Ellie Gelser

• Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
• Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
• Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.

• Developed partnership and created a popular monthly program called Youth Theatre Essentials that provided educational opportunities for theatre professionals.
• Sought out and assisted in grant applications.

Responsibilities include virtually recruiting quality caregivers, assisting with written communications for the company, and answering calls. Fulfills various administrative duties at Amber Personal Care, a non-skilled home healthcare agency dedicated to providing services so people can comfortably and confidently age in place. Responsibilities include virtually recruiting quality caregivers, assisting with written communications for the company, and answering calls.

Day camp director for 2022 summer season, responding to educator and camper needs and running day-to-day logistics.

• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

• Supported adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to exercise independent living skills and choices.
• Established rapport and recruited donors while also locating and writing applications for grants the non-profit was eligible for from May to August 2019.

Coordinated and ran meetings with constituents full-time during the 2020 Oregon legislative session.

• Collaborated with members of productions and faculty to ensure comfort, safety, and communication were prioritized, and students were actively advocated for.
• Began creating the Earlham Theatre Standards, which put policies in place to continue protecting students.

Created and taught lessons to suspended and expelled middle and high school students as a part of the "Positive Alternatives" program.

• Built and maintained positive relationships with campers, staff and families.
• Kept all camper and work areas neat, clean and organized.
• Monitored behavior of each child and reported incidents or suspicion of abuse to superiors.
• Planned and lead diverse activities to entertain children and promote core values.
• Led and organized summer activities and field trips for 100+ elementary and middle school aged children.
• Worked individually with campers who needed additional behavioral supports.