Connie Coartney
Crestwood,KY
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in volunteer coordination and public relations, demonstrated at Kentucky Country Day School and Moms Demand Action for Gunsense in America. Excelled in recruiting over 100 volunteers, enhancing family and community engagement, and leveraging social media platforms. Skilled in event planning and adept at fostering relationships, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer: VP New Family Committee
Kentucky Country Day School
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Recruited over 100 volunteers to serve as mentors to new families.
- Established and maintained initial contact with new families by email, text and personal phone calls prior to the start of the school year.
- Connected over 100 students with a Bearcat Buddy based on grade level, academic interests and extracurricular interest.
- Organized the distribution of welcome signs to over 100 incoming families.
Volunteer: Kentucky State Chapter Lead
Moms Demand Action for Gunsense in America
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Recruited, managed and motivated a diverse team of over 50 volunteer leaders and 3,000 supporters within the state of Kentucky.
- Served as a liaison between the National Organizing Manager and the Kentucky Chapter.
- Worked with the chapter leadership team to develop and maintain accessible systems, workflows and communication to facilitate and support chapter activity.
- Conducted over 100 presentations on gun violence prevention.
- Organized state Advocacy Days at the Kentucky State Capitol with over 250 supporters in attendance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education/English
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL05-1987
Skills
Social Media Experience: Facebook, Instagram, X and several texting platforms
Public & Guest Relationship Building
Event Planning & Coordination
Highly motivated, flexible learner
Timeline
Volunteer: VP New Family Committee
Kentucky Country Day School
03.2021 - 09.2024
Volunteer: Kentucky State Chapter Lead
Moms Demand Action for Gunsense in America
01.2014 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Education/English
Eastern Illinois University
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