Laurena Vande Weerd
Podcasting Host
Big Spring,TX
Summary
Successfully coordinates service programs to meet critical social needs. Offers direct support and orchestrates effective outreach to community members. Skilled at cultivating strong partnerships with local businesses to meet financial needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Signal Mountain Quilters & Crafters Guild
Big Spring, TX
01.2010 - Current
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Responded to questions from customers and community members.
- Supported engaging and fun events by helping with organization and planning.
- Engaged in community outreach to support program mission.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Spoke with community organizations to further drive outreach efforts and highlight program successes.
- Organized event schedules and implemented reminder systems.
- Encouraged donations with community fundraising events and campaigns.
- Helped program leaders with administrative support duties.
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
- Helped develop monthly schedules and assignments.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Helped organize and manage events and projects.
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new services.
- Adhered to organization procedures and instructions to maintain safety for program participants and other workers.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Planned and delivered numerous activities and special events.
- Helped program leadership with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communication; Specializing in Speech
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2025
Skills
- Material Handling
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Fundraising Events
- Operations Support
- Community Service
- Telephone Etiquette
- Data Entry
- MS Office
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Clerical Support
- Computer Skills
- Answering Phones
- Educational Strategies
- Setting Up Booths
- Behavior Modeling
- Deadline Adherence
- Producing Communications
- Raising Funds
- Attention to Detail
- Special Assignments
- Taking Messages
- Donor Relations
- Group Assistance
- Phone Inquiries
- Staff Assistance
- Local Government
- Outreach Initiatives
- Community Outreach
- Soliciting Donations
- Proofreading and Editing
- Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
- Volunteer Acquisition
- Event Cleanup
- Educational Settings
- Educational Outreach
- Classroom Managment
- Reading Comprehension
- Teacher Assistance
- Instructional Techniques
- Documentation
- Filing
- Improvisation
- Strong research skills
- Building guest relationships
- Promotional event coordination
- Excellent communication abilities
Section name
I am the Leader of Signal Mountain & Crafters Guild. I organize our annual fundraiser for local charities, promoting and advertising their organizations. I help to raise funds and other donations. I am the liaison between our local newspaper, communicating with the local charities and the community locally and nationally. I coordinate our meetings and events both with our members and the community. I work with the public, charities, and members by phone and manage our social media: Facebook. I have used my skills of customer service, teaching and leadership learned through past careers and volunteer positions to enhance my duties as the leader of our Guild.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Questions confine answers. When there are no longer questions, answers are no longer bound by them.
Lao Tzu
Timeline
Volunteer
Signal Mountain Quilters & Crafters Guild
01.2010 - Current
Associate of Arts - Communication; Specializing in Speech
Houston Community College
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