Amanda Elizabeth Bardwell
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong ability to learn quickly. Skilled at working under pressure and adapting to new challenges to support an organization's mission. Passionate about helping underserved children and supporting sustainability initiatives, ready to apply my skills and experience to the right role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Advancement Coordinator
The Huntington
San Marino, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Manages the short-term and long-term timeline of tasks between two departments.
- Maintains donor database (Raiser's Edge) records with accuracy and timeliness.
- Assists in the planning and execution of Board meetings and fundraising events.
- Coordinates stewardship efforts including donor correspondence, gift and grant acknowledgements and external relations projects.
- Tracks and maintains data for foundations, corporate memberships and the Board.
- Utilizes various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Advancement Associate
The Huntington
San Marino, CA
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Dual position providing a wide range of administrative and logistical support to both the Corporate and Foundation Relations department and the Office of the Senior Vice President of Advancement.
- Coordinates the planning and execution of meetings and events for Corporate partners, donors, members, and the Board of Governors.
- Grant and donor record management. Highly skilled at using Raiser's Edge.
- Drafts, edits, and prepares correspondence and gift acknowledgements for Foundation and Corporate giving.
- Coordinates the stewardship and renewal of Corporate Partners memberships.
- Provides exceptional administrative support to ensure efficient management of the office.
- Acts as the first point of contact for all communications.
Advancement Associate
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
Pasadena, CA
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Reported directly to the Director of Development.
- Prospected and submitted grant proposals; grant management.
- Ran regular reports of donation statistics and performed data management using Donor Perfect database.
- Produced and mailed acknowledgements and solicitation materials.
- Developed means of community outreach for Adaptive Swim lessons and Adaptive swim team.
Senior Adaptive Instructor
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
Pasadena, CA
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Conducted Adaptive water safety/swim lessons for individuals living with disabilities.
- Organized and implemented lesson plans for all levels of swimming from beginner to advanced.
- Trained and onboarded new instructors.
- Employed a variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to administrative processes and helping to train others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Policy and Management
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA05.2012
Skills
- Adaptability, flexibility and resilience
- Personable and positive attitude
- Detail-orientation with follow-through
- Taking initiative with persistence
- Excellent communication skills
- Research and writing
- Data collection and analysis
- Team collaboration
- Time and project management
- Critical thinking
Professional Enrichment
Volunteer for RBAC Adaptive Programs - October 2022 to present
Volunteering for the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center working with families from the Adaptive Program. Helping with Adaptive swim team (Team Rays) events and fundraisers. Assisting with annual swim clinics in partnership with Angel City Sports.
California Road Charge Pilot Program - July 2016 to March 2017
A statewide initiative through the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to explore road charging as a potential long-term replacement for the gas tax. The program enlists the participation of 5,000 California citizens to track their driving habits over a 9-month period. More information can be found at www.CaliforniaRoadChargePilot.com.
UC Davis Green Technology Entrepreneurship Academy - June 2012
A three day intensive program on exploring the market opportunities surrounding ideas and research in the area of green technology with daily seminars and interactive sessions taught by leading venture capitalists, investors and entrepreneurs.
Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) GeoDesign Conference - January 2012 & 2013
Participated in the 2nd and 3rd Annual Conference in the emerging discipline of Geodesign at ESRI headquarters, representing the University of Redlands.
Report on Current and Potential Water Conservation Strategies for University of Redlands (Senior Capstone Project) - Fall 2011/Spring 2012
Performed research to assess the viability of a rainwater catchment system for the University of Redlands campus. In-depth investigation of non-potable and domestic water logistics, included cost-benefit analysis, personal interviews, product assessment, policy initiatives, financial planning, GIS design for campus grid.
Independent Study - SIT Sustainable Development & Social Change Program (Jaipur, India) - Fall Semester 2010
Delivered a case study of cotton farmers in the state of Punjab, which analyzed social and ecological implications of genetically modified crop production, effects on biodiversity, land control and acquisition.
Timeline
Advancement Coordinator
The Huntington
07.2024 - Current
Advancement Associate
The Huntington
10.2022 - 06.2024
Advancement Associate
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
03.2021 - 10.2022
Senior Adaptive Instructor
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center
01.2018 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Policy and Management
University of Redlands
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