1. Tawnya R. McCrary
507 Himebaugh Ct. Indianapolis, IN  46231  (317) 519-2963  tawnyamccrary@gmail.com
CAREER SUMMARY
A self-directed and highly motivated professional with a record of results developing and managing programs,
creating organizational plans and monitoring effectiveness to improve outcomes, training and mentoring staff
and clients. Bring strong leadership and communication skills to build healthy organizations and communities.
Able to manage people, projects and finances. Organizational, entrepreneurial, consultative, team
management, ethical and empowering leader.
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
• Case management, Database management, Program management, Project management
• Recruiting, Selecting, Orienting, Training and developing, counseling and disciplining employees
• Presentations, Grant writing, Grants management, Budgets and reports, Records management
• Develop and write SOP’s, Planning, Monitoring/Appraising job results, Scheduling and assigning work
• Workflow process development, Process management,
• Establish and conduct orientation and training programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDNA MARTIN CHRISTIAN CENTER (EMCC)
Director of Operations 2016 – Present
Work in partnership with the CEO, Executive Director of The Leadership & Legacy Academy, and the Early Childhood
Education Director, create the strategic five-year plan and implement new processes and approaches to achieve it.
Provide leadership in a way that helps others at EMCC deliver measurable, cost-effective results. Successfully utilize
skills, sensitivity, and personal confidence to tap into the power that each member of the team brings to this mission.
Implement efficient and effective systems to increase the productivity of the organization.
• Serve as the internal leader of the 37 Place Community Services and Outreach operation, coordinate the annual
operations plan and budget
• Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the
organization
• Provide for all staff a strong day-to-day leadership presence; Bridge national and regional operations and support
an open-door policy among all staff
• Co-lead Quality of Life Plan leadership tasks (North-east Corridor, Martindale-Brightwood, and MidNorth)
• Set, manage, and achieve exemplary outcomes by supervising employee work of 37 Place Community Services
and Outreach site activity
• Work in concert with other members of the organization’s executive team
• Assist the CEO in the following responsibilities: Site Development activities to Raise local funds, build local
fund raising and sales infrastructures, generate sufficient local revenue to cover local costs, increase fee-for-
service contracts, identify geographic growth opportunities and priorities, communicate the branded message
internally and externally
• Program activities: Increase key impact measurements, ensure that all programmatic partners renew their
contracts, develop curriculum, tools, and training that meet cost guidelines
• Finance, Technology, and Human Resources Activities: work with CEO and Executive Director of the L&L
Academy on a dashboard for EMCC and EMCC Holdings, cultivate the values of EMCC within the

2. organization, instill a human capital development and “coaching” culture within EMCC; upgrade human
resources functions including: training, development, compensation and benefits, employee relations,
performance evaluation and recruiting
• Work with finance team on an accounting system that provides the organization with quick access to financial
information and enables strategic budgeting
EDNA MARTIN CHRISTIAN CENTER (EMCC)
Program Manager 2010-2016
Manage Center for Working Families and Martindale-Brightwood Family Stability Projects. Manage and
direct the efforts of seven staff members. Provide case management for the Strategies To Empower and
Promote Success program and the Center for Working Families (CWF) program. Duties include grant writing,
data management, report writing, creating and delivering outreach programs and presentation, and evaluating
programs. Facilitate job training and motivational workshops. Report directly to the Executive Director.
• Effectively manage programs meeting 85 percent of targeted program goals.
• Developed and manage internal program models for EMCC Center for Working Families and
Martindale-Brightwood Stability Project.
• Manage a caseload of 25-30 single mothers and their families providing supportive services and
motivational case management strategies. Manage a budget of $100,000.
• Implement and facilitate lifestyle change workshops for the CDC National Diabetes Prevention
Program (Certified Lifestyle Coach by the Center for Disease Control: National Diabetes
Prevention Program)
• Recruit, interview, test and select employees to fill vacant positions
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward organization goals
• Advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs
• Administer performance reviews to ensure effectiveness and compliance
VINCENNES UNIVERSITY LOGISTICS TRAINING & EDUCATION CENTER 2014 – 2015
Academic Career Coach
Provide support to the VU-LTEC Academic Advisor. Communicate with prospective students, providing
initial consultation to Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT)
students to identify educational goals and career pathways.
• Provide initial consultation with students to identify personal goals, educational background, skills, and
prior work experience in order to direct students into appropriate programs/career paths.
• Establish interpersonal relationships with enrolled students to develop individual career plans, provide
ongoing support and offer guidance and motivation.
• Communicate with instructors on student learning needs
• Assist students in developing essential study and learning skills vital to student success.

3. • Teach students necessary skills for formulating resumes, completing job applications, preparing for
interviews, and networking.
• Promote and market the TAACCCT program through workshops, presentations and career fairs to
prospective students and applicable external stakeholders; maintain good public relations.
• Responsible for accurate data collection required for the TAACCCT grant (pre- and post-enrollment)
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT 2008-2010
Not-for-Profit
• Created seven new partnerships with area agencies which improved transportation, employment and
education, medical and health services, and housing for over 40 single parent head of household
families.
• Conducted over 50 employment workshops for over 400 community members with multiple barriers to
employment (criminal history, transportation, limited skills and limited work history)resulting in 281
jobs at an average wage of $10.01 per hour.
• Received over $300,000 in grants by writing to local and national foundations
Jobs Partnership of Greater, Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN (2008-2010)
• Oversaw two areas including serving as a human resource manager for the organization, and also
providing program development and monitoring for the workforce development program for adults.
• Manage the efforts of 4 staff members.
• Facilitate job training workshops.
Edna Martin Christian Center, Indianapolis, IN (2008-2010)
• Developed workforce development program model and workflow strategy.
• Managed database programs and developed data entry and reporting procedures.
• Provided case management for the Strategies To Empower and Promote Success program.
JOHN H. BONER COMMUNITY CENTER 2006-2008
Case Manager Family Transitional Housing Program
• Developed programs and initiatives to serve homeless families in Marion County.
• Provided case management services to 25-30 single mothers and their families. 90 percent of
participants successfully compled program objectives
• Tracked data and program effectiveness and reported to funders. Managed a budget of $100,000.
EDUCATION
• Masters Business Administration, Human Resource Management
Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis, IN; 2013

4. • BA, Business Administration, Marian University; Indianapolis, IN; 2010
Concentrations in Business Management, Human Resources and Marketing
MEMBERSHIPS
• NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS (NAWDP)
• SOCIETY OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERS (SHRM)
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST