Makenna Painter

• Assisted executive directors with community outreach, camp preparation, volunteer recruitment, and financial planning for Camp Druzy while training under CEO of CHARM
• Work cross-functionally with team members across time zones to share best practices and assist with implementation of process improvements.
• Personalize planning and events to the needs of the families that CHARM serves.
• Coordinated executive calendars, prioritizing meetings and deadlines across competing commitments.
• Prepared meeting agendas, notes, and follow-up actions for leadership discussions.
• Organized virtual and in-person meetings, handling scheduling, logistics, and materials preparation.
• Tracked action items and deadlines, supporting timely completion of administrative priorities.
• Drafted professional documents, reports, and correspondence aligned with organizational standards.
• Maintained filing systems and records, improving document retrieval and information accuracy.
• Supported daily operations, anticipating needs and streamlining administrative workflows for leadership.
• Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Streamlined project delivery mechanisms, significantly reducing time to market for new initiatives.

• Provided on-site leadership and clinical oversight at a week-long camp for children impacted by a parent’s cancer after training from Kesem National.
• Advised local camp leadership teams on implementing safe, inclusive programming aligned with Kesem’s values and mental health protocol
• Modeled and reinforced best practices in youth behavior management during elevated need, mandated reporting, and risk mitigation
• Reinforced youth behavior management techniques during critical situations.
• Documented incidents and concerns about abuse, suicidal ideation, neglect, and injuries
• Reviewed volunteer training materials to ensure compliance with youth safety standards and organizational guidelines.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.

• Supported and empowered middle school students in leading health-focused initiatives in their schools and communities
• Facilitated weekly health education sessions for dedicated students, delivering structured lesson plans that addressed physical, emotional, and community well-being
• Provided mentorship and advocacy for students facing challenges in academics and personal life. for the students, offering guidance and support to those navigating personal, academic, and social challenges
• Cultivated strong connections with students to promote trust and a supportive environment. with students to foster trust, resilience, and a sense of belonging
• Planned and hosted monthly health-promoting events, engaging students and community members in health education initiatives

• Led a student-run nonprofit chapter supporting children impacted by a parent’s cancer,
• Managed cross-functional teams and organized two week-long summer camps for 150 children, promoting resilience and emotional healing.
• Managed Professional Communication channels for our National Camp Kesem Leadership
• Led the Planning, Fundraising, & Execution of a free summer camp
• Oversaw the Social Media and Marketing team to encourage engagement
• Managed the outreach team to help facilitate client-worker relationships and offer further support to the families that were served
• Addressed logistical and interpersonal challenges with creative, trauma-informed problem solving, ensuring smooth operations in administrative and camp settings.
• Directed chapter operations, aligning programming, volunteer support, and family engagement with mission priorities.
• Strengthened partnerships with campus stakeholders to expand awareness and participation in chapter events.
• Managed fundraising outreach and donor communications to support program and event execution.
• Facilitated cross-functional planning meetings to track deliverables, deadlines, and event readiness.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry clients.

• Provided assistance and support to families in need, ensuring their concerns were addressed effectively.
• Maintained and nurtured community-wide communication and relations, enhancing engagement and support for families
• Researched and hosted community engagement activities, including presentations and info sessions, to promote awareness and participation
• Ensured accuracy and precision in all tasks to maintain high standards of work quality.
• Utilized Google Workspace tools efficiently for collaboration and project management.
• Data Management Analysis
• Coordinated outreach communications with volunteers, campers, and campus partners to support engagement goals.
• Managed email campaigns and follow-up messages to maintain consistent contact with prospective participants.
• Tracked participant and volunteer data in shared systems to maintain accurate outreach records.

Teaching Assistant - Human Behavior 3500 under a professor in the same program