Jessica Mears
Jacksonville,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and dynamic, I leveraged my event planning and leadership skills at Dismore Elementary School Food Bank, significantly boosting fundraising efforts and fostering a supportive volunteer network. My adeptness in community service and team collaboration shone through in coordinating impactful food drives and disaster relief operations, embodying professionalism and a positive community impact.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Parking Control
Jacksonville Events and Game Days
07.2016 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with team members to execute promotional events, driving customer engagement and sales growth.
- Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Reduced vehicle congestion by closely monitoring parking capacity and directing drivers accordingly.
- Increased staff productivity through effective scheduling, assignment delegation, and performance evaluations.
- Implemented an online reservation system to streamline the booking process for special events or long-term parking needs.
- Handled escalated customer complaints professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with patrons.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to address security concerns and maintain a safe environment for patrons.
- Answered general questions about parking fees, facilities, and directions.
Volunteer
Dismore Elementary School Food Bank
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Boosted donations to organization by strategizing and executing fundraising events.
- Encouraged community gardening efforts to promote sustainable living.
- Assisted in disaster relief efforts, ensuring timely distribution of aid and supplies.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly in community homes.
- Coordinated food drives for improved local food bank stock levels.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
Volunteer
Feeding Northeast Florida
03.2004 - 05.2006
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Assisted in disaster relief efforts, ensuring timely distribution of aid and supplies.
- Coordinated food drives for improved local food bank stock levels.
- Supported efficient operations at homeless shelter, preparing meals and organizing supplies.
Education
No Degree - Warehousing And Inventory Management
Operation New Hope
Jacksonville, FL06-2020
High School Diploma -
Forrest High School
Jacksonville, FL05-1999
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
- Attention to Detail
- Community Service
- Professional Appearance
- Social Media Management
- Community Outreach
- Telephone Etiquette
- Photography and Videography
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Fundraising
- Disability Awareness
- Project Oversight
- Resource Coordination
- Marketing and promotion
- Donor Solicitation and Fundraising
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self Motivation
- Organizational Skills
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Effective Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Time management abilities
- Volunteer Coordination
Timeline
Lead Parking Control
Jacksonville Events and Game Days
07.2016 - 02.2022
Volunteer
Dismore Elementary School Food Bank
08.2015 - 05.2019
Volunteer
Feeding Northeast Florida
03.2004 - 05.2006
No Degree - Warehousing And Inventory Management
Operation New Hope
High School Diploma -
Forrest High School
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