Jessica Stratton
Loveland,CO
Summary
Bringing expertise from fast-paced, collaborative environment with focus on strategic planning and team leadership. Developed skills in project coordination, data analysis, and effective communication. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills to drive success in diverse settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Development & Event Manager
The Alzheimer's Association
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Spearheads strategic planning and execution of the Walk to End Alzheimer's, driving community engagement and fundraising efforts
- Cultivates and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, volunteers, and local businesses
- Leads a dedicated team of volunteers to achieve ambitious fundraising goals, ensuring successful event outcomes
- Develops and implements innovative fundraising strategies to expand donor base and increase event participation
- Oversees marketing and communication initiatives to raise awareness and boost visibility of the Walk to End Alzheimer's
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to enhance participant experience and maximize event impact
- Analyzes event performance data to identify opportunities for growth and continuous improvement
- Acts as a liaison between the organization and the community, advocating for Alzheimer's research and support services
Associate Executive Director
YMCA of Northern Colorado
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Played an instrumental role in spearheading the new Loveland YMCA: Ensured program quality while fostering relationships with families and school personnel
- Coordinated family and community engagement events to educate the local community about the YMCA
- Educated local businesses on upcoming partnership opportunities with the new Loveland YMCA
- Fostered new partnerships for the Loveland YMCA
- Assisted in the development of the branch board/ council
- Acted as a leader and point of contact for the Loveland YMCA
Associate Branch Executive Director
YMCA of Southern Nevada
05.2019 - 09.2022
- Led the YMCA of Southern Nevada Youth Development team in the planning and implementation of Youth Development programs, including summer camp and large events
- Managed a team of 20+
- Responsible for the planning and execution of all youth development and family engagement activities, including; Parent's Night Out, family engagement events, drop in childcare services, the St
- Gabriel's Afterschool Program, birthday parties, summer camp, the Y Cares virtual learning program, and the 21st Century grant
- Secured $500,000 21st Century grant
- Ensured program quality across the association utilizing the Weikart Center's Youth Program Quality Assessment
- Developed systems and processes for high quality program implementation
- Wrote and implemented departmental budget, and exceeded sales goals each year
- Coached and developed YSN's youth development leadership team
- Led and developed after school programming, summer day camp and outreach across the association
- Served as department chair from January 2022- September 2022
Senior Youth Development and Family Engagement Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Guided and supported Monroe staff through daily operations
- Responsible for parent communication, planning and scheduling of all club programming
- Responsible for meeting and maintaining 21st Century grant requirements, and maintaining a healthy relationship with Monroe Elementary School, as well as community partners and volunteers
21st Century Site Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Guided and supported Winona staff through daily operations
- Responsible for parent communication, planning and scheduling of all summer programming, as well as overall Club safety and program flow
Summer Site Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided support to the Loveland Pulliam Unit Director in daily Club operations
- Responsible for creating unique programming, managing Club flow, record keeping using Member Tracking, as well as overseeing part-time staff, volunteers, and interns
Program Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Led academic programs in STEM and ELA and facilitated youth development initiatives
Education
Elementary Education
Front Range Community College
01.2016
International Affairs and Modern Foreign Language
Augustana University
01.2010
Skills
- Leadership
- Operations Management
- Relationship Building
- Training and Development
- Organizational Planning
- Event Coordination
- Grant Development
- Fundraising
- Classroom management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Staff training
- Performance monitoring
- Business analysis
- Employee presentations
- Curriculum planning
Awards
- 2021, Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality Trainer of Trainers Certified
- 2021, Certified to facilitate Quality Coaching and Planning with Data trainings
- 2022, YMCA of Southern Nevada Employee of the Year
- 2022, YUSA Team Leader Certified
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 25+ staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Employee of the Year
Awarded Employee of the Year with the YMCA of Southern Nevada in 2021.
Timeline
Development & Event Manager
The Alzheimer's Association
08.2023 - 10.2023
Associate Executive Director
YMCA of Northern Colorado
10.2022 - 08.2023
Associate Branch Executive Director
YMCA of Southern Nevada
05.2019 - 09.2022
21st Century Site Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
01.2018 - 12.2018
Summer Site Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
01.2017 - 12.2018
Senior Youth Development and Family Engagement Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
01.2016 - 01.2019
Program Director
Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County
01.2016 - 12.2017
International Affairs and Modern Foreign Language
Augustana University
Elementary Education
Front Range Community College