Hi, I’m
JoyAnne Barrett
Colonia
Summary
Hello, my name is Joy. I'm a Mom of two wonderful children, a Woodbridge Police Captain's wife, a class mom/volunteer and a Cub Scout Leader. I have and still do wear many hats. I was an adept project manager on the PTO Board with a proven track record at Pennsylvania Avenue School 27 in Colonia. I helped enhance community engagement and spearheaded successful fundraising initiatives. I'm skilled in relationship building and tech-savviness, I excel in creating collaborative environments that foster significant improvements in educational and fundraising programs. I have achieved a notable increase in volunteer recruitment and retention through innovative strategies. I'm an outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organizations with daily tasks and needs. I'm friendly and helpful when assisting employees, visitors and children requesting services. I'm driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact with the organizations I help. I'm a highly motivated individual with passion for helping others. I'm experienced leading projects and working with a diverse range of people and have worked with all ages. I possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and I'm always eager to learn and grow.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Saint John Vianney School
Class Parent Volunteer
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Chaperoned class field trips to assist teacher and protect students.
- Promoted student development and engagement by helping organize special activities.
- Organized drives to gather classroom supplies or fundraise money.
- Assisted with classes by helping teacher carry out lessons and maintain organized spaces.
- Contributed time, suggestions and resources to support student organizations.
- Protected children from infection by cleaning and sanitizing spaces.
- Promoted a positive school culture by volunteering at various campus events, including dances, sporting events, and open houses.
- Assisted in monitoring students during lunch periods and recess to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Contributed to the improvement of school facilities by participating in campus beautification projects, such as painting murals and landscaping efforts.
- Recruited new parent volunteers or organized workload to cover demand.
- Acclimated new parents to volunteer work by sharing advice and training on specific processes.
- Supported fundraising initiatives to raise funds for essential school resources and extracurricular programs.
Boy Scouts of America
Cub Scout Leader
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted scouts in achieving merit badges through guidance on requirements and project completion support.
- Improved parent engagement through transparent communication channels such as newsletters or email updates on troop accomplishments.
- Developed effective communication skills in scouts by encouraging open dialogue during meetings and activities.
- Facilitated outdoor adventures such as hiking and camping trips, fostering appreciation for nature among scouts.
- Established a structured meeting agenda that prioritized time management but allowed flexibility when needed.
- Delivered comprehensive safety training to ensure adherence to guidelines during various activities and outings.
- Managed administrative tasks efficiently, maintaining accurate records on attendance, participation, and achievements.
- Fostered an inclusive environment, ensuring all scouts felt welcomed and valued within the troop.
- Strengthened leadership skills in scouts through frequent team-building exercises and challenges.
- Spearheaded community service projects for the troop, teaching valuable lessons about civic responsibility to the scouts involved.
- Increased scout retention rate with attentive mentorship and support tailored to individual needs.
- Upheld scouting values by modeling exemplary behavior and instilling those principles in scouts.
- Collaborated with fellow leaders to create innovative fundraising initiatives for essential equipment upgrades.
- Organized annual Pinewood Derby event, creating memorable experiences for scouts while promoting healthy competition.
- Maintained strong relationships with local organizations for ongoing community involvement opportunities.
- Implemented creative recruitment strategies that increased overall membership numbers within the troop.
- Promoted a sense of community within the troop by organizing regular social events for families.
- Participated in group activities, emphasizing making camp fun for campers, teaching skills, providing encouragement and facilitating opportunities of interaction between campers.
- Fostered positive personal connection with each troop participant and cultivated social connections and sense of solidarity.
- Administered basic first aid and medications per organizational guidelines, documenting incidents and communicating details to camp director.
Pennsylvania Avenue School 27
Class Parent Volunteer
09.2017 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Chaperoned class field trips to assist teacher and protect students.
- Promoted student development and engagement by helping organize special activities.
- Organized drives to gather classroom supplies or fundraise money.
- Assisted with classes by helping teacher carry out lessons and maintain organized spaces.
- Contributed time, suggestions and resources to support student organizations.
- Promoted a positive school culture by volunteering at various campus events, including dances, sporting events, and open houses.
- Fostered creativity among students through assistance with art projects and facilitating access to necessary resources.
- Facilitated increased parental involvement in school affairs through outreach and collaboration on committees.
- Contributed to the improvement of school facilities by participating in campus beautification projects, such as painting murals and landscaping efforts.
- Collaborated with other parent volunteers to plan and execute successful annual school carnivals, raising thousands of dollars for educational programs.
Pennsylvania Avenue School 27
Interim PTO Vice-President Volunteer
08.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for various PTO-sponsored activities, ensuring timely availability of necessary items.
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations to provide volunteer opportunities that align with their mission statements while supporting the school's objectives.
- Collaborated with fellow PTO members to assess and address the needs of the student body, resulting in better support systems.
- Improved volunteer recruitment by developing an efficient online sign-up process for school events.
- Provided valuable input during decision-making processes pertaining to curriculum updates or policy changes at our regular meetings.
- Coordinated logistics for field trips, special events, and guest speakers to enrich students'' learning experiences outside the classroom setting.
- Boosted fundraising efforts for school programs by coordinating annual gala events and silent auctions.
- Partnered with local businesses to secure sponsorships for school events, enhancing educational opportunities for students.
- Maintained accurate databases of volunteer contact information to streamline communication efforts, ensuring smooth operation of various PTO initiatives.
- Collaborated closely with teachers to identify areas where additional support was needed, allowing us to allocate resources effectively throughout the year.
- Organized and hosted a successful annual Book Fair, encouraging literacy among students while raising funds for the school library.
- Facilitated productive monthly meetings to keep volunteers informed about ongoing projects and initiatives, optimizing collaboration among members.
Pennsylvania Avenue School 27
PTO Recording Secretary Volunteer
09.2017 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Safeguarded confidential information by adhering to strict recordkeeping protocols and ensuring proper document disposal when necessary.
- Promoted transparency within the organization through consistent dissemination of recorded decisions among staff members.
- Facilitated communication between members by promptly circulating approved minutes and relevant materials postmeetings.
- Streamlined document management with organized electronic filing systems for easy access to historical records.
- Coordinated scheduling efforts with multiple stakeholders to establish optimal dates for regular meetings and special events.
- Enhanced meeting efficiency by organizing and distributing agendas and supporting documents prior to sessions.
- Provided administrative support during meetings by managing audio-visual equipment and troubleshooting technical issues as they arose.
- Ensured institutional memory by maintaining a comprehensive archive of board and committee materials, including minutes, reports, and presentations.
- Maintained up-to-date records of committee memberships, attendance, and term limits for organizational compliance.
- Improved information accessibility through the creation of a centralized database for all meeting materials, including agendas, minutes, presentations, and reports.
- Contributed to the preparation of governance documents such as bylaws, strategic plans, and annual work plans by recording relevant information discussed during meetings.
- Supported decision-making processes by tracking action items, deadlines, and providing timely updates on progress.
- Ensured accurate documentation of meeting proceedings by taking detailed minutes during discussions and votes.
- Aided new board members in becoming familiar with organizational practices through orientation sessions that included an overview of governance structures and roles.
- Assisted in budget prep, expenditure review, and budget administration.
- Supported municipal elections by preparing and distributing ballots, training election officers and tabulating results.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Stayed up-to-date on [State] laws and licensing requirements to complete accurate and efficient reviews.
- Issued public notification of official activities or meetings.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading local clean-up events.
- Amplified non-profit reach by managing social media campaigns.
- Enhanced parent-teacher communication by organizing and managing weekly PTO newsletters.
- Partnered with local businesses to secure sponsorships for school events, enhancing educational opportunities for students.
- Collaborated with fellow PTO members to assess and address the needs of the student body, resulting in better support systems.
- Spearheaded social media campaigns to raise awareness of key issues affecting students, fostering a more informed community.
- Maintained accurate databases of volunteer contact information to streamline communication efforts, ensuring smooth operation of various PTO initiatives.
- Boosted fundraising efforts for school programs by coordinating annual gala events and silent auctions.
- Collaborated closely with teachers to identify areas where additional support was needed, allowing us to allocate resources effectively throughout the year.
- Organized and hosted a successful annual Book Fair, encouraging literacy among students while raising funds for the school library.
- Contributed to financial transparency by maintaining accurate records of all PTO transactions and budgets.
- Provided valuable input during decision-making processes pertaining to curriculum updates or policy changes at our regular meetings.
- Facilitated productive monthly meetings to keep volunteers informed about ongoing projects and initiatives, optimizing collaboration among members.
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations to provide volunteer opportunities that align with their mission statements while supporting the school's objectives.
- Strengthened community involvement with the school through planning and executing various outreach initiatives.
Barnes & Noble
Lead Barista
08.2004 - 11.2011
Job overview
- Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
- Utilized strong communication skills to foster a collaborative work environment among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
- Consistently maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and professionally, maintaining positive relationships with patrons.
- Mentored new staff members on proper techniques for espresso preparation and milk steaming, ensuring high-quality beverages.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of ingredients and supplies, minimizing waste and reducing operational costs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and personalized beverage preparation.
- Created an inviting atmosphere within the coffee shop by consistently upholding cleanliness standards throughout the establishment.
- Contributed to the establishment''s reputation for high-quality service by consistently exceeding customer expectations and maintaining a strong knowledge of menu offerings.
- Streamlined workflow for barista team members by implementing effective task delegation.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
Barnes & Noble
Children’s Department Manager
08.2004 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate cross-functional projects for improved results.
- Maintained accurate records and databases, contributing to an organized department environment.
- Performed themed sets and shows with minimal repetition to provide original content for returning guests.
- Created fun and animated skits aligned with company mission and values for guest enjoyment.
- Adapted to various performance styles to suit diverse audiences.
- Collaborated with other entertainers to create engaging acts.
- Used social media to promote events and build audience.
- Developed show concepts and themes to engage audience members.
- Decorated and set tables in accordance with party themes and age groups.
- Directed guests to correct areas for eating, dancing, and other services.
- Educated guests on rules and policies to deliver safe, enjoyable experiences.
- Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
John F. Kennedy Medical Center
Rehab Aide
11.2001 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
- Optimized scheduling efficiency through coordination with administrative staff members, minimizing appointment conflicts for both therapists and patients.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.
- Increased patient engagement with therapeutic exercises through clear instruction, demonstration, and consistent encouragement.
- Streamlined clinic operations by maintaining a clean, organized environment and performing routine inventory checks on therapy supplies and equipment.
- Improved patient recovery by assisting in implementing individualized physical therapy treatment plans.
- Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
- Maintained supply inventory by placing orders when supplies ran low.
- Provided empathetic support to patients experiencing difficult emotions related to their injury or illness while under supervision from a licensed therapist.
- Fostered a supportive atmosphere within the clinic through active participation in team-building activities and events aimed at professional growth.
- Recorded patient status in progress notes.
- Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
- Encouraged patients'' self-care skills development through education on proper body mechanics, home exercise programs, and assistive device usage.
- Implemented effective time management skills to accommodate multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through attentive listening and compassionate communication, fostering trust throughout the rehabilitation process.
Education
Woodbridge Senior High School Woodbridge, NJ
High School Diploma
08.1999
University Overview
- Concert Choir 1995-1999
- Drama Club (School play) 1995-1999
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Motivational Skills
- Safety Management
- Project Management
- Tech-savviness
- Fundraising expertise
- Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Leadership Qualities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Website Management
Accomplishments
Woodbridge Township Volunteer of the Year Award 2019-2020
Woodbridge Township Volunteer of the Year Award 2021-2022
Timeline
Class Parent Volunteer
Saint John Vianney School
09.2022 - Current
Cub Scout Leader
Boy Scouts of America
09.2021 - Current
Interim PTO Vice-President Volunteer
Pennsylvania Avenue School 27
08.2021 - 07.2022
Class Parent Volunteer
Pennsylvania Avenue School 27
09.2017 - 08.2022
PTO Recording Secretary Volunteer
Pennsylvania Avenue School 27
09.2017 - 07.2022
Lead Barista
Barnes & Noble
08.2004 - 11.2011
Children’s Department Manager
Barnes & Noble
08.2004 - 08.2011
Rehab Aide
John F. Kennedy Medical Center
11.2001 - 08.2011
Woodbridge Senior High School
High School Diploma
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