Jessica Parsons
Stevensville,MI
Summary
Resourceful and personable professional with deep knowledge in facilitating communication and providing appropriate solutions. Offering strong organizational, problem-solving skills with a solid background in coordinating and managing service operations. Collaborative with an ability to display a high level of independent thinking and creativity as well as flexibility to establish, maintain, and grow positive relationships with diverse communities, other professionals and leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Office and Service Coordinator
Saint Vincent College
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for managing office communications and facilitating key tasks and procedures while overseeing the day to day operations of the office
- Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request required materials and followed up to confirm appointments.
- Duties included maintaining a master schedule for the student chapel masses and the celebrants
- Managed the schedule for the Program Director and his commitments, while directing both incoming and outgoing calls, emails, faxes and letters.
- Supervised the offices student staff and peer leadership committee while overseeing the schedules, events and timesheets.
Service Learning & Outreach Coordinator
Saint Vincent College
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Coordinated the design, development, oversight, and implementation of the academic Service-Learning Program at Saint Vincent College
- Developed student resources and supports to promote and grow programs through Saint Vincent Service-Learning Website, newsletters, and social media
- Designed, coordinated, and successfully executed yearly service learning/immersion trips to Guatemala, Jamaica, India and Haiti
- Provided meaningful opportunities for members of the Saint Vincent community to enrich their faith, education and their perspective of the world through serving others, a hallmark that is deeply rooted in the commitment to faith and service
- Served as liaison between community agencies and faculty by establishing and maintaining contact with directors and appropriate staff within outside agencies while constructing mutually beneficial partnerships
- Worked closely with student services and professors to help ascertain the suitability of particular service sites and projects
- Built relationships with students to help assess situations quickly while being able to identify red flags and help to problem solve, troubleshoot, and prioritize multiple job demands to ensure highest quality of programming.
Caseworker II
Adelphoi Village - Partial Hospitalization Program
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Worked with students who struggled with a spectrum of learning and emotional disorders in a structured, intensive short-term school-based mental health treatment program
- Planned and coordinated many events, fundraisers, projects to better involve students and families in the community
- Designed, facilitated, and participated with the students in educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities as part of or in addition to their regular schedules.
Head Diving Coach / Assistant Swim Coach / Head Coach
Greater Latrobe School District
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Worked with and had been involved with the Greater Latrobe Varsity Swimming and Diving team since October of 2006
- This began as volunteer work, specifically with the diving program
- A transition to the assistant coach/ diving coach position occurred in October 2007
- Three years were spent as the diving coach/ assistant swim coach, working under two different head coaches
- For the 2010-2011 season, I assumed the head coach position
- As head coach, I developed and managed workouts daily for the student athletes involved
- I was responsible for a variety of paperwork, account balances, and other managerial responsibilities
- I functioned as communication liaison with the athletic department and parent organizations
- I worked hand in hand with students and teachers to ensure the highest academic success to maintain eligibility to compete in the sport
- Instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for the achievement of individual and team success
- Worked closely with the athletic department to manage our budget and develop schedules for regular and post season events.
Counselor I
Adelphoi Village - Susan's Place Residential Treatment Facility
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Supervised, monitored, and fostered at risk youths to ensure a safe and productive environment
- Demonstrated ability to complete assignments and required paperwork in a timely and precise manner
- Sustained a commitment to facilitation a positive transformation and a one-on-one connection with clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Univeristy of Pittsburgh
Oakland, PA01.2007
Skills
- Program Evaluation
- Community liaison
- Project Planning
- Faculty Collaboration
- Project Schedule Coordination
- Travel Planning
- Team Development
- Team Leadership
Career Achievements
- Successfully planned, implemented, and coordinated from the ground up two international credit bearing Service-Learning courses: Haiti in 2013 and Jamaica in 2017. Since their inception, 40+ students have participated in these experiences to date.
- Engaged students, faculty and community partners with creativity and diligence to support the success of a monthly free Community Meal.
- Helped to expand and strengthen college-community partnerships through past employment and community connections. Previous work experience has been a significant asset to develop Peace and Justice courses for the new Peace and Justice minor.
- Accepted and completed the 2017-2018 Leadership Westmoreland program that is custom designed to foster the development and growth of community leaders and enhance creative leadership skills for future Westmoreland County Leaders.
Timeline
Office and Service Coordinator
Saint Vincent College
01.2021 - 01.2022
Service Learning & Outreach Coordinator
Saint Vincent College
01.2012 - 01.2020
Caseworker II
Adelphoi Village - Partial Hospitalization Program
01.2009 - 01.2012
Head Diving Coach / Assistant Swim Coach / Head Coach
Greater Latrobe School District
01.2007 - 01.2012
Counselor I
Adelphoi Village - Susan's Place Residential Treatment Facility
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science -
Univeristy of Pittsburgh
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