Avery Conway
Apopka,FL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Advancement Coordinator, Public Ally
RISE Community Solutions, Inc
Maitland, Florida
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated on a team to collect in-kind donations for a holiday event across 3 counties (Orange, Seminole, Osceola).
- Managed the collection, organization, and distribution of over 6,700 gifts to served families (1270 children received toys).
- Created and maintained Excel tables to manage in-kind donations across several holiday drives.
- Managed 54 volunteers for the holiday drive.
- Reorganized storage closet at the current facility and contributed to interior design and organizational flow.
- Currently working on creating a welcome statement wall.
- Maintained clear communication with teammates and conducted research on various needs based on the Advancement Director's guidance.
Engagement Specialist
Covenant House Florida
Orlando, United States
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Scheduled appointments for youths' arrival, greeted and assisted in settling them in and completed paperwork.
- Engaged with youths using motivational interviewing skills, helping them to accomplish their goals and provided continuous support.
- Documented interactions with youths daily and stayed updated on important information regarding each individual.
- Collaborated with other specialists, case managers, supervisors, and coordinators to equip youth with life skills for independent living.
Wellness Guide
Surterra Wellness
Orlando, Florida
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided attentive customer service to a diverse set of patients, discussing medical conditions with compassion and care.
- Helped to count, organize and stay up to date with medical cannabis products in adherence to Florida State law.
- Educated patients on cannabis products and advised on the best products to fit their needs.
- Destigmatized the topic of cannabis through sensitive and kind communication.
- Worked closely with a small team to coordinate responsibilities and maintain store cleanliness and organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12.2022
Skills
- Organized
- Empathetic
- Eager to learn
- Thorough
- Creative
- Verbal communication
- Strong work ethic
- Independent worker
- Open minded
- Strong leadership
- Attentive listening skill
- Problem solver
- Teamwork
Timeline
Advancement Coordinator, Public Ally
RISE Community Solutions, Inc
09.2023 - Current
Engagement Specialist
Covenant House Florida
02.2023 - 05.2023
Wellness Guide
Surterra Wellness
04.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology
University of Central Florida