Abby N. Rees
Omaha,Nebraska
Summary
An Omaha Metro non-profit professional looking to continue their path in the realm of business and training. I hold seven years total of non-profit experience, with four of those being post-graduate. I have multiple years of experience in management and training consultation, as well as community networking and business development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Representative
Key Autism Services
Omaha, Nebraska
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Developed relationships with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Identified new business opportunities through market research and client outreach.
- Conducted presentations to explain services offered by the organization effectively.
- Participated in community events to raise awareness about autism services offered by the organization.
- Responded quickly to inquiries from potential customers via phone or email.
- Conducted outreach activities, such as cold calling, emailing and attending networking events.
Youth Development Manager
Salvation Army Kroc Center
01.2023 - 04.2025
- This position includes experience in training staff and management in key framework.
- Hiring and onboarding new staff, conducting interviews, 1:1 meetings and performance reviews are a large part of the position.
- Evaluation of KPIs, program attendance and staff performance.
- Recruiting program participants, volunteers and mentoring management staff.
Academic Manager
Northstar Foundation
01.2023 - 12.2023
- This position included restructuring and training new and current staff to meet the needs of the organizational goals.
- Mentoring staff, managing and performing corrective discipline were key components of the position.
- Continually creating positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders were incredibly important.
JAG Career Specialist
United Way of the Midlands
01.2022 - 12.2023
- As a JAG Career Specialist, I was responsible for educating youth on life and employability skills.
- I made connections with employers and resources in my area and build relationships to ensure the success of my students.
- I used TNA analysis to create custom curriculum based on the needs of program participants.
In-Home Family Consultant
Boys Town
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Visited homes of families referred by DHHS and State Probation, and maintained appropriate contact as directed by agency procedures.
- Collaborated with families to assist in growth, development and education to increase potential.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to present in court.
- Peer-mentored new staff and taught parenting and life skills to referred clients; including goal setting and objective creation.
Program Services Specialist
Teammates Mentoring
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted telephone interviews and background checks for applicants.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Set up and controlled user profiles and access levels for each database segment to protect important data.
- Coordinated with project management staff on database development timelines and project scope.
Youth Mentor Coordinator
Salvation Army Kroc Center
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Directed and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
University of Nebraska Omaha
12.2025
B.S. - Secondary Education/Training
University of Nebraska Omaha
12.2020
Skills
- Data analysis
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Client relationship management
- Analytical thinking
- Market development
- Social media marketing
Timeline
Business Development Representative
Key Autism Services
05.2025 - 07.2025
Youth Development Manager
Salvation Army Kroc Center
01.2023 - 04.2025
Academic Manager
Northstar Foundation
01.2023 - 12.2023
JAG Career Specialist
United Way of the Midlands
01.2022 - 12.2023
In-Home Family Consultant
Boys Town
01.2021 - 12.2022
Program Services Specialist
Teammates Mentoring
01.2021 - 12.2021
Youth Mentor Coordinator
Salvation Army Kroc Center
01.2018 - 12.2021
MBA - Human Resources
University of Nebraska Omaha
B.S. - Secondary Education/Training
University of Nebraska Omaha