DANA HAAS

Summary: Enthusiastic connector and cross-cultural communicator with leadership skills and experience in creating community, encouraging action, and successfully executing logistic coordination through mobilization efforts and organization skills. Demonstrated ability to execute a broad range of interventions from corporate to local community volunteers.

Areas of expertise:
Effective Communication -Project leadership Logistics -Coordination - Networking-Team Building- Volunteering spirit-Hospitality - Organizing social & educational events - Immigration and travel - Foreign Languages - Problem solving - Critical thinking-Flexibility-Creativity - Initiative Servant leader.

Toastmasters International (2022-2023) -Woodlands Toastmasters Club.

1.  Club President

• Recruit club members to volunteer for weekly speaking/leadership roles and special projects involvement.
• Engage club members to grow in leadership skills as part of the club executive board.
• Lead the club executive board in fostering a welcoming, supportive community.
• Cultivate strong relationships with club members, fostering a positive club culture based on trust, professionalism, and inclusivity.
• Utilize project management skills to organize activities and plan events, such as Legacy Homecoming meeting-35th Anniversary celebration and Annual Banquet enhancing member engagement and club morale.
• Lead and coordinate weekly meetings for Woodlands Toastmasters club.
• Propose and execute the project launch of member master classes to spotlight strengths and skills of club and local community members.

2.  VP of Education (2021-2022)

• Manage mentor programs to support member's learning and growth within the Toastmasters program.
• Create and assign meeting agendas and roles, promoting an engaging and structured learning experience for all club members.
• Encourage member engagement in the Pathways learning experience, providing support and guidance throughout their educational journey.

3. VP of Membership - (2020-2021) 

• Establish a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Initiated contact and provided hospitality and membership information to encourage their interest in the club.
• Respond promptly to communications from prospective members, offering timely assistance and information to facilitate their transition to active members.
• Successfully manage the process of converting guests to members, contributing to steady club growth and increased member retention.
• Monitor membership levels and collaborate with the club executive committee to strategize and address membership challenges effectively.
• Implement membership-building programs and recruit initiatives to attract new members and promote a diverse and engaged club community.