Lori Lynn Quinata
Kaiserslautern
Summary
Accomplished leader with over 10 years of experience in strategic planning, project management, and program oversight. Demonstrated success in leading teams, prioritizing complex tasks, and ensuring timely project completion. Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office for analytical reporting and data summarization. Expert communicator and trainer with a strong foundation in instructional design, capable of creating engaging learning activities and high-quality presentations for diverse audiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Leverage Technician
Army Community Service (ACS)
05.2023 - 06.2025
- Directed Social & Family Programs for the Kaiserslautern Area of Responsibility, coordinating with 100+ military leaders and subject matter experts to support a community of 20,000 service members and families.
- Managed comprehensive marketing and outreach initiatives across three social media platforms and the Army Family Web Portal (AFWP), promoting 20+ programs while tracking engagement metrics and community inquiries.
- Conducted in-depth program research and data analysis to evaluate effectiveness, reporting critical metrics to the Social and Family Working Group to drive service improvements.
- Oversaw daily communications and customer service operations, responding to inquiries and utilizing ICE feedback surveys to enhance program delivery for the Kaiserslautern and Baumholder communities.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Network Kinection
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated as Community Outreach Coordinator for the LAUNCH Apprenticeship Program, linking over 500 college students to employment opportunities across four counties.
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with the California Department of Education, five colleges, and ten local communities to drive awareness and business adoption of state apprenticeship models.
- Developed and executed comprehensive engagement strategies and events in collaboration with school leadership, deans, and directors, significantly increasing community involvement.
- Collaborated on federal, state, and foundation grants while managing the outreach calendar to support company goals and expand apprenticeship initiatives.
Job Developer
Centerforce
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Secured over 10 employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and linked 20+ clients to desired employment and supportive services across three Washington counties.
- Assisted 40 clients with comprehensive job search strategies, resume writing, and interview preparation, enhancing their readiness for the job market.
- Provided critical coaching, support, and monitoring during clients' initial employment phases while cultivating strong, lasting employer relationships.
- Developed individualized job development plans to strategically market clients and secure suitable, long-term employment placements.
Area Manager
Heart on a Mission, Inc.
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Directed comprehensive operations as Area Manager for a non-profit, facilitating over 70,000 active-duty service members and families at Fort Bragg through free fitness training, project engagement, and leadership development.
- Streamlined organizational framework and operations, ensuring consistent policy adherence and promoting operational efficiency across all programs and services.
- Recruited, onboarded, and trained a diverse team of employees and volunteers, fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals and expand community reach.
- Implemented and managed the Blast It Fitness Method Inc. certification program, successfully certifying 20 coaches and leaders in specialized injury prevention and athletic training.
Child Youth Program Assistant III
U.S. Armed Forces Child & Youth Services
02.2011 - 07.2012
- Achieved rapid promotion to Child & Youth Program Assistant III within three months, having effectively planned, led, and prepared curriculum for developmental activities.
- As CYPA III, cultivated robust partnerships with parents, School Liaison Officers, and CYPA Associates, ensuring seamless program integration and professional interaction across all relevant settings.
- Collaborated with numerous teams to establish programs fostering positive child/youth interactions, conducting engaging activities using diverse materials and methods tailored to school curriculum and various learning styles.
- Formed key partnerships with two Army Garrisons, FMWR, and all Child & Youth Services departments, significantly boosting participant engagement and program effectiveness for 15,000 service members and families.
Field Representative/Academic Advisor
Central Texas College
12.2010 - 06.2011
- Served as Field Representative and Academic Advisor for Central Texas College Schweinfurt, Germany, providing comprehensive educational and career counseling to the military community of 15,000 members .
- Acted as primary liaison among students, instructors, education center staff, and CTC headquarters, facilitating seamless program information and support services.
- Managed over 200 admissions, registrations, transcript evaluations, financial aid, and veteran applications; recruited instructors; and maintained enrollment and financial records.
- Prepared and submitted detailed End of Course and After Action Reports, while meticulously monitoring student progress and maintaining confidential student records of 200 students.
Program Specialist III
City of Vacaville, CA
08.2007 - 03.2009
- Developed, coordinated, and administered comprehensive youth education and recreation programs for the City of Vacaville, aligning with California Education Standards to enhance community quality of life.
- Served as Overall Site Supervisor for all city after-school sites, directly supervising, mentoring, and training a team of 22 Program Leaders and Specialists.
- Designed program curriculum, planned and directed engaging lessons, and successfully organized/marketed summer enrichment programs, managing registrations and budgets.
- Acted as key liaison between schools, parents, and the Program Director, while composing weekly site reports, reviewing staff submissions, and resolving site-specific issues.
Management Information Specialist/Researcher
Office of the Mayor of Tinian
12.2005 - 06.2007
- Provided executive-level administrative support to the CEO and Mayor of Tinian, managing complex organizational tasks and public/government inquiries to ensure seamless operations.
- Optimized executive time management by efficiently scheduling appointments, briefings, and travel, and coordinating detailed itineraries for official visitors.
- Developed and authored critical documentation including agendas, meeting minutes, speeches, and memos; maintained suspense files; and developed/published Mayor and community policies.
- Managed government office finances (travel authorizations, purchase orders, charge accounts) and organized successful public events, coordinating staffing and funding with the Planning and Budget Office.
Education
MA - Public Administration
BS - Political Science & Historical Studies
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HISkills
- Multitasking and organization
- Deadline oriented
- Workload management
- Relationship building
- Staff education and training
- Customer service
Timeline
Community Leverage Technician
Army Community Service (ACS)
05.2023 - 06.2025
Community Outreach Coordinator
Network Kinection
06.2021 - 03.2023
Job Developer
Centerforce
09.2019 - 02.2020
Area Manager
Heart on a Mission, Inc.
09.2015 - 08.2019
Child Youth Program Assistant III
U.S. Armed Forces Child & Youth Services
02.2011 - 07.2012
Field Representative/Academic Advisor
Central Texas College
12.2010 - 06.2011
Program Specialist III
City of Vacaville, CA
08.2007 - 03.2009
Management Information Specialist/Researcher
Office of the Mayor of Tinian
12.2005 - 06.2007
BS - Political Science & Historical Studies
MA - Public Administration
Chaminade University of Honolulu