Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Maine General's Volunteer of the year award
Timeline
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Amy Cunningham

Cornville,ME

Summary


Talented Program Director skilled in handling administrative, operational and outreach program functions. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply many years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Director

Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County
08.2018 - 02.2025
  • Conducted program evaluations to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Recruited and trained volunteers
  • Secured funding opportunities by preparing grant proposals and nurturing donor relationships.
  • Analyzed data from assessments to inform future program developments and strategies.
  • Coordinated events and programs for the community
  • Provided one on one and group grief counseling
  • Did in home visits with people at end of life or with life limiting illnesses.
  • Provided transportation for community members to medical appointment.
  • Ran the medical repurposing closet

Corrections Officer

Somerset County Sheriff's Department
12.2010 - 06.2016
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting thorough security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
  • Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.


Community Outreach Coordinator

Somerset County Emergency Management Agency
04.2005 - 12.2010
  • Served as a liaison between the organization and key stakeholders, fostering trust through open communication and transparent decision-making processes.
  • Advocated for underrepresented populations within the community, ensuring their voices were heard when shaping organizational policies or planning new programs.
  • Strengthened relationships with community partners through regular communication and collaboration on joint initiatives.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of best practices in community outreach, regularly attending professional development workshops and networking events to stay informed about new strategies or tools that could enhance program impact.

Education

High School Diploma -

Skowhegan Area High School
Skowhegan, ME
06-1988

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Effective leader
  • Program leadership
  • Compassionate listening
  • Partnership development
  • Customer service experience
  • Operations oversight
  • Lesson planning

Certification

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Grief Counseling and Therapy

Suicide Prevention and management


Maine General's Volunteer of the year award

I receive the  MaineGeneral  Home Care & Hospice volunteer of the year award for 2021. I received the award for continuing going above and beyond for our community members during covid and the year following. 

Timeline

Program Director

Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County
08.2018 - 02.2025

Corrections Officer

Somerset County Sheriff's Department
12.2010 - 06.2016

Community Outreach Coordinator

Somerset County Emergency Management Agency
04.2005 - 12.2010

High School Diploma -

Skowhegan Area High School
Amy Cunningham