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Lea Wiacek

East Grand Rapids,USA

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in community outreach and strategic partnerships. History of successfully coordinating programs and conducting assessments to implement impactful projects. Proficient in project management and relationship building, resulting in heightened community engagement. Seasoned fundraiser with experience in organizing events and developing donor relationships to enhance fundraising efforts.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Health and Life Insurance Specialist

Venture Insurance Group
, MI
07.2022 - 01.2025
  • Facilitated Medicare education sessions, enhancing member understanding and enrollment through clear presentations.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings by recommending alternative plans or riders when applicable.
  • Prospected and acquired new business for Medicare and ACA coverage, expanding client base via individual and group seminars.
  • Managed new business retention, ensuring client satisfaction through ongoing support and needs assessment.
  • Streamlined operations using SaaS platforms like Spark and Salesforce for efficient claims processing and compliance.

Executive Board Member, PTO Treasurer, and School Auction Chair

Lakeside Elementary
East Grand Rapids , MI
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Optimized resource allocation within $100K budget to support critical school and teacher needs.
  • Reviewed financial statements and budget proposals for accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Secured $61K through fundraising initiatives to enhance school programs and teacher resources.
  • Cultivated community partnerships by planning and executing engaging social and charity events.
  • Coordinated volunteers and managed logistics for school's annual event, ensuring successful operations.

School Partnership and Impact Officer

Brighter Children
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Executed comprehensive research on potential partner schools in underserved areas worldwide, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Facilitated communication between new partner schools, donor relations, management team, and boards to enhance stakeholder alignment.
  • Contributed to Corporate Development team by compiling school-related metrics for grant applications, supporting Impact Report creation.
  • Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.

Administrative Assistant

MLW Services LLC
01.2007 - 01.2019
  • Developed and modified work instructions to enhance training and team efficiency.
  • Conducted SWOT analysis to align strategies with ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
  • Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements for smooth logistics.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.

Board of Directors, Fundraising Chair

Our House of Michigan
01.2012 - 10.2013
  • Successfully organized small-dollar fundraising initiatives to secure funds for 501c3 application and start-up costs.
  • Established relationships with large donors to support future fundraising efforts.
  • Recruited, screened, and trained adult volunteers to mentor youth transitioning from foster care.
  • Planned and executed training workshops and community activities for mentors and mentees.

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

CASA of Washtenaw County
01.2009 - 10.2012
  • Established trust with children and families resistant to court involvement, prioritizing children's best interests.
  • Advocated for child's best interests during court hearings.
  • Provided families with resources, including referrals for counseling and job training programs.
  • Conducted regular visits to monitor child's physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • Prepared reports summarizing observations from family visits and progress toward court goals.
  • Gathered insights from family members, teachers, doctors, and caseworkers to inform case decisions.
  • Collaborated with attorneys, judges, social workers, and other professionals on child cases.
  • Guided families through legal foster care processes, ensuring comprehension and compliance.

Outreach Presenter and Administrative Assistant

Ann Arbor Hands-On-Museum
01.2005 - 12.2006
  • Engaged elementary and middle school students in Southeast Michigan through science program presentations.
  • Coordinated science curriculums between schools and museum, managing volunteers for timely syllabus execution.
  • Created Excel databases to track outreach contacts and organized inventory for improved operations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to generate innovative presentation ideas.
  • Developed educational content tailored to diverse audience needs and interests.
  • Organized materials for presentations, including visuals and handouts for clarity.
  • Adapted presentation styles to effectively address varying audience requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Studies, focusing on Behavioral Sciences and Nutrition

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
12-2020

Associate of Arts - Arts and Sciences with a Specialization in Child Development

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
05-2005

Associate of Science - General Studies

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
05-2005

Skills

  • Partnership development
  • Community engagement
  • Event planning
  • Salesforce proficiency
  • Volunteer management
  • Risk assessment
  • Customer relationship management
  • Medicare expertise

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Health and Life Insurance Specialist

Venture Insurance Group
07.2022 - 01.2025

Executive Board Member, PTO Treasurer, and School Auction Chair

Lakeside Elementary
01.2021 - 01.2024

School Partnership and Impact Officer

Brighter Children
01.2021 - 01.2022

Board of Directors, Fundraising Chair

Our House of Michigan
01.2012 - 10.2013

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

CASA of Washtenaw County
01.2009 - 10.2012

Administrative Assistant

MLW Services LLC
01.2007 - 01.2019

Outreach Presenter and Administrative Assistant

Ann Arbor Hands-On-Museum
01.2005 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Science - General Studies, focusing on Behavioral Sciences and Nutrition

Eastern Michigan University

Associate of Arts - Arts and Sciences with a Specialization in Child Development

Lansing Community College

Associate of Science - General Studies

Lansing Community College

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