Deb Holwegner
Redfield,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Honest and upbeat with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Director
Camp Hertko Hollow
West Des Moines, IA
01.2013 - Current
- Recruited, trained and managed team of 120 volunteer medical staff.
- Coordinated resources to effectively handle needs of 400 overnight guests for half-week, weeklong and extended stay camps.
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Developed and maintained connections with performers, agents and promoters to accumulate robust options for entertainment activation.
- Improved recreational programming based on feedback from customers and employees.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
Interim Executive Director
Camp Hertko Hollow, Inc.
West Des Moines, IA
08.2012 - 04.2013
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect the operational direction.
- Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to attendees.
- Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites, and print media to educate the public.
- Interviewed, supervised, and motivated 120 volunteer staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
Marketing Assistant and Development Director
Camp Hertko Hollow, Inc.
West Des Moines, IA
09.2006 - 01.2013
- Promoted program to funders through direct appeals and special publications or online appeals.
- Directed activities of external agencies, establishments or departments developing and implementing fundraising strategies and programs.
- Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
- Oversaw and enhanced public relations and fundraising programs across the entire Iowa region.
- Created engaging content for Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
DMACC
Ankeny, IASome College (No Degree) - Business Management
Upper Iowa University
Des Moines, IAHigh School Diploma -
Southeast Polk High School
Pleasant Hill, IA05.1990
Skills
- Camp schedule management
- Program design
- Parent Communication
- Camping programming knowledge
- Marketing
- Staff Training
- Budget Management
- Curriculum implementation
- Safety Procedures
- Hiring and recruitment
- Needs assessment
- Team communication
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Additional Information
• Introduction and initial implementation of an Annual Campaign which has met or exceeded its financial goals each year; 2007=$22K, 2008=$51K, 2009=$68K, 2010=$120K, 2011=$135K, 2012=$150K+
• Created new organizational interactive website and revised logo identification package
• Oversaw creation of new camp DVD on new website with revised CHH logo
• Implementation of CampBrain donor and camper database for all camp functioning
Timeline
Camp Director
Camp Hertko Hollow
01.2013 - Current
Interim Executive Director
Camp Hertko Hollow, Inc.
08.2012 - 04.2013
Marketing Assistant and Development Director
Camp Hertko Hollow, Inc.
09.2006 - 01.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
DMACC
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Upper Iowa University
High School Diploma -
Southeast Polk High School