Jill Kaufman
New Hope,MN
Summary
Through employment and volunteer experience, I have a history of effectively using my strategic thinking, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and partnership development skills. Interwoven into work and volunteer experience is a passion for service and making a difference in my community.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
Robbinsdale Area Schools
New Hope, MN
01.2008 - 08.2020
- Managed the community volunteer program (2,000 volunteers at its peak) which involved strategic planning, onboarding of volunteers, training, responsible for annual recognition event
- Supervised program's administrative and on-site staff
- Developed partnership with corporate, faith, higher education, high school, and social service organizations to leverage resources
- Worked collaboratively with district staff to reach program's goals
Marketing Representative
United Health Care
Bloomington, MN
11.1981 - 02.1986
- Recruited new members for the Medicare product line.
- Helped develop marketing materials.
- Gave large group presentations.
- Responsible for large event planning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Child Psychology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis05-1977
Skills
Effective organizational skills
Collaborative leadership skills
Strong interpersonal skills and solid communication skills
Partnership development
Project management
Creativity and innovative thinking
Affiliations
- 1991-2008: Volunteered in Robbinsdale Area Schools on district level committees (i.e., Interschool Council, Systems Accountability Committee), parent organization officer, co-founder of academic-based volunteer programs at elementary and high school levels, managed a remedial literacy program using a trained volunteer corps at elementary-high school levels, vision and hearing screening volunteer, developed a writing program for advanced students in 3-5th grade at Sonnesyn Elementary, literacy tutor and ESL tutor K-12
- 1980's: Volunteered with a local non-profit organization as an English tutor with adult refugees
- 2021 to present: Member of the City of New Hope's Cititzen Advisory Commission, volunteer literacy tutor at Sonnesyn Elementary (2nd grade), volunteer at NC Little Hospice, volunteer with JFCS Care & Concern Program, New Hope election judge
- 20
Accomplishments
- WCCO recognition as a 'Home Town Hero' for outstanding development of volunteer programs
- Several awards for "best partnership" in my capacity as VIP Coordinator
- Metro State Community Advisory Board member
- Collaborated with the New Hope Police Department to develop a program to build positive relationships with youth and officers at Robbinsale Spanish Immersion School
- Received several ribbons from the Minnesota State Fair's Creative Activities competition
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Robbinsdale Area Schools
01.2008 - 08.2020
Marketing Representative
United Health Care
11.1981 - 02.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work, Child Psychology
University of Minnesota
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