Monique Schichtle

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in community service and data management at Dartmouth College. Skilled in Excel and problem-solving, I successfully secured a $20,094 grant for spay and neuter initiatives, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to animal welfare. Adept at fostering collaboration and enhancing operational efficiency.

Skills

Excel: Macros and VBA for Beginners
Microsoft Formats First Look
Organized and efficient

Problem-solving
Community service
Adaptability and dependability

Accomplishments

Achieved grants in the amount of $20,094 through grant writing. Continued monitoring of the grant to ensure its being used according to the outline.
Organized an efficient ferial cat trapping program with the community. Trapping, transport, spay/neuter, vaccines, chips and returned to the colony
Supervised team of 12 volunteers. For all the fundraising programs.
Attended 2024 and 2025 New Mexico Humane Conferences. To continuing stay current with knowledge in animal humane practices.
Collaborate with local government on disaster readiness for the city, county and tribal areas.
Continued outreach to the community for foster care. Fully supporting the fosters in the area.

Work History

Volunteer

Espanola Humane Society

Española, NM

01.2024 - Current

Provided comfort and care for the animals in the shelter environment.
Assisted with adoption events, promoting our organization, and assisting in education for the safety of the animals.
Developed educational materials for the stimulation of dogs and cats.
Offsite adoptions with kittens, puppies, and dogs.
Assisted in managing event setups, including vendor coordination and equipment placement.
Helped provide general cleaning of venue spaces before, during, and after events.
Maintained strict guidelines for handling confidential information.
Balanced cash drawers and prepared bank deposits.

Executive Board Member

Chama Humane Society

Chama, NM

01.2022 - Current

Wrote and received a $20,094. Grant for low-income spay and neuter needs in the area.
Ensured compliance and adherence to laws and policies for the distribution of the grant.
Annual meeting fundraising, collaborating with board members to develop sustainable fundraising strategies.
Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address animal welfare needs in the area.
Developed strategic disaster pet evacuation plans with local town, county, and tribal areas.
Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute fundraising programs to advance our mission in the community.
Chama Humane Society is an all-volunteer humane society.
Prepared and presented reports for pet food distribution, and spay and neuter vouchers each month.
Represented Chama Humane at the New Mexico Humane Conferences in 2024 and 2025.
Presided over board meetings about fostering the animals in the community.

Volunteer

Chama Valley Food Bank

Chama, NM

11.2020 - Current

Organized the food bank to enhance local outreach.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints through effective communication and problem-solving.
Collaborated with community groups to address the community's needs effectively.
Developed an ordering system to efficiently track inventory in the food bank. Educated volunteers on how to use the system.
Coordinated volunteer schedules to maximize participation.
Mentored new volunteers, fostering skills and commitment to community outreach for the food bank.
Supported the community of families with the distribution of essential supplies, improving their living conditions.

Financial Account Specialist

Dartmouth College

Hanover, NH

03.2019 - 08.2020

Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures. Working integrated database software and information systems for financial and academic data.
Performed daily and monthly reconciliation of all related financial and bank accounts.
Assisted in providing financial data for forecasting models for budgeting and performance review.
Effectively communicate in writing and on the phone to customers and staff.
Adhered to and interpreted federal regulations and college policies.
Processed Dartmouth Card activity: location setup. Code manager. Web access and backup of CS Gold database, process configurations of transactions, processing fund loading, ensuring funds are posted to individual accounts.
Problem-solving resolutions, analytical skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage time.
Commitment to a diverse working environment serving the needs of a large diverse community.
Assisted with backup storage of all critical financial data. Managed return payments (TouchNet and online and office credit card payments).
Monitored and managed card operations for conferences and events.

Advancement Data Specialist

Dartmouth College

Lebanon, NH

12.2016 - 03.2019

Collaborate with management and colleagues to standardize current processes, and continually seek process improvement.
Accurately and timely entry and maintenance of giving and biographical data.
Execute bank deposits and facilitate funds being received by wires, credit cards, securities, PayPal, and other payment sources.
Full understanding of what constitutes a gift, the CASE, and the IRS guidelines that govern charitable gifts.
Ability to extract, compile, and assemble information from various sources into formulas for entry and maintenance.
Consistently organized, scanned, and prepared prospect and alumni document indexing.
Initial analysis and retrieval and compilation of biographical and giving information.
Ensured security and safety of sensitive and confidential documentation and information.
Kept the associate director and director apprised of the status of important issues and requests to ensure efficient and accurate response.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Sierra College

Rocklin, CA