Jessica Nezezon
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship
Clarkson University
07.2015 - Current
- Responsible for managing donor funded scholarship, award, and faculty and department accounts.
- Direct Admissions, Office of Financial Aid and advise academic departments on donor funds.
- Collaborate with Chief Financial Officer and Controller's Office to audit donor-funded accounts regularly and as needed.
- Manage customized reporting of donor financial data with innovative content and aesthetics.
- Lead development of stewardship programs.
- Maintain accurate records in database.
- Oversee gift agreement process and monitor for compliance.
- Manage and coordinate on and off campus events and programming, including budget.
Program Director
St. Lawrence NYSARC
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of Day Habilitation Program for Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled adults.
- Ensured conformity of the program to the appropriate regulations.
- Arranged for the services of the individuals with a focus on quality assurance.
- Established and maintained open communication with all parties connected to consumers.
- Developed staff assignments to ensure adequate coverage of program areas, inclusion activities and transportation.
- Supervised Assistant Practitioners.
Assistant Program Director
St. Lawrence NYSARC
12.2008 - 05.2013
- Submitted monthly Medicaid billing for individual services provided.
- Responsible for quality assurance of consumer programs by reviewing daily records/logs/plans.
- Responsible for overall operations in the absence of Program Director.
- Observed Consumer/staff relations in program areas as well as in the community.
Treatment Coordinator
St. Lawrence NYSARC
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Monitored all aspects of group operations.
- Responsible for ensuring implementation of Individual Treatment Plans.
- Reviewed individual programs monthly, updated when applicable.
- Functioned as part of the Interdisciplinary Team for caseload of consumers.
Team Leader/Committee Volunteer
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
05.2011 - Current
- Team leader for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Ogdensburg Great Strides Walk.
- Manage team funds and we have raised hundreds of thousands for research.
- I am on the walk planning committee and annually execute the day's events.
- I have met with key leaders in Albany and Washington D.C. as a political advocate for the CF Foundation and I regularly speak at fundraising events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
State University of New York College At Potsdam
05.2006
Skills
Strategic Planning
Organization
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Adaptability
Time Management
Technical Skills
Problem Solving
Customer Service
Communication
References
- Teresa Planty, Associate Vice President of Engagement & Operations, Clarkson University, (315) 212-9446, tplanty@clarkson.edu
- Steven Smalling, Associate Vice President of development, Clarkson University, (315) 244-7945, sssmalli@clarkson.edu
- Amy Spranger, Area Director, Upstate NY Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, (315) 463-7965, aspranger@cff.org
Timeline
Assistant Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship
Clarkson University
07.2015 - Current
Program Director
St. Lawrence NYSARC
05.2013 - 10.2014
Team Leader/Committee Volunteer
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
05.2011 - Current
Assistant Program Director
St. Lawrence NYSARC
12.2008 - 05.2013
Treatment Coordinator
St. Lawrence NYSARC
09.2006 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
State University of New York College At Potsdam