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Mollie Gilbertson

Superior,WI

Summary

Experienced grant writer and passionate artist who is driven to uplift the Twin Ports community through art and advocacy work - marginalized communities in particular. Each occupation I have had since college is a reflection of my urgency to advocate for people who are struggling to find a voice due to physical, emotional, psychological, and economic barriers. I have used my creativity, sensitivity, and strong will to accomplish any challenge I have faced yet in my professional and personal life. My most recent professions have given me experience involving nonprofit work, the fine arts, and advocacy work in the community. All of which has left me with powerful community connections and the necessary skills to be a valuable asset to your team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Engagement Coordinator

Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse
Superior, WI
07.2022 - Current
  • Writes all grants and met each deadline in a timely manner.
  • Facilitates all new hires, interns, and volunteers in a Cultural Consideration training.
  • Researches new grant opportunities and reports to the executive director on how to implement grant disbursement.
  • Recruits, trains, and manages organizational volunteers and interns.
  • Implements community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities.
  • Coordinates digital team to increase online engagement and social media presence of community campaigns and programs.
  • Produces annual reports and monthly newsletters using Microsoft Word, Canva, and our social media platforms.
  • Solves social problems, and transformed struggling and fragmented communities into cohesive, safe groups with sound economies and team spirit.
  • Facilitates weekly meetings and frequent training to discuss internal operational issues, current events, impacting community, and advocacy.

Administration and Engagement Assistant

Duluth Art Institute
Duluth, MN
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • recruited, facilitated, and managed all interns and volunteers
  • Wrote all grant narratives and met all deadlines in a timely manner.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports, and scanned documents.
  • Drafted, assessed, and corrected high-quality proposals to pursue grants, donations, and contracts.
  • Secured event sponsorships and auction items for charitable initiatives.
  • Conducted interviews with people from target populations to listen to concerns and amplify the group's voice.
  • Conducted outreach to local community leaders and progressive organizations and assisted with local and regional on-site events.
  • Coordinated with a digital team to increase online engagement and social media presence of community campaigns and programs.
  • Solved social problems, and transformed struggling and fragmented communities into cohesive, safe groups with sound economies and team spirit.

Youth Care Counselor

The Hills Youth and Family Services
Duluth, MN
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Helped youth victims of sexual abuse and molestation by coordinating specialized therapy sessions.
  • Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
  • Oversaw daily routines of youth in placement and delivered services related to basic human needs.
  • Documented child progress, reporting extreme changes in behavior.
  • Reported incidents that negatively affected child safety.
  • Observed young people in counseling sessions to better understand approaches toward healing.
  • Provided comprehensive assistance in multi-disciplinary environment.

Special Education Paraprofessional

Hudson School District
Hudson, WI
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Met one-on-one with autism students and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
  • Advised instructor on student behavior or issues requiring immediate attention.
  • Managed class of special education students in absence of lead teacher.
  • Instructed students with varying abilities and needs in alignment with IEP objectives while delivering personalized and small group lessons.
  • Helped students to develop good behavioral habits through positive reinforcement and encouragement in studies as well as discipline and careful use of physical intervention when required.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

UMD Duluth
Duluth, MN

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

UW-Stout
Menomonie, WI

Skills

  • effective grant writer
  • established artist
  • adaptive and creative, often giving a fresh outlook
  • compassionate and insightful in professional and personal relationships
  • great team player and effective leader
  • Passionate in advocating for others
  • willing and eager to grow and adapt within an organization

Accomplishments

  • certified in the course "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace" through University of Superior-Wisconsin
  • Board member on the Community Events and Public Arts Committee of Superior, Wisconsin.
  • certified in "Setting the Stage for Great Supervision" through University of Duluth-Minnesota
  • certified in the courses given at the "28th International Summit" given by The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma in San Diego, California
  • Art was showcased in Northern Wilds magazine: https://northernwilds.com/mollie-maxine-art-telling-stories-through-art/
  • Interview in Voyage Minnesota: https://voyageminnesota.com/interview/meet-mollie-maxine-of-duluth-minnesota/
  • Lincoln Park mural was highlighted by Ecolibrium: https://www.ecolibrium3.org/the-old-man-and-the-lake/
  • certified in the trainings given at "Cultivate" hosted by the Fundraising Academy

Timeline

Community Engagement Coordinator

Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse
07.2022 - Current

Administration and Engagement Assistant

Duluth Art Institute
06.2021 - 08.2023

Youth Care Counselor

The Hills Youth and Family Services
10.2020 - 06.2021

Special Education Paraprofessional

Hudson School District
09.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

UMD Duluth

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

UW-Stout
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