Heather Sundstrom
Kenosha
Summary
Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to client success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning & Family Committee Chair
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
08.2024 - Current
- Volunteer
- Facilitated committee meetings.
- Contributed as a member of the Church Council to budgeting, maintenance, congregational issues, and management of the church.
- Served as a liaison between the Church and the church preschool.
- Proposed ideas and participated in meetings and activities to improve quality of the Sunday School, family, and youth programs.
- Coordinated, generated or created documents to distribute to the congregation.
- Cultivated a positive committee culture by promoting open communication, recognition of achievements, and constructive feedback.
- Directed strategic planning efforts, identifying opportunities for growth and guiding the committee towards fulfilling its mission.
- Communicated with project staff to coordinate committee-related activities.
Kenosha City MomCo Coordinator
The MomCo
09.2023 - Current
- Volunteer
- Developed strong rapport with members by actively listening and empathizing with their struggles, promoting trust within the group.
- Provided valuable resources for additional support, connecting members with relevant services and professionals when needed.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of group members.
- Strengthened coping skills of participants through the introduction and practice of various stress management techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding personal information shared by members during meetings.
- Tailored discussion topics and activities to the unique needs of each support group, ensuring relevancy and value for all participants.
- Increased member participation by creating a safe, non-judgmental environment for sharing personal experiences and emotions.
- Assisted in the recruitment of new members by promoting awareness of the support group within the community through outreach efforts such as presentations and social media posts.
- Facilitated productive conversations between members during difficult or emotionally charged discussions, maintaining a respectful atmosphere throughout.
Biological Science Technician
Illinois Natural History Survey
10.2012 - 09.2017
- Conducted routine maintenance on laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
- Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
- Documented experiment progress and observations, compiled data and organized findings for analysis.
- Monitored staff actions and laboratory procedures, protecting integrity of collected research.
- Sampled materials to obtain data for Lake Michigan research.
Education
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
Kenosha, WIBachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Marine Fisheries
Texas A&M University-Galveston
Galveston05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Alaska Southeast
JuneauSkills
- Effective leadership
- Motivational skills
- Ethical behavior
- Collaborative mindset
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Learning & Family Committee Chair
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
08.2024 - Current
Kenosha City MomCo Coordinator
The MomCo
09.2023 - Current
Biological Science Technician
Illinois Natural History Survey
10.2012 - 09.2017
University of Wisconsin, Parkside
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Marine Fisheries
Texas A&M University-Galveston
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
University of Alaska Southeast
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