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MATTHEW LOLAR

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Detail-oriented customer service advocate with extensive experience in education and operational management. Proven track record as Site Director, leading after-school programs and collaborating with the University of Chicago at the School of Medicine. Strong skills in team leadership, strategic planning, and effective communication, driving successful project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction. Committed to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in diverse operational environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Engagement & Fundraising Associate

Blueprint Advancement
Atlanta, GA
01.2026 - Current

• Communicate the impact and value of programs such as Story Wranglers, a multi-week creative writing residency supporting student literacy, collaboration, and confidence.

• Build rapport with stakeholders through relationship-based engagement strategies that increase donor participation and retention.

• Successfully convert patrons into sustaining members by presenting benefits, aligning giving opportunities with donor interests, and making direct funding requests.

• Support quarterly fundraising goals tied to community programming outcomes and organizational impact benchmarks.

• Represent partner theaters with professionalism and mission-aligned messaging to strengthen donor trust and long-term engagement.

Site Director

KinderCare / Champions
Chicago, IL
07.2021 - 01.2024
  • Lead and supervise a group of teachers to create unique, engaging classroom experiences.
  • Ensure the site is operating effectively, maintaining licensing, safety, and educational standards.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, school, and district leaders.
  • Lead the recruitment and enrollment efforts of new families and children at our sites.

Project Coordinator

United Healthcare / Optum
Minneapolis, MN
07.2020 - 03.2021
  • Facilitated communication between various stakeholders to ensure project goals were met.
  • Developed and implemented project plans, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Collaborated with key team members to define project scope and deliverables.

Disability Evaluation Specialist

Premier Disability Services LLC
Coon Rapids, MN
12.2014 - 10.2018
  • Examined and evaluated data to determine eligibility for disability benefits under Titles 2 and 16 of the Social Security Act.
  • Developed initial cases and reconsiderations by examining a claimant's health, income, and work history.
  • Reviewed and analyzed the claimant’s medical and vocational evidence upon receipt.
  • Requested consultative medical examinations if there was not enough evidence to determine a case.
  • Filed information and evidence into appropriate case files.

Education

Bachelors Degree -

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06.2018

Skills

  • Customer management
  • Customer advocate
  • Administrative tasks
  • Operations specialist
  • Classroom management
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • Substitution License

Timeline

Community Engagement & Fundraising Associate

Blueprint Advancement
01.2026 - Current

Site Director

KinderCare / Champions
07.2021 - 01.2024

Project Coordinator

United Healthcare / Optum
07.2020 - 03.2021

Disability Evaluation Specialist

Premier Disability Services LLC
12.2014 - 10.2018

Bachelors Degree -

DePaul University