Meredith Plant
Frankfort,KY
Summary
Results-driven program manager with first rate presentation, event planning and volunteer management skills. Adept at coordinating community fundraising opportunities, managing information databases and overseeing the annual planning process to make the most use of available opportunities and reach more community members.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Coordinator
Alzheimer's Association
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsible for implementing the Greater Kentucky & Southern Indiana chapter's volunteer-driven delivery strategy.
- Engaged, trained, and managed relationships with community volunteers in central and eastern Kentucky to expand the association's visibility and programmatic reach.
- Represented the chapter as needed at community events and networking groups.
- Developed new, sustainable strategic community partnerships and volunteer supporters in an effort to increase the association's reach.
- Built referral partnerships with social service agencies and service providers to identify prospective volunteers and programming opportunities.
Admissions Counselor
Enrollment Builders
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Guided prospective students at a variety of client higher education institutions through the undergraduate college admissions process.
- Advised prospective students on the potential majors available to them and encouraged them to explore their career interests when picking a major.
- Developed relationships with prospective students and assisted them with applying for admission and requesting transcripts.
- Responsible for meeting targeted admissions enrollment goals for each academic session.
- Responsible for meeting daily call and text volume targets.
- Knowledge of Slack, Hubspot, Omnistream, and Salesforce.
Community Engagement Coordinator
Bluegrass Care Navigators
11.2015 - 08.2018
- Managed the hospice volunteer program in Fayette and Jessamine counties.
- Recruited, trained, engaged, and retained over 150 hospice volunteers.
- Increased the volume per month of volunteer requests from an average of 20 requests per month to 50 per month.
- Represented the organization at health fair and community events.
- Organized and facilitated new monthly volunteer trainings and two yearly volunteer appreciation events.
- Implemented a new "Pet Peace of Mind" program in partnership with the Lexington Humane Society.
Community Manager
American Cancer Society
07.2012 - 10.2015
- Managed the Relay For Life annual fundraising event in three central Kentucky communities.
- Managed Purses, Pouts, & Pearls ladies' specialty party and several small fundraisers.
- Targeted and cultivated high-level donors and companies to generate event income.
- Responsible for recruiting and training volunteers to fulfill key committee and fundraising roles.
- Led community volunteers in logistical Relay For Life event planning.
Admissions Counselor
Transylvania University
07.2010 - 05.2012
- Recruited high school juniors and seniors in northern and eastern Kentucky.
- Fostered and developed relationships with families, prospective students, and high school guidance counselors throughout the admissions recruiting process.
- Responsible for communicating the economic value and top academic quality of a small, private, liberal arts institution.
- Responsible for meeting monthly contact goals for phone and email recruitment.
Assistant Director of Admissions/Admissions Counselor
Midway College (now Midway University)
07.2007 - 07.2010
- Recruited female prospective students to an all-female small, private, liberal arts college.
- Fostered and developed relationships with families, prospective students, and high school guidance counselors.
- Responsible for meeting yearly targeted enrollment goals.
- Coordinated special event days on campus for prospective students, like Scholarship Recognition Day and Equine Overnight.
- Made admissions decisions and supervised two admissions counselors during director's seven-week maternity leave.
Residence Director (Part-Time)
Midway College (now Midway University)
07.2007 - 07.2010
- Promoted positive relations between female residents and staff.
- Assisted female residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.
Education
Ph.D. - Leadership in Higher Education
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05.2025
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
Transylvania University
Lexington, KY05.2007
Skills
- Event Planning
- Community Outreach Programs
- Community Engagement
- Community Relations Management
- Volunteer Scheduling
- Fundraising Coordination
Accomplishments
- Past Board Member of the Georgetown/Scott County Chamber of Commerce.
- Awarded the Mid-South Top Performer Award at the American Cancer Society.
- Awarded the Best Practices Award at the American Cancer Society.
Timeline
Community Outreach Coordinator
Alzheimer's Association
07.2022 - 05.2023
Admissions Counselor
Enrollment Builders
07.2020 - 07.2022
Community Engagement Coordinator
Bluegrass Care Navigators
11.2015 - 08.2018
Community Manager
American Cancer Society
07.2012 - 10.2015
Admissions Counselor
Transylvania University
07.2010 - 05.2012
Assistant Director of Admissions/Admissions Counselor
Midway College (now Midway University)
07.2007 - 07.2010
Residence Director (Part-Time)
Midway College (now Midway University)
07.2007 - 07.2010
Ph.D. - Leadership in Higher Education
Bellarmine University
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - English
Transylvania University
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