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Erin McDonald

Founder/Director/Health And Well Being Coach
Huntersville,NC

Summary

Passionate and accomplished Co-founder/ Director of a public, nature-based charter school with a successful record in customer service, team building, collaboration, and innovative system creations and changes. Possesses entrepreneurial spirit, deep understanding of the value of interpersonal connections among staff, commitment to cultures of equity and inclusion. Skilled in generating revenue and stakeholder relations. Over 10 years of oversight and leadership in all communications for the organization, fundraising, enrollment, website design and maintenance, community events and partnerships, staff and student initiatives, after-school and summer camps, before and after school care, and the evolution and expansion of a growing organization. Serving as a facilitator to a creatively balanced, meaningful, connected, holistic life-style to both children and adults. Certified health and well-being coach, certified yoga teacher and social-emotional learning facilitator.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Co-founder/Director of Culture & Advancement

Pioneer Springs Community School
Charlotte, NC
08.2012 - 07.2023
  • Established foundational processes for operations for both staff and volunteers.
  • Interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
  • Networked with other businesses and created corprorate sponsor partnerships.
  • Developed campaigns to boost brand awareness and family engagement.
  • Collaborated with staff and volunteer teams.
  • Established team of motivated and loyal employees to lead the organization.
  • Created grassroots fundraisers with purpose, community and maximum profits with a team of volunteers and staff.
  • Aligned school mission to increase community awareness and integrate staff and family partnerships.

Board President, Board Vice President, Coordinator

The Children’s Schoolhouse
Cornelius, NC
06.2010 - 06.2014

Education

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership And Learning

George Washington University, The
Washington, DC
06.2022 - Current

Certificate - Social/Emotional Learning Facilitator

Social/Emotional Learning Trainer
Breath For Change
06.2022 - 02.2023

Health & Well-Being Coaching Certificate - Health & Well-Being

Duke Health And Wellness
Durham, NC
09.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The University of North Carolina At Charlotte​​​​
Charlotte, NC
08.1993 - 08.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

The University of North Carolina At Charlotte​​​​
Charlotte
08.1992 - 12.1999

Minor - Psychology

The University of North Carolina At Charlotte​​​​
Charlotte
08.1992 - 12.1999

Skills

Responsible for enrollment, information sessions, communication of the mission and philosophy, $100K of annual fundraising, oversight of camps and after school programs, training staff and volunteers, all events, marketing

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Volunteering

Annual Food/Charitable Donations Drive, Founder 2006-present; organize the collection and distribution of home repair services, monetary donations, food, gifts, groceries and hot meals for 200+ families. Create and nourish partnerships with local philanthropists and business owners. Communicate with families to assist in determining needs.

Timeline

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership And Learning

George Washington University, The
06.2022 - Current

Certificate - Social/Emotional Learning Facilitator

Social/Emotional Learning Trainer
06.2022 - 02.2023

Health & Well-Being Coaching Certificate - Health & Well-Being

Duke Health And Wellness
09.2021 - 06.2022

Co-founder/Director of Culture & Advancement

Pioneer Springs Community School
08.2012 - 07.2023

Board President, Board Vice President, Coordinator

The Children’s Schoolhouse
06.2010 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Biology

The University of North Carolina At Charlotte​​​​
08.1993 - 08.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

The University of North Carolina At Charlotte​​​​
08.1992 - 12.1999

Minor - Psychology

The University of North Carolina At Charlotte​​​​
08.1992 - 12.1999
Erin McDonaldFounder/Director/Health And Well Being Coach