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Allison Sherman

Huntington Beach,CA

Summary

Results-driven Volunteer and Events Coordinator with solid background in recruiting, training and coordinating volunteers. Accomplished in directing volunteer-staffed programs and introducing strategies to improve program functions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Programs and Events Coordinator

The Salvation Army
Long Beach, California
07.2021 - Current

• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, scheduling systems, and fees for community centers programs and rental

• Plan, coordinate, and execute large scale special events and programs for 400 guests

• Coordinate the reservations of all facilities in the community center, including supervising facility set-up, take down and cleaning

• Review proposals for new rentals and programs, process applications for contract instructors and coordinate contract classes

• Develop and manage the CCMS software database for the community center; this includes, room reservations, calendar of events and programs, youth and adult membership registration, and fees

• Assist in selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating staff; assign work activities; monitor work flow; and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.

• Liaison between director and community partners

• Supervise and report the collection of all program stats

  • Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired volunteers to fill positions in [Area], [Area] and [Area].
  • Uncovered opportunities for volunteer program improvement by soliciting staff feedback and evaluating volunteer performance.

Office Administrator

Boeing Encore Interiors
Huntington Beach, CA
12.2019 - 07.2021
  • Document Control Administrator
  • Assist Human Resources
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
  • Assisted with coordination and hosting of company events.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Edited 300 documents weekly to improve accuracy of language, flow and readability.

Operations Coordinator

Chrysalis Enterprises
Los Angeles, CA
03.2018 - 10.2019
  • Front office administrative operations
  • Recruited, interviewed, trained, and hired new employees
  • Managed multiple databases
  • Processed time cards
  • Scheduled detailed calendar events
  • Ordered supplies and purchased uniforms
  • Facilitated in-person and online onboarding for clients
  • Built collaborative partnerships with multiple departments in organization
  • Connected 180 Clients to job opportunities
  • Customer relations
  • Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Service Point, Salesforce

Member Services

Griffin Club
Los Angeles, CA
10.2017 - 03.2018

• Assist with catering and special events

• Provide support for venue set up and decor

• Managed and directed inbound calls

• Customer relations

Activities Coordinator

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
Los Angeles, CA
04.2017 - 10.2017
  • Developed and implemented recreation activity program
  • Planned and instructed activities to improve clients’ physical, mental, and social well-being
  • Coordinated daily schedule of events and detailed calendar
  • Case notes and data entry on daily behavior of clients
  • Budgeted and purchased supplies
  • Liaison between clinician and client
  • Supervised volunteers with special activities


Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

California State University, Fullerton, CA
01.2017

Skills

  • Event Staffing
  • Event Planning and Management
  • Workflow Processes
  • Staff Hiring and Evaluations
  • Volunteer Management
  • Community Events
  • Recruiting and Training
  • Opportunity Identification
  • Database Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Team Leadership
  • Ms Office
  • Customer Experience
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Building Relationships
  • Software Applications
  • Safety Requirements

Timeline

Programs and Events Coordinator - The Salvation Army
07.2021 - Current
Office Administrator - Boeing Encore Interiors
12.2019 - 07.2021
Operations Coordinator - Chrysalis Enterprises
03.2018 - 10.2019
Member Services - Griffin Club
10.2017 - 03.2018
Activities Coordinator - Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
04.2017 - 10.2017
California State University - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Allison Sherman