Mollie Gilbertson
Superior
Summary
Community engagement professional with history of successfully managing and executing community programs that drive engagement and positive outcomes. Known for collaboration and achieving results through adaptable strategies. Skilled in relationship-building and effective communication, ensuring reliable support for community needs. Also have a strong background in fine arts as former fine arts major, instructor of art classes, and an established artist within the community.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Coordinator
Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse
Superior, USA
07.2022 - Current
- recruited, placed, and supervised all interns and volunteers.
- lead coordinator for all fundraising events by establishing partnerships, collecting donations, and supervising the event.
- Increased donor engagement by developing and implementing targeted fundraising campaigns.
- Monitored intern progress and provided regular feedback, contributing to their professional development.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts, and contracts.
- Stayed current on industry trends and best practices, continuously seeking opportunities to improve marketing strategies and drive better results.
- trained new hires in cultural consideration practices
Administration and Engagement Assistant
Duluth Art Institute
Duluth, USA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Recruited, trained, and managed organizational volunteers and interns
- Wrote all grant narratives and met each deadline in a timely manner
- Implemented community outreach and engagement plans to reach vulnerable communities
- Coordinated digital team to increase online engagement and social media presence of community campaigns and programs
- Produced annual reports and monthly newsletters using Microsoft Word, Canva, and our social media platforms
- Solved social problems, and transformed struggling and fragmented communities into cohesive, safe groups with sound economies and team spirit
- Facilitated weekly meetings and frequent training to discuss internal operational issues, current events, impacting community, and advocacy
- 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
Youth Care Counselor
The Hills Youth and Family Services
Duluth, USA
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
Special Education Paraprofessional
Hudson School District
Hudson, USA
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided comprehensive assistance in multi-disciplinary environment
- 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, MNBachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
UW-Stout
Menomonie, WISkills
- Adaptive
- Creative
- Compassionate
- Insightful
- Team player
- Effective leader
Certification
● 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
UW-Stout
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
UMD Duluth
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