEVUS OUTREACH INC

  Jun 2019 - now

  Executive Director

  Research and Collaboration: Collaborates with external stakeholders for the purpose of clinical research. For example, defined patient centered outcomes of the MyPART study in partnership with the National Institute of Health, contributing to the advancement of research in the field. Presently working with additional external stakeholders to advance an IRB-approved patient registry and other clinical trials and bench research.Community Engagement: Cultivate a community of over 2000 households, representing over 700 official members of Nevus Outreach in 36 countries and six continents to meet the mission of Nevus Outreach. Foster connections within the community and oversee the execution of an every-two years international conference and reunion.Fundraising and Philanthropy: Responsible for fundraising and growth of the organiztion, improving donor stewardship processes and most recently played a pivotal role in the development of the See Beyond Collateral, showcasing expertise in philanthropy and community support.Advocacy and External Board Service: Participate in several Rare-Disease and Dermatology specific Hill Days as organized by external parterns like the AAD and the Coaltion of Skin Diseases. Presently serve as a member of the PeDRA PtAC and as Secretary of the Board for the CSD.Strategic Planning: In partnership with the Board of Directors, works to execute the current strategic plan, monitoring its success and advocating for long-term success and vision of the organization as it relates to day-to-day operations.Financial Oversight and Governance: Supervise timely and accurate financial reporting and reconciliations, demonstrating proficiency in financial management and governance participation.Leadership and Vision: Cast a clear path for scaled growth, and demonstrates a commitment to organizational success through aspirational goals, showcasing strong leadership and a forward-thinking vision for Nevus Outreach. Show less