Danae Thoene
George
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in program management and grant writing, delivering impactful results at the Senior Companion Program. Recognized for strong communication and relationship-building skills, effectively coordinating volunteer efforts to enhance service delivery. Proven ability to multitask and solve problems, consistently achieving high standards. Committed to fostering positive outcomes through effective teamwork and collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Mastered diverse software tools and platforms for online learning and assignments.
- Achieved academic honors through exceptional performance across various subjects.
- Managed time effectively to balance academic, extracurricular, and personal commitments.
- Participated actively in group projects, driving successful outcomes.
- Completed assigned readings and homework, deepening understanding of subject matter.
- Developed plans to propose solutions addressing efficiency, costs, or profits.
- Maintained positive relationships with staff and management throughout tenure.
- Consistently achieved perfect attendance over multiple semesters.
Caregiver
self-employed
George
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Sole caregiver for husband diagnosed with a grade 4 brain tumor in May of 2023.
- Cared for husband until his death on July 26, 2024.
Program Coordinator
Senior Companion Program
Rock Valley
02.2017 - 11.2022
- Submitted insurance claims with United Health, Medicaid, Amerigroup and others.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules with clients.
- Calculated and submitted time sheets for all volunteers.
- Wrote grants for the program.
- Worked with Elderbridge billing.
- Created and conducted monthly in service meetings with volunteers.
- Managed the volunteer and client files using access.
Job Coach
Hope Haven
Rock Valley
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Kept all case file documentation current.
- Retained adequate working knowledge of local resources.
- Carried a caseload.
- Determined clients need basic social services for children and adults.
- Oversaw day-to-day group activities of residents.
- Ensured cleanliness of work facilities.
- Responsible for keeping accurate and current knowledge of entitlement programs and benefits for state and federal assistance programs.
- Knowledge sets include Database software, Desktop, computers, Laptop computers, Passenger vehicles, Word processing software.
Secretary, Receptionist
Action Real Estate
Sheldon
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Used and coordinated maintenance of office equipment, such as copiers, scanners, voicemail systems and computers.
- Proofread materials.
- Reviewed and verified data.
- Maintained and updated files, mailing, inventory and database systems.
- Prepared and edited reports and records.
- Responded to requests for information.
- Answered and screened telephone calls.
- Provided support to the office manager.
- Performed data entry.
- Processed and reviewed routine paperwork.
- Researched files.
- Greeted and directed visitors, deliverymen, the public, clients and employees.
Team Lead
Wallstreet Mission Goodwill Industries
Spencer
08.2011 - 08.2012
- As keyholder/ team lead, performed duties including paperwork, handling money, delegating specific jobs.
- Also performed jobs of production including cashier, sorting donations, running the fork lift, cleaning and pricing donated wares and sorting and hanging clothing.
- Opening and closing the store which included running bank deposits to the bank and days end reports.
Inventory Associate
Staples Super Store
Spencer
07.2010 - 08.2011
- Began as a cashier for the first six months of employment with staples.
- Promoted to Inventory Associate, duties which included cycle counts using balance sheets and scanner and 0 balance walks, maintaining inventory and also working as cashier.
- Customer service is a must with this position as locating items for customers was a frequent task.
- Knowledge sets include: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Cycle Counting, Balance Sheets.
Education
Associate’s degree - Health Information Technology
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA05.2025
Skills
- Proofreading and editing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Web design and development
- Program management
- Document creation and formatting
- Curriculum design
- Windows operating system
- Case management strategies
- Administrative support
- Grant writing expertise
- Strong communication
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Time management
- Multitasking capacity
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Message taking
- Relationship building
- Microsoft proficiency
- Teamwork
- Performance improvement
- Computer skills
- Team leadership
- File and document management
- Self motivation
- Positive attitude
- Editing and proofreading
- Self-regulation
- Excellent communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Flexible schedule
- Event coordination
- Self-directed learning
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Punctual and reliable
- Medical coding
- Electronic health records
Certification
Driver's License
Certified Nurse Aide
Groups
Phi Theta Kappa, 10/01/23, Present
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Affiliations
- Love the outdoors, fishing and camping
- enjoy watching documentaries and reading
- Enjoy crafting such as painting, sewing, and diamond painting
- Learning to play the piano
Timeline
Caregiver
self-employed
05.2023 - 07.2024
Student
Northwest Iowa Community College
01.2023 - 05.2025
Program Coordinator
Senior Companion Program
02.2017 - 11.2022
Job Coach
Hope Haven
11.2015 - 07.2016
Secretary, Receptionist
Action Real Estate
09.2012 - 10.2015
Team Lead
Wallstreet Mission Goodwill Industries
08.2011 - 08.2012
Inventory Associate
Staples Super Store
07.2010 - 08.2011
Associate’s degree - Health Information Technology
Northwest Iowa Community College
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