JOHANNA HOLLING
Invest Program – IIABA
Waxhaw,NC
14
years of professional experience
Program Manager, Volunteer Relations & Education leading national workforce development and career readiness initiatives that connect students, educators, volunteers, and insurance professionals. Builds 21+ partnerships with DECA, BPA, NAF, high schools, community colleges, and university RMI programs to expand internship, mentorship, and career exploration opportunities. Manages a 400+ volunteer network across 27 states, supports 12 scholarship recipients, and drives program outreach through 21–40 student presentations, workshops, and networking events per year through presentations, workshops, and social media strategy.
Work History
Program Manager, Volunteer Relations & Education
4 Years 8 Months- Lead workforce development, career awareness, and educational initiatives connecting students, educators, volunteers, and insurance professionals nationwide.
- Develop partnerships with DECA, BPA, NAF, high schools, community colleges, and university RMI programs.
- Collaborate with employers to support internship, mentorship, networking, and career exploration opportunities for emerging talent.
- Developed and launched internship preparation series enhancing professional readiness and workplace success.
- Manage and engage a national network of 400+ volunteers across 27 states.
- Increased volunteer participation and engagement by more than 300%.
- Support and mentor 12 Invest Student Scholarship recipients throughout their higher education journey.
- Coordinated presentations, workshops, networking events, and industry engagement opportunities, impacting hundreds of students annually.
- Recruit, onboard, train, and support volunteers participating in national workforce development initiatives.
- Created and managed social media content and strategy for National Invest Program, increasing program visibility and engagement.
- Partner with marketing, communications, and leadership teams to strengthen outreach and talent pipeline initiatives.
Assistant Director
9 Years 7 Months- Supported recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training efforts for teaching and administrative staff.
- Managed employee development initiatives and professional training programs.
- Led and supervised a team of 15+ employees.
- Built strong relationships with families, staff, and community partners.
- Coordinated multiple projects and events while meeting organizational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Theatre Arts
Skills
University relations
Internship program development
Employer relations
Talent pipeline development
Candidate engagement
Event & career fair coordination
Stakeholder management
Social media management
Program reporting
Budget management
Contract negotiation
Workforce planning
Vendor management
Employee relations
Timeline
Program Manager, Volunteer Relations & Education
Invest Program – IIABA
12.2021 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Director
St. John's Preschool
05.2012 - 12.2021Read More
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science from Theatre Arts
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