Chealsey Olson
Tacoma,United States
Summary
Dynamic Recruitment and Outreach Specialist with a proven record in student support and community advocacy. Expert in fostering student success through strategic partnerships with local high schools, non-profits, and various organizations. Core competencies include effective communication and interpersonal skills, aimed at enhancing community engagement. Seeking to leverage these strengths as a Community Engagement Coordinator with the Seattle Seahawks.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment and Outreach Specialist
Green River College
Auburn, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Participate in community events or festivals as an organizational representative.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive outreach strategy to increase public awareness of the college's services.
- Managed logistics for event planning, vendor contracts, and catering services.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to maximize success of events.
School Outreach Coordinator
Communities In Schools, Cis
Federal Way, WA
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted continuing education programs, seminars and workshops and participated in professional development activities to offer added value to scholars.
- Served as liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors and other contacts to help children facing problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
- Participated in department activities and committee work to support campus-wide student success.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
Only Oatmeal Cookie Creations
Operations Lead
Tacoma, WA
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Supported leadership and employee relations by responding to requests, grievances and other issues or needs.
- Created and implemented HR strategies and initiatives aligned with business objectives.
- Identified staffing and recruiting needs while applying best practices for talent management.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
UW Riverways Education Partnership
Pipeline Project
Seattle , WA
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Volunteer as an after-school tutor for East African Refugee and Immigrant Youth
- Created engaging learning environment by encouraging questions, sparking discussions.
- Tutored and supported students individually and in groups by reteaching and reviewing lesson concepts.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
University of Washington
Dream Project Mentor
Seattle, WA
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Partnering with schools in the Greater Seattle area, UW mentoring program where UW undergrads mentor and create resources for students to support planning for life after high school.
- Mentors are trained on and work with students to explore and plan for post-secondary life including college applications, applying for financial aid, applying for jobs, writing personal statements, finding scholarships, and building a resume.
- Mentors strategize and discuss different educational issues and policies with a social justice lens
- Topics of discussion: Service and Savior Mentality, School-to-Prison-Pipeline, Holistic Mentorship and Socialization
Tacoma Community College
Multicultural & Education Ambassador
Tacoma, WA
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
- Cultivated a multitude of presentations displaying work related tasks and goals towards diversity and anti-racism work
- Planned and/or executed over 50 collective events for student engagement, including speakers, museum tours, and events regarding equity related research
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington06.2022
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Relationship building
- Supervision and leadership
- Data management
- Presentations and public speaking
- Cultural competence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recruitment and Outreach Specialist
Green River College
05.2023 - Current
School Outreach Coordinator
Communities In Schools, Cis
02.2022 - Current
Only Oatmeal Cookie Creations
Operations Lead
07.2021 - 02.2022
University of Washington
Dream Project Mentor
09.2020 - 01.2021
UW Riverways Education Partnership
Pipeline Project
03.2020 - 07.2021
Tacoma Community College
Multicultural & Education Ambassador
08.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
University of Washington