Alaina Thurmon

Dynamic program coordination professional with a proven track record in fostering team collaboration and driving successful outcomes. Expertise in project management, stakeholder communication, and resource allocation ensures efficient execution of initiatives. Highly adaptable to evolving environments, consistently recognized for reliability and the ability to meet diverse challenges. Committed to delivering results that align with organizational goals while enhancing overall team performance.

• Public Relations
• During role as the Membership Director with The University Club I increased Membership Retention, completed Jonas training, completed mass email training, and conducted meetings for the Board. I also presented a company renovation project on how the company could obtain more family participation and save money. I also observed several partnering facilities to accommodate club members.
• Child Welfare
• Completed Certification Requirements, Interned with the Child Protection Investigation Team, taught children a religious affiliation, and taught at summer camp for children. I am currently employed at the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. I complete agency and legal paperwork. I have completed safety training, documentation training, HIPPA training, Document retention training, and other workplace child welfare trainings. I have been recognized several times for my outstanding work habits (Employee of the Month Award). I have served as a Mentor for 9 years. I was over the Design team (internal Quality control group). I was promoted from a Case Manager to a Program Coordinator. I work with multiple providers to locate placement for youth who enter the state’s custody.
• Non - Profit
• Organized and created Non-Profit, achieved funding through fundraising techniques, and obtained the organizations IRS status of 501 (c)3, built and promoted mentoring opportunities with different schools, handled pay roll, and organization projects. I apply for and monitor grants awarded. I have applied for and monitor an apprenticeship program.
• Volunteer
• Awarded Completion of Training for several organizations, noted for my involvement in fundraising with various organizations, fundraised over ten thousand dollars in a night, I was awarded a club at a local school, had the largest club presence at weekly club meeting. I also taught children how to fill out bank registries, college applications, FAFSAs, and job applications.