Andrea Studnitzer

• Oversaw volunteer development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
• Recruited, interviewed, onboarded and hired a volunteer team offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
• Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
• Worked with the community alliances to ensure name and brand recognition within the communities we serve.
• Employee Council Liaison - the link between staff and management. Recruited a new team so that staff has a resource

• Recruited, hired and trained all volunteer staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing development and continuing education to volunteers.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA.
• Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
• Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for a volunteer staff of over 200 - providing guidance and leadership to ensure proper volunteer staffing in all departments.
• Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff. Was a train the trainer for "AIDET"

* Worked directly with designers, factories and installers to ensure that each customer had a smooth experience start to finish

* Employee Wellness and Engagement: fund raised, staffed and built a playground were disabled and able bodied children could all play together - the first of it's kind in New York State - called "Sally's Dream" in Campbell Hall, NY

* Had a team at the ready to fund raise, feed, procure supplies and assist in NYC at 9/11 - most difficult thing I've ever done.

• Organized corporate meetings, special events and social occasions to satisfy client requirements and increase facility revenues.
• Collaborated with clients to confirm event details such as setup logistics, decorations and food and beverage selections to fulfill client requests.
• Participated in planning meetings, site visits and vendor evaluations to enhance quality of client services.
• Performed service and menu upgrades and upselling activities to meet predetermined revenue objectives.