Bright and energetic professional who can contribute the following to your company:
Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities while taking full ownership of her work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good computer skills with solid experience in Microsoft Office
Demonstrated success in maintaining composure and effectiveness in the face of competing and complex demands
Creative and crafty person that can look at the outcome of something not its current state
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Mom
n/a
01.2017 - Current
I have been a stay at home mom to my children since 2017. During this time, I have volunteered extensively with the unhoused community in Kalamazoo, took a temporary job for the CERA program, and went back to school to get my associate's degree.
Volunteer Outreach Worker
Kalamazoo Coalition for the Homeless
Kalamazoo, Mi
12.2020 - 10.2024
Help guide volunteers in the right direction to become involved in our mission.
Organized and successfully run a meal train that has provided over 450 meal times with over 18,000 individual meals to date.
Create and run successful donation drives.
Help manage both Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Recruit new volunteers by community engagement across different social media platforms.
Coordinated outreach programs to connect homeless individuals with essential services.
Reviewer, Team Lead, Program Director
Open Doors Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, Mi
06.2021 - 05.2022
Manages a team of 15-20 employees.
Assists in the hiring process of all program employees.
Follows all federal and state guidelines for this grant and trains employees on these guidelines.
Compiles weekly and monthly financial spending reports.
Creates digital and print flyers to get information out to the community and the residents within our organization.
Collects and reviews confidential information, and builds a file with all necessary documents.
Builds weekly and monthly reports for county and state reporting.
Works alongside other community organizations to ensure that this program runs smoothly.
Works with landlords, the court, and our team to make sure that we are doing everything we can to keep individuals in their homes.
Utilized digital tools to track progress of ongoing reviews efficiently.
Assisted in training new reviewers on best practices and expectations.
Participated in team meetings to discuss review strategies and share insights.
Officer/HR Assistant
Securitas Security Services
Kalamazoo
05.2015 - 01.2017
Executed basic security duties, including patrols and visitor checks.
Managed scheduling for eight conference rooms to accommodate outside meetings.
Facilitated access for scheduled visitors, ensuring compliance with security protocols.
Directed incoming calls to appropriate personnel for efficient communication.
Oversaw rental car drop-offs and pickups for visitors.
Assisted in hiring processes, including interview scheduling and onboarding.
Conducted new hire orientations and uniform fittings for all employees.
Participated in job fairs to recruit potential candidates.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
08-2024
Skills
Project management
Community outreach
Volunteer coordination
Report writing
Effective communication
Team leadership
Social media marketing
Flexible and adaptable
Organization
Volunteer Experience
Kalamazoo Coalition for the Homeless, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Hotel Intervention Project, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Capital Area Humane Society, Lansing, Michigan
Womens and Childrens Shelter, Lansing, Michigan
Ronald Mcdonald House, Lansing, Michigan
Big Brother Big Sister High School Program, Bath, Michigan