Karla Rowntree
Stamford,CT
Summary
Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Energetic Volunteer offering interpersonal skills.
Well-trained individual with past experience working with young adults and elderly people. Punctual and dedicated to service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Volunteer
Esperanza De Vida Rehabilitation Center
Guadalajara, Mexico
10.2023 - Current
- Recruited a diverse range of volunteers, resulting in increased program capacity and expanded service offerings.
- Implemented targeted recruitment strategies to attract specific skill sets needed for specialized projects or initiatives with AA and NA
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to volunteers, ensuring their success in meeting project goals and objectives.
Volunteer Coordinator
Al-anon Family Groups
Texas City, TX
03.2022 - Current
- Coordinated events involving multiple volunteers, resulting in successful community outreach initiatives.
- Coordinated and implemented special events for volunteer service appreciation.
- Provided ongoing support to volunteers, addressing any concerns or issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and commitment to the organization''s goals.
- Maintained regular communication with volunteers through newsletters, social media updates, and personal check-ins, keeping them engaged and informed about upcoming opportunities.
Head of Marketing Department and Student Tutor
UTEG University Center
Guadalajara, Mexico
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Collaborate with the Principal to build a student mentoring program that promotes mental health and identifies alcohol and drug use and abuse problems.
- Development and implementation of personalized tutoring plans for each individual.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary and connecting students with appropriate resources.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Developed strong rapport with students, contributing to a high level of trust and open communication during tutoring sessions.
Marketing Professor
UTEG University Center
Guadalajara, Mexico
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Education
Certificate Program - Thanatology
Mexican Institute of Thanatology
CDMX, Mexico05.2025
Addiction Intervention Trainer -
Mexican Job Training Institute
Sonora, Mexico12.2023
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing - Sales And Marketing Education
Universidad De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico01.2016
Skills
- Initiative-taking
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Bilingual (English-Spanish)
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
Additional Information
My goal is to prepare to be an addiction counselor. Grow in the company and learn by working. In the future I would like to obtain a license as an addiction counselor and help people in need.
Right now I am studying a Certificate program in Thanatology at the Mexican Institute of Thanatology and I will obtain a certificate in a year to be able to apply these new skills in my career.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Assistant Volunteer
Esperanza De Vida Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - Current
Volunteer Coordinator
Al-anon Family Groups
03.2022 - Current
Head of Marketing Department and Student Tutor
UTEG University Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Marketing Professor
UTEG University Center
01.2020 - 11.2020
Certificate Program - Thanatology
Mexican Institute of Thanatology
Addiction Intervention Trainer -
Mexican Job Training Institute
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing - Sales And Marketing Education
Universidad De Guadalajara