Alyssa Faughnan
Fort Drum,NY
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in community engagement and outreach, demonstrated in both private and Army organizations. Excelled in organizational management and volunteer recruitment, raising significant funds and fostering strong community relations. Skilled in teamwork and collaboration, Consistently delivered on impactful initiatives, enhancing morale and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Volunteer
Headquarters And Headquarters Battalion, 10th MTN
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Total volunteer hours= 10 hours.
- Approximately 0.5 hours per week.
- Strengthened relationships between the organization and community members through consistent communication and engagement activities.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by maintaining a professional demeanor while working collaboratively with colleagues from various backgrounds.
Village Mayor
Santa Fe Village, Heritage Community Homes
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Total volunteer hours= 150 hours.
- Approximately 3 hours per week.
- Collaborated with Garrison Command Team and Residents to address concerns including participating in bi-annual village walk-throughs with the Garrison Commander and Command Sergeant Major.
- Developed excellent customer service skills through receiving and addressing Resident concerns and grievances.
- Attended monthly Community Information Exchange meetings.
- Performed administrative duties such as creating and distributing a monthly newsletter with information for Residents and maintaining the neighborhood Facebook page.
- Planned and implemented morale-boosting neighborhood-wide events and activities.
- Used MS Office to create newsletters and Canva for event flyers.
Site Council President
Bradley Elementary School
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Total volunteer hours= 35 hours.
- Approximately 0.5 hours per week.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve school-wide morale to include Reading Day, teacher appreciation events, field day, and monthly student recognition ceremonies.
- Lead monthly meetings with school Principal and Parents to discuss current events.
- Performed clerical duties such as maintaining a volunteer roster and contact information, maintaining a continuity binder, creating flyers and managing the Facebook page.
- Used MS Office to create newsletters and Canva for event flyers.
- Recruited and managed volunteers.
- Developed customer service skills through collaborating with the teachers and staff to determine needs and address areas of assistance.
Family Readiness Group Leader
Alpha Battery, 1-7 Field Artillery Battalion
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Total volunteer hours= 875 hours.
- Approximately 12-15 hours per week.
- Held monthly meetings to provide information to families, to include pre-deployment briefings, preparing families for the challenges ahead.
- Improved overall morale of the unit by providing resources and guidance to families in need.
- Strengthened relationships between military personnel and their families by fostering open lines of communication.
- Increased participation in FRG meetings and events through targeted outreach efforts including holiday parties, monthly luncheons, monthly newsletters, and the Battery Facebook page.
- Managed sensitive personal information with utmost discretion, maintaining trust within the military community.
- Served as a valuable liaison between command leadership and family members by reciving calls, addressing concerns, and providing timely updates on pertinent issues.
- Assisted in fundraising efforts for programs benefiting military families, raising significant funds for essential services.
- Developed a strong support network for military families by establishing clear roles for Key Callers and soliciting volunteers.
- Performed clerical duties for the Commander to include updating rosters via Excel, creating an agenda and minutes for meetings, distributing meeting minutes and notes, creating monthly newsletter, and maintaining the Battery Facebook page.
- Used MS Office to create newsletters and Canva to create event flyers.
Executive Board Member
Fort Riley Spouses Club
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Total volunteer hours= 1,500 hours.
- Approximately 10 hours per week.
- 1st Vice President (2017-2018) Planned and executed monthly social luncheons.
- 2nd Vice President (2018-2019) Spearheaded the planning and execution of bi-annual fundraising events totaling over $20,000.
- 2nd Vice President (2018-2019) Chaired the Grants Committee and oversaw the awarding of funds to deserving community organizations based on rubric criteria.
- Achieved board objectives of promoting social connectivity among military spouses and raising money for scholarships and grants by strategically aligning resources and initiatives with organizational goals.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by promoting adherence to relevant garrison policies and best practices.
- Oversaw the successful execution of special events, including fundraising galas and community engagement activities, that showcased the organization's impact and attracted new supporters.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Developed excellent customer skills by collaborating with organizations across garrison to include the Public Affairs Office, the Protocol Office, MWR, and the local newspaper.
- Experience making phone calls on behalf of organization to solicit donations.
- Used MS Office to create newsletters, track donations and money via Excel, and Canva for creating event flyers.
Chairperson
The Combined Scholarship Fund Inc.
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Total volunteer hours= 35 hours.
- Approximately 0.5-1 hour per week.
- Oversaw application dissemination and judging.
- Communicated with the fiduciary on behalf of the organization to maintain account records.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Performed administrative duties including tracking records, filing documents and maintaining communication between board members, community members, and donating organizations.
- Served as a liaison between garrison, Kansas State University, and the board, fostering open communication channels that improved overall organizational function.
Care Team Leader
5-4 Cavalry Squadron
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Total volunteer hours= 40 hours.
- Approximately 0.5-1 hour per week.
- Created Standard Operating Procedure and set precedent for Battalion level Care Teams across Fort Riley.
- Planned and participated in mock Care Team activation in coordination with Survivor Outreach Services, Army Community Service, and 1st Infantry Division leadership.
- Attended monthly Squadron-Level FRG meetings.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Performed administrative duties including maintaining volunteer roster and contact information, creating continuity binder, and submitting an information Powerpoint slide for monthly meetings.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2015
Master of Arts - Special Education
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2013
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
- Community Service
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Community Engagement and Outreach
- Social Media Management
- Administrative tasks
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Resource Coordination
Accomplishments
Molly Pitcher Award 2015
Commander's Award for Public Service 2016
Volunteer of the Year FRSC 2018
Public Service Accommodation Medal 2019
Public Service Accommodation Medal 2023
Public Service Accommodation Medal 2024
Certification
OPOC Training- ACS
Key Contact Training- ACS
FRG Leader Training- ACS
Timeline
General Volunteer
Headquarters And Headquarters Battalion, 10th MTN
12.2023 - 05.2024
Village Mayor
Santa Fe Village, Heritage Community Homes
06.2022 - 05.2023
Site Council President
Bradley Elementary School
10.2021 - 05.2023
Family Readiness Group Leader
Alpha Battery, 1-7 Field Artillery Battalion
05.2018 - 08.2019
Chairperson
The Combined Scholarship Fund Inc.
08.2017 - 07.2018
Executive Board Member
Fort Riley Spouses Club
08.2016 - 06.2019
Care Team Leader
5-4 Cavalry Squadron
08.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Special Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
James Madison University
OPOC Training- ACS
Key Contact Training- ACS
FRG Leader Training- ACS
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