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Elizabeth Proxmire

Irvine,CA

Summary

Adept at transforming challenges into triumphs, I spearheaded fundraising and community engagement initiatives at DVC, showcasing exceptional organizational leadership and strategic planning. My tenure is marked by pioneering an office foundation, enhancing donor engagement, and mentoring teams to exceed goals, embodying a blend of persuasive personal fundraising and effective team collaboration.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Training Specialist

DVCanvass
Irvine, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Upheld operational standards by evaluating current procedures and adjusting according to changing demands.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting standards, and goals.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting relationships.
  • Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various campaign priorities.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.

City Coordinator

DVC
Portland , OR
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Identified training needs of staff and developed appropriate training plans for them.
  • Reviewed timecards to ensure accuracy before approving payment.
  • Developed recruitment strategies to attract qualified professionals.
  • Developed and implemented successful fundraising strategies to maximize donor engagement.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the organization including hiring and firing decisions.
  • Successfully set a new bar upon arrival and maintained increased output.

Senior City Coordinator

DVC
Irvine, CA
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • I built the foundation of an office from scratch.
  • Recruitment, hiring, training, payroll, personal fundraising, permitting, and orientation.
  • Studied geographic areas to identify potential donors, and increase door-to-door fundraising.

Campaign Coordinator

Greenpeace USA
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2017 - 06.2021
  • Conducted research to identify new target audiences for campaigns.
  • Organized and managed events related to the campaign.
  • Collected data from surveys and polls to measure progress of campaigns.
  • Solicited donations from supporters in order to fund canvassing operations.
  • Recruited volunteers to assist with various aspects of fundraising activities.
  • Organized and managed the canvassing team to ensure efficient operation.
  • Assisted with media relations activities such as press releases, media pitches, interviews and other outreach efforts.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing/Communication

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Skills

  • Fundraising strategies
  • Community Engagement
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Public speaking ability
  • Program implementation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Training Specialist

DVCanvass
10.2023 - Current

City Coordinator

DVC
08.2022 - 07.2023

Senior City Coordinator

DVC
07.2021 - 07.2022

Campaign Coordinator

Greenpeace USA
06.2017 - 06.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Marketing/Communication

Western Michigan University

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