Dynamic professional specializing in volunteer recruitment, training, and management across diverse events. Proven success in developing impactful training materials and establishing strategic partnerships with community organizations and staff. Expertise in event planning and community outreach, utilizing diverse teaching techniques to enhance team building and engagement with all ages.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Manager
Edmonds Food Bank
Edmonds, WA
05.2019 - 06.2026
Onboarded and coordinated volunteer schedules and formed teams to handle all EFB pickups, distributions, and events
Managed volunteer applications, checks, and volunteer service hours for reports.
Developed training materials and safety guidelines for maximum efficiency and matched
Advocated for volunteer needs and perspectives in organizational planning and decision-making processes.
Spoke to community groups and created opportunities for partnerships
Worked with local schools and courts to include individuals who needed to work for community service hours
Maplewood K-8 Substitute Teacher
Edmonds School District
Edmonds, Washington
12.2008 - 06.2022
Implemented positive classroom management strategies, enforcing each teacher’s routines and expectations
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Engaged students through individualized, hands-on curriculum and discussion, fostering an inclusive learning environment and enhancing student interaction
Coordinated daily transitions for parents during classroom activities, ensuring smooth communication and engagement
Developed lesson plans and activities tailored to each grade level, aligning with curriculum standards
Secured substitute teaching positions due to strong recommendations. Always left detailed notes, correcting papers, cleaning up, setting up for the next day
Fourth Grade Teacher
Brighton School
Lynnwood, Washington
09.1995 - 06.2001
Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student learning needs.
Facilitated classroom discussions, fostering critical thinking skills among students.
Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student progress effectively.
Collaborated with parents and staff, enhancing support for student development initiatives.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Organized and led summer school program, overseeing enrollment, instruction, finances, and advertising.
Public Relations Intern
Metro of Seattle, University District Food Bank
Seattle, WA
10.1989 - 05.1991
Assisted in crafting press releases for community events and initiatives.
Assisted in the development of press releases, media advisories and other communications materials.
Coordinated media outreach efforts to enhance public awareness of transit services.
Maintained media contact lists and tracked coverage related to Metro's activities.
Collaborated with team members to organize promotional events for Metro's projects.
Scheduled and organized events for the dedication of the waterfront streetcar and the grand opening of the Northgate Transit Center.
Assisted with planning and execution of private, company, and client events.
Drafted internal communications to keep staff informed about key messages and updates.
Drafted letters, articles, newsletters, speeches, blog posts and other materials for internal and external use.
Assisted in developing promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, posters.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Relations/Communications
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
12-1991
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Washington
Seattle
12-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Minor in Psychology
University of Washington
Seattle
12-1991
Skills
Volunteer management
Volunteer onboarding
Volunteer training facilitation
Volunteer engagement strategies
Recruitment processes
Safety guideline creation
Training development
Policy development
Community outreach
Community development
Partnership building
Event planning
Relationship building
Team building
File and records management
Diversity initiatives
Affiliations
Taught aerobics, dance, own a small plant nursery business, and do landscaping