Kathleen Bellissimo
Riverside,CT
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated volunteer with a proven track record at Grace's Place, where I developed educational materials and mentored new volunteers. Skilled in problem-solving and community service, I effectively boosted fundraising efforts and fostered teamwork, ensuring impactful support for first-generation college students and their families.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Grace's Place
01.2022 - Current
- Tutored high school students and assisted them preparing for college - in many cases first generation students to attend college
- Taught English to Spanish speaking families
- Developed educational materials for workshops, ensuring clarity and effectiveness of content.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive environment and improving team cohesion.
- Actively participated in fund raising for this not for profit institution
Mother
Home
01.1991 - Current
- Involved in many school activities at many schools while raising my five children
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Volunteer
Convent Of The Sacred Heart
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive environment and improving team cohesion.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Volunteer
Graded - The American School of Sao Paulo
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive environment and improving team cohesion.
- Collaborated with local businesses to secure in-kind donations, boosting resource availability for programs.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
Bucknell College
Lewisburg, PA05-1989
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Community service
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Volunteer
Grace's Place
01.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Convent Of The Sacred Heart
01.2016 - 05.2018
Volunteer
Graded - The American School of Sao Paulo
07.2008 - 05.2010
Mother
Home
01.1991 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
Bucknell College