Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Charlie Forbes

Hesperia,MI

Summary

Organized and efficient Volunteer Hub Coordinator with a solid foundation in volunteer management, event planning, and grant compliance. Skilled in strategic planning, data management, and cultivating community partnerships. Known for maintaining confidentiality, handling complex administrative tasks, and effectively supporting organizational goals. Ready to leverage strong communication and organizational abilities in an Executive Administrative Assistant role to contribute to the success of the Superintendent's Office and Board of Education.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Hub Coordinator

TrueNorth Community Services
Fremont , MI
09.2024 - Current

Professional Experience:

  • Developed and managed volunteer recruitment, training, and retention programs, ensuring consistent participation and engagement across multiple community initiatives.
  • Coordinated community service special events, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Global Youth Service Day, and 9/11 Day, by setting project goals, monitoring timelines, and managing budgets.
  • Ensured grant compliance and accurate reporting, regularly updated budgets, generated statistical reports, and assisted in grant writing and administration.
  • Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to promote volunteer opportunities, strengthen community relationships, and support TrueNorth’s mission.
  • Collected and analyzed volunteer data to improve processes and enhance program performance.
  • Assisted in the oversight of volunteer recognition initiatives, including the annual Community of Efforts event, to honor contributions and promote ongoing engagement.
  • Assisted with organizational activities, contributing to a cohesive and motivated team environment.
  • Maintained and updated volunteer policies and participated in publicity campaigns to maximize community outreach.

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Insight Pregnancy Services
Fremont , MI
02.2023 - 09.2023

Professional Experience:

  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling clients and managing calendars.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.

Engage! Out-of-School Time Programing Assistant

TrueNorth Community Services
Hesperia , MI
11.2022 - 02.2023

Professional Experience:

  • Established and maintained relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to promote engagement and enhance program success.
  • Collaborated with Site Managers to facilitate daily program activities and administration, ensuring efficient program operations.
  • Managed inventory of program materials and equipment, coordinating purchases and monitoring usage to ensure effective resource allocation.
  • Maintained accurate attendance and re-enrollment records, ensuring data integrity in the evaluation data system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Newaygo High School
Newaygo, MI
05-2010

Nurse Aid Certification - Health Sciences

Newaygo County Career-Tech Center
Fremont
05-2010

Skills

  • Administrative Support
  • Strong Verbal Communication Skills
  • Strong Attention to Detail
  • Event Planning
  • Data Management
  • Strong Organizational Ability
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Courteous Call Management
  • Spreadsheet Proficiency
  • Collaborative Team Development
  • Arithmetic Proficiency

Affiliations

  • Newaygo County Leadership Program applicant (pending)
  • Self-disciplined fitness enthusiast
  • Former stay-at-home mother and homeschool educator

Accomplishments

  • National Baby Food Festival Queen 2010

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Chauffeur's License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer Hub Coordinator

TrueNorth Community Services
09.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist

Insight Pregnancy Services
02.2023 - 09.2023

Engage! Out-of-School Time Programing Assistant

TrueNorth Community Services
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • CPR Certified
  • Chauffeur's License

High School Diploma -

Newaygo High School

Nurse Aid Certification - Health Sciences

Newaygo County Career-Tech Center
Charlie Forbes