Elena Burke
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Volunteer Coordinator with a passion for serving my community. Proven track record in successfully recruiting, training, and managing teams. Skilled in developing effective strategies, fostering a positive culture, and ensuring impactful program outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Programs Coordinator
PAWS Chicago
05.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of over 2,500 volunteers, ensuring all roles were appropriately filled for daily operations.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training to volunteers, ensuring a consistent and high-quality volunteer experience.
- Entered data, generated reports, and tracked KPIs to meet organizational goals.
- Hired and managed direct reports.
- Planned large events.
Bar Team Leader
Summer House Santa Monica
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Ability to work quickly, efficiently and effectively with others while maintaining a high level of professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
- Maximized customer service by training staff, overseeing operations and resolving issues.
- Kept detailed inventories and ordering lists.
Founder
Sgt. Pupper's Lonely Dog Rescue
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Founded a foster-based dog rescue specializing in training difficult dogs to live healthy home lives.
Bartender
Chivo Taqueria
05.2019 - 11.2021
Snowboard Instructor
Vail Resorts
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed individualized instruction for children and adolescents regarding all facets of snowboarding, in private lessons or groups of up to 30 students
- Cultivated a fun atmosphere to learn a new skill, while taking precautions to ensure the safety of all students.
Dog Trainer
B&B K-9
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Composed individualized training regimens best suited to our clients' specific needs
- Wrote session progress reports to ensure proper advancement of clients
- Strong verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work one-on-one with clients.
Head Service Dog Trainer / Grant Writer
Paws & Badges
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Implemented a highly advanced training protocol specifically for large breed service dogs to assist disabled veterans suffering from PTSD.
- Researched databases to assess grant eligibility, cataloged and applied for qualifying grants, and tracked and updated organization information.
- Increased annual fundraising goals by executing creative fundraising techniques.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted one-on-one fieldwork with researchers in one of the top 25 Herbaria in the United States.
Education
Bachelors of Art - Psychology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
Websites
Timeline
Volunteer Programs Coordinator
PAWS Chicago
05.2023 - Current
Bar Team Leader
Summer House Santa Monica
12.2021 - 05.2023
Founder
Sgt. Pupper's Lonely Dog Rescue
06.2020 - 12.2021
Bartender
Chivo Taqueria
05.2019 - 11.2021
Snowboard Instructor
Vail Resorts
10.2018 - 04.2019
Dog Trainer
B&B K-9
08.2017 - 10.2018
Head Service Dog Trainer / Grant Writer
Paws & Badges
08.2017 - 10.2018
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
09.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelors of Art - Psychology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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