Heather Schlessinger
Summary
A Nonprofit Executive Director with a proven ability to cast a vision, strategically plan, develop cross-functional teams, and fund innovative solutions, successfully provide operational and strategic leadership when casting vision, developing philanthropic initiatives, and managing financial strategies. Continually develop and implement strong strategic partnerships resulting in a successful mission of engaging and positively affecting the community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
GCC Laboratories
Merced, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Verified proper storage and transportation of specimens to laboratories.
Executive Director
Youth Outreach
Merced, CA
01.2019 - Current
- Successfully cast vision, provide leadership, and lead the strategic growth of a start up nonprofit organization through developing social solutions, developing collaborative partnerships, planning and implementing large scale fundraising events.
- Led successful fundraising campaigns, securing critical resources for program development and expansion.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
Merced, CAPhlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
Cal Regional
Merced, CA05-2024
Skills
- Non Profit Management
- Community Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Venipuncture
- Fundraising expertise
- Organizational Development
- Order of draw
- Patient Care
- Specimen handling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Quality Control
- Recording data
Certification
- Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
Timeline
Phlebotomist
GCC Laboratories
05.2024 - Current
Executive Director
Youth Outreach
01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Golden Valley High School
Phlebotomy Certificate - Phlebotomy
Cal Regional