Elena Hodgkinson
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Community service expert skilled in program management, staff training, and operational logistics. Successfully coordinated resource distribution and staff assignments to ensure seamless program delivery, while developing training materials that enhance staff capabilities and support youth engagement. Skilled team player with strong background in many environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Service Specialist(Summer Youth Program)
City Of San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated the day-to-day operations of multiple school sites for a large-scale summer youth program(3,000 + participants), ensuring programs were properly staffed, supplied, and prepared for successful implementation.
- Managed procurement and distribution of over $100,000 in program supplies, organizing materials by school site and community centers to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
- Partnered with school districts, administrators, and school-site personnel to coordinate program needs, maintain strong relationships, and support seamless program operations.
- Oversaw operations across multiple school locations, addressing site needs, resolving operational issues, and ensuring consistency in program delivery.
- Supported hiring and placement of 200+ employees, coordinating assignments and matching staff to school sites and program needs for effective operations.
- Collaborated with hiring managers and program leadership on workforce planning, staffing, and employee placement across participating school sites.
- Developed and implemented summer program curriculum designed to support youth engagement, learning, enrichment, and positive program outcomes.
- Facilitated summer staff training and professional development, preparing employees with the knowledge, resources, and skills needed to effectively support youth and implement program curriculum.
- Coordinated communication among program leadership, school districts, site teams, and employees to ensure alignment on staffing, curriculum, supplies, and operational requirements.
- Monitored program readiness and identified operational needs to help ensure a safe, organized, and engaging summer program experience for youth and staff.
- Provided ongoing support to site teams and staff, helping troubleshoot challenges and maintain consistent program quality across all locations.
Community Center Leader
San Antonio Parks And Recreation
San Antonio, TX
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Created and implemented new programming ideas to keep community centers relevant and growing.
- Provided guidance and support to program participants in navigating resources, services, and opportunities.
- Assisted in developing training materials and providing instruction on how to use them effectively.
Server
Paesanos
San Antonio, TX
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
Non-Profit Intern
Crohns And Colitis Foundation
San Antonio, TX
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Researched best practices for non-profits related to finance, marketing, communication.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Led fundraising efforts through various campaigns and initiatives.
- Supported fundraising efforts by helping coordinate special events.
- Researched and developed plans for fundraising initiatives.
Behavior Technician
Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education
San Antonio, TX
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
- Communicated with patients' family members to explain treatment process, answer questions and maintain relationships.
- Planned and implemented individualized interventions as part of behavior treatment plans.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
Teachers Assistant
Autism Treatment Center
San Antonio , TX
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked one on one or in small teacher to student ratios with children's challenging behaviors and delivered instruction to achieve educational goals and objectives
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations.
- Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
Youth Care Worker
Asset Protection Services
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Developed positive rapport with youth while serving as role model to create safe, caring environment.
- Conducted intake services by completing necessary paperwork, providing youth with overview of program services, and placing youth into shelters and facilities
- Coordinated the transitions into and out of foster care for children from unstable environments.
Campus Activities Board
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated store pop-ups and special events that were often time free for student on or off campus.
- Developed and monitored adherence to marketing budget, overseeing expenses and vendor choices
- Contributed to brainstorming meetings to develop marketing ideas for collateral and digital content.
CPR Assistant
Harpers Embrace
San Antonio, TX
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Assessed student performance through written tests and practical demonstrations of skills.
- Initiated new learning methods to ensure total student comprehension while maximizing learning time.
International Student Ambassador
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided assistance to guests in understanding cultural significance of U.S. history. of various languages, ethnic backgrounds, and countries in understanding significance and history of the United States.
- Set up student orientations, distributed information, and assisted new students with registrations.
- Mentored struggling students to improve enjoyment of campus activities.
Study Abroad Program Assistant
University of the Incarnate Word
Heidelberg, Germany
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Maintained school abroad and gained knowledge on new people and new culture.
- Organized schedules and itinerary
Student of the Year Candidate
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
San Antonio, TX
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Raised $13k for cancer through organizing events that fostered community engagement and increased awareness.
- Established high standards for student performance through meaningful and diversified instruction.
- Set high standards for student performance, supported by meaningful and appropriately diversified instruction.
Education
Trauma Informed Leadership Series
Neuro Leadership Academy11-2024
Double Major Psychology And Sociology -
University of The Incarnate Word
San Antonio, TX08-2021
High School Diploma -
St. Anthony Catholic Highschool
San Antonio, TX05-2017
SAMA Trained -
Satori Alternatives For Managing Aggression
CPR Certified -
Harpers Embrace
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Youth Intake
- Warning signs Identification
- Microsoft Office
- Applications Mac/ Apple
- Media Proficient
- Mass Email Programs
- Public Speaking
- Trauma Informed Care
- Excel
- Community engagement
- Event planning
- Program coordination
- Curriculum development
- Staff training
Timeline
Community Service Specialist(Summer Youth Program)
City Of San Antonio
03.2025 - Current
Community Center Leader
San Antonio Parks And Recreation
05.2024 - 03.2025
Non-Profit Intern
Crohns And Colitis Foundation
08.2023 - 12.2023
Server
Paesanos
11.2022 - 03.2024
Behavior Technician
Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education
02.2022 - 10.2022
Teachers Assistant
Autism Treatment Center
08.2021 - 02.2022
Youth Care Worker
Asset Protection Services
04.2021 - 06.2021
Campus Activities Board
University of the Incarnate Word
01.2019 - 06.2021
Study Abroad Program Assistant
University of the Incarnate Word
05.2018 - 07.2018
CPR Assistant
Harpers Embrace
01.2018 - 02.2019
International Student Ambassador
University of the Incarnate Word
01.2018 - 01.2019
Student of the Year Candidate
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
01.2017 - 01.2018
Trauma Informed Leadership Series
Double Major Psychology And Sociology -
University of The Incarnate Word
High School Diploma -
St. Anthony Catholic Highschool
SAMA Trained -
Satori Alternatives For Managing Aggression
CPR Certified -
Harpers Embrace