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Work History
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Ashley Wenck

Ashley Wenck

Templeton,IA

Summary

Motivated and dependable professional with strong communication, collaboration, and community outreach skills. Experienced in customer service and cashier roles, with a background in disaster response and crisis support. Recognized for a positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to take on any role to support team and organizational goals. Eager to contribute to a company's success through hard work, flexibility, and a service-oriented mindset.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Outreach Coordinator

Project Recovery Iowa
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Developed partnerships with relevant stakeholders, strengthening the organization''s presence in the community.
  • Monitored progress towards outreach goals regularly, making adjustments as needed to ensure continued success of initiatives.
  • Improved access to resources for underprivileged communities by connecting them with essential services offered by partner agencies.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.

Team Lead

Walmart
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.

Health Equity Coordinator

Marion County Public Health Department
07.2022 - 06.2024
  • Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
  • Maintained current understanding of local, state, and federal guidelines for emergency response.
  • Identified and advocated for specific vulnerable populations in communities that have been affected by Covid-19.

Community Partnership Coordinator

American Red Cross
09.2018 - 11.2022
  • Served as Community Partnership Coordinator for Territory 5 in Iowa and Nebraska with approximately 20 hours a month.
  • Served on two national deployments as a sheltering associate, once in a small shelter once in a mega shelter.
  • Served on two national deployments as a community partnership associate, connecting with those partners in the community and filling any current gaps in the response operation as needed.
  • Served on one national and one local deployment as a disaster assessment associate.
  • Developed an effective partnership tracker that is now used regionally in Nebraska & Iowa.
  • Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
  • Pursued learning opportunities to advance knowledge and take on leadership.

Cashier

Hy-Vee
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Lifeguard Supervisor

Denison Aquatic Center
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Supervised over 7 staff members per day and helped assist them as needed in response to emergencies.
  • Provided maximum pool area surveillance and response to emergencies by rescuing pool patrons and administering first aid.
  • Managed over five incidents per month relating to emergencies and staff.
  • Operated, cleaned, and maintained pool water filtrations and water intake and outlet systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management & Homeland Security

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02-2022

Skills

  • Outreach initiatives
  • Nonprofit experience
  • Community education
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Cash handling
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Disaster preparedness
  • Customer service excellence
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Timeline

Outreach Coordinator

Project Recovery Iowa
02.2025 - 05.2025

Team Lead

Walmart
07.2024 - 12.2024

Health Equity Coordinator

Marion County Public Health Department
07.2022 - 06.2024

Cashier

Hy-Vee
11.2020 - 01.2021

Community Partnership Coordinator

American Red Cross
09.2018 - 11.2022

Lifeguard Supervisor

Denison Aquatic Center
05.2017 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Emergency Management & Homeland Security

Grand Canyon University

Affiliations

  • Rotary Club of Manning
  • NAMI Carroll County

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Swimming
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
Ashley Wenck