Cecily Callahan
Clovis
Summary
Communications professional with history of developing effective communication strategies and engaging content. Known for fostering collaboration and delivering results in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs while maintaining focus on team objectives and project goals. Skilled in media relations and digital communications.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Coordinator
Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno
Fresno, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Gather, track, follow up, engage, and deepen relationships with visitors through welcome letter emails and in-person communication.
- Lead workshops focused on personal development, enhancing member skills, and confidence levels.
- Utilize digital platforms for outreach, improving accessibility of resources for community members.
- Create and edit multiple weekly email newsletters
- Act as lead social media manager, creating and editing captions and blurbs for posts, stories, and reels
- Create monthly "Worship Schedule" and "Activities Schedule" posters for the church bulletin board.
- Write and edit short "volunteer of the month" and "senior of the month" tributes for services.
- Update church membership records within the Power Church database, spreadsheets, and on the UU Association website.
Executive Director
Ash Tree Green Burial
Clovis, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Develop strategic initiatives to enhance community engagement and awareness of green burial practices.
- Lead organizational growth through outreach, board meetings, and tabling events.
- Write, edit, and deliver quarterly email newsletters.
- Create and develop print and display materials with concise but informative green disposition information.
- Foster partnerships with local environmental organizations to promote and educate the public about sustainable burial options.
- Advocated for regulatory changes impacting green burial practices at the local and state levels.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
HR Manager and Tutor
The OWL Initiative
Fresno, CA
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Assessed students' skills and opportunities for growth, and developed a plan to help them achieve their academic goals.
- Drafted and edited personalized progress plans for students.
- Provided tutoring and guidance to students K-12 in all subjects, including Math, English, Social Studies, and Science
- Assessed, selected, and utilized various curriculum and teaching tools to support students’ academic progress and goals
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and onboarded new staff
- Consulted with the owner on strategic planning of best practices and payroll maximization
- Drafted business contracts for prospective clients
- Maintained employee files in payroll
- Keep business filings up to date through the Employment Development Department
HOUSE MANAGER
Evangel Home
Fresno, CA
02.2012 - 05.2020
- Managed and oversaw all house functions, protocols, and responsibilities during my respective shift
- Answered phones and directed calls to appropriate parties or took messages.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a safe and supportive environment for residents.
- Provided leadership during crisis situations, maintaining calm and effective response strategies.
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in plans or circumstances without compromising on quality or results.
- Greeted visitors and determined whether they should be given access to specific individuals.
- Phone-screened prospective residents and determined next steps
- Conducted in-person intake interviews and admitted/declined residents as necessary
- Disciplined residents if necessary, regarding unacceptable behavior/ breaking of house rules
- Delegated house chores and tasks to residents
Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA of Fresno County
Fresno, CA
11.2011 - 06.2014
- Established a trusting relationship with my appointed child(ren) and understood their immediate and long-term wants and needs.
- Wrote Court Reports to be submitted to the presiding judge of the child(rens) case.
- Supported my child(ren) through their court proceedings, helping them to understand the court process, and made sure their opinions are heard in court.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized service plans.
- Facilitated communication between children, families, and legal representatives to ensure clarity and understanding.
- Observed the child(ren) and their relationships with the others in their life, interviewed professionals and other appropriate individuals.
- Identified and explored potential resources to facilitate family preservation, early family reunification, or alternative permanency planning.
- Worked with social workers to compile a complete and comprehensive court report which included recommendations to the court concerning the child’s best interests, to deliver to the judge on the case.
Education
AA - General Studies
Fresno City College
01.2009
BA - Theatre Arts
CSU Fresno
01.2017
Master of Arts - Drama Therapy
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CASkills
- Web content management
- Internal/External communications
- Printed outreach material creation
- Marketing communications
- Multicultural communications
- Website management
- Social networking
- Event coordination
- Social media management
- Microsoft office
- Speechwriting for services
Timeline
Communications Coordinator
Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno
05.2023 - Current
HR Manager and Tutor
The OWL Initiative
08.2022 - 04.2024
Executive Director
Ash Tree Green Burial
04.2022 - Current
HOUSE MANAGER
Evangel Home
02.2012 - 05.2020
Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA of Fresno County
11.2011 - 06.2014
BA - Theatre Arts
CSU Fresno
AA - General Studies
Fresno City College
Master of Arts - Drama Therapy
California Institute of Integral Studies