Leigh Ann Delaney
Seatonville
Summary
Community-focused professional with proven track record in building strong relationships and executing community programs. Known for ability to collaborate effectively within teams and adapt to changing circumstances to meet community needs. Skilled in outreach, communication, and fostering partnerships to achieve impactful outcomes and build trust within communities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Worker
University of Illinois Extension
Princeton, IL
09.2019 - 02.2026
- Spent significant time in community teaching programs to youth and adults pertaining to nutrition, physical activity, and food shopping.
- Developed relationships with community members and local organizations with providing nutrition education, materials, and resources.
- Gathered and shopped for required materials, prepping food, and leading basic cooking/physical activities programs at community sites.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and monitor unit SNAP ED goals. This included finding potential community partners that serve low-income families.
- Collect information from program participants for required monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Participated in local, regional, and statewide professional development opportunities and staff meetings.
Donation Center Team Leader
IV Pads
Peru, IL
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Greeted donors and assisted with unloading donations from vehicles.
- Inspect incoming donations according to accepted items policy.
- Sorted and evaluated donations for resale or recycle.
- Categorized goods to designated bins.
- Delivered full bins to appropriate areas for processing.
- Kept intake area clean and safe from hazards.
- Assisted team members with questions or issues.
- Trained new team members.
Waitress, Front End Restaurant Manager
Valley Bar & Grill
Spring Valley, IL
02.2003 - 06.2017
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance dining experiences.
- Accurately processed orders and managed payments using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Trained new team members in service protocols and operational efficiency.
- Monitored guest satisfaction and addressed concerns promptly to maintain positive relationships.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Education
GED -
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, ILNo Degree - Office Management
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby, ILSkills
- Recordkeeping skills
- Project leadership
- Community engagement
- Presentation skills
- Partnership development
- Program promotion
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Written communication
Timeline
Community Outreach Worker
University of Illinois Extension
09.2019 - 02.2026
Donation Center Team Leader
IV Pads
08.2017 - 08.2019
Waitress, Front End Restaurant Manager
Valley Bar & Grill
02.2003 - 06.2017
GED -
Illinois Valley Community College
No Degree - Office Management
Illinois Valley Community College