Laura Jones

Developed and successfully implemented program activities for refugee youth and families, emphasizing education, job readiness, social and emotional well-being, and life skills.
Developed and managed program budget and materials to plan and execute activities and events.
Crafted culturally sensitive, branded, and educational materials for diverse media and projects to effectively engage the target audience.
Recruited, trained, and coordinated volunteers, support, and mentors.
Maintained and evaluated program systems and outcomes using recorded and reported data.
Developed and put into action policies and procedures to meet the requirements of grant funders and the agency.
Collaborated with and sustained partnerships with local schools, community stakeholders, volunteers, participants, and organizations.
Collected feedback and utilized data-driven insights to make program improvements aimed at driving growth and enhancing engagement.

Production of branding materials, concept designs, advertisements, print & online media, social media management / consulting, photography, and fine art by commission.
Painting & Illustrative Instructor.
Wedding & Portrait Photography & Editing.
Book Design, Editing, Illustration, & Production.
Joys Cooking, Joyful Java + Juice, Joy-full Meal Prep, Kentucky Youth Chorale, McLean County UK Extension Office,, Edge Ice Center, Kenergy, Mudd's Furniture, MentorKids KY, EM Ford, Messenger-Inquirer, Wright Implement, River of Life Church, Sacramento Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Eastern Kentucky University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, MediaWorks Advertising, Owensboro Figure Skating Club, Faith Harralson, Towne Square Mall, Don Moore Automotive Group, Shelby's Wheel & Tire, Meade County RECC, King Drug & Home Care, 103GBF Radio Station, Horn & France Insurance, Crandall's Home Furnishings, New Beginnings, Martin Custom Builders, Heath & Molly Eric, Faith Harralson

Assessed reports of child abuse and neglect, ensuring safety through de-escalation, family engagement, motivational interviewing, and safety planning.
Completed thorough and timely case investigations, client referrals, data collection, documentation, and court reports.
Effectively collaborated with law enforcement, court officials, schools, medical personnel, mental health agencies, and other providers.
Provided live court testimony & professional recommendations based upon asssesment findings.
Identified, assessed, and supported family strengths and needs to enhance protective factors and ensure safety.
Facilitated child removal when necessary and arranged child placements with approved foster and relative kin.
Teamed with Permanency FCMs to guarantee child protection, family- and adolescent-crisis response, address delinquency, mitigate parent/child conflict, assist in emancipation planning, and facilitate adoptions.
Delivered training, instruction, and supervision to new FCMs during cohort and field training.
Acted as a proactive member of the Vanderburgh County DCS Adoption Planning Committee, evaluating potential prospects for adoption.

We have provided intensive counseling, education, and mentoring to families in the 7-County Green River Region referred by DCBS.
Empowered parents and children through solution-based counseling to create positive and long-term changes.
Assisted families in maintaining a safe and healthy family unit, preventing out-of-home placements for the children.
Offered guidance on expectations, discipline, healthy family structure, boundaries, budgeting, & anger management.

Created designs for screenprint customization & digitization.
Provided communication support, assisted with workflow production, created & prepared samples, and performed clerical duties.
Prepared and altered illustrations, sketches, layouts, and copy of print production according to client/staff instructions.
Assisted in printing, filing, and purging files.
Provided assistance to peronsalization department and distribution center as needed.
Maintained a working knowledge of embroidery equipement and specifications to accurately enlarge, reduce, and alter images for digitization processes.
Continually increased knowledge and training of computer graphic design, by way of supervised training, hands-on problem solving, critical thinking skills, trade publications, and independent study.

Created concept designs which informed, inspired and captivated consumers to increase awareness, generating growth, participation, & development for MentorKids.
Collaborated and produced advertisements, print & online branding materials, corporate reports, and assisted in grant-writing.
Assisted in developing fundraising campaigns to increase revenue, client supports, & to promote community engagement.
Produced & edited presentations for director and staff for fundraising events, banquets, and other activities.
Managed social media and online marketing presence.
Generated designs for branded apparel, mailers, newsletters, and educational & training materials.

Provided painting, illustration, and design instruction for beginner artists and painters from start to completion for projects on canvas and other media.
Prepared lesson plans, established course goals, and provided individual and group instruction designed to meet individual needs and to motivate students.
Designed advertisements and social media posts for projects to increase class attendance and facilitate successful activities.
Provided instruction for youth age 5 up to adults of all ages.
Ordered and maintained supplies. Monitored student achievement and ensured they were successful in project completion.

Created a safe and nurturing environment for youth, offering spiritual leadership and guidance, mentorship, and organized church educational and recreational activities.

Created designs for print & outdoor advertisements, branding packages, logos, mailers, apparel, and digital advertising campaigns.
Provided social media management, strategic planning, and consultation for clients.
Assisted with radio and television advertisements, editing, and development.
Provided copywriting and production assistance.

Design special publications and advertisements using Quark, Adobe Creative Suite, and other software development programs.
Created visual concepts and designs to communicate ideas and inspire, inform, and captivate customers for print and online media.
Assisted with layout design for newspaper and online media publications.
Designed mailers, books, and branding items for sale.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of file formats and conversions, software development and improvements, and design trends.