Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Certification
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Mrs. Wanda Patterson

Summary

Experienced Food Pantry Coordinator dedicated to continuous delivery of top quality products and services to clients. Manages and track food drives, working with community and coordinating productive supply chain operations. Builds and leads talented teams of up to many staff members focused on addressing client needs. Kind-hearted community servant dedicated to delivering high-quality service to those in need as team leader. Professional understanding of stock levels and capacity. Manager committed to community support and full stomachs for those in need.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Pantry Coordinator

Urban Christian Ministries
02.2021 - 12.2023
  • Analyzed trends and data to inform decision-making and program development.
  • Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
  • Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
  • Restocked shelves with produce, arranging in expiry order to reduce waste.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Coordinated volunteer schedules for smooth pantry operations and consistent staffing levels.
  • Promoted a welcoming environment for clients, providing compassionate assistance during their visits to the pantry.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.

Urban Christian Ministries Volunteer

Urban Christian Ministries
09.2003 - 02.2021
  • Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
  • Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
  • Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
  • I went to events, conferences,and to hospitals to pray for sick.
  • I learned how to grant writing for pantry.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve to helping in need of other resources.

Micheal Kors Specialist/Cashier Team Lead

Macy's Department Store
10.2007 - 01.2012
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
  • Led successful sales presentations to prospective clients, resulting in increased partnerships and collaboration opportunities.
  • Transformed underperforming departments with strategic planning efforts focused on process improvement.
  • Devised and implemented strategies to optimize digital marketing campaigns.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively managed shift of clients department and responsible for displaying clothing.
  • Train employees as well guidance for their personal development.
  • Open new accounts in high end clothing line & exceeded daily goals of the store.
  • Open & close cash register operation for sale.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Bryant And Stratton College
Buffalo, New York
04.2020

Security Certification License - Security Services

Allied University Security Services
Buffalo, New York
01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work/Human Resources Administration

College of New Rochelle of New Resources
Bronx , New York
01.1995

Skills

  • Staff Oversight
  • Volunteer Recruitment
  • Public Speaking
  • CPR/AED

Accomplishments

Certificate in Safety measures in the Food Pantry.

Certificate of Academic Achievement of College of New Rochelle June 1994.

Certification of Academic Achievement of Bryant & Stratton College (2017-2020).

New York City Police Department- Certificate in Basic Investigation (June 1991).

Certificate Internet Marketing Workshop ( August 27, 2005).

Certificate EPIC Parent Workshop.


Software

Micro Soft, Micro Soft Excel & Internet

Certification

  • Safety Training Certification- April 2022.


Timeline

Food Pantry Coordinator

Urban Christian Ministries
02.2021 - 12.2023

Micheal Kors Specialist/Cashier Team Lead

Macy's Department Store
10.2007 - 01.2012

Urban Christian Ministries Volunteer

Urban Christian Ministries
09.2003 - 02.2021

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Bryant And Stratton College

Security Certification License - Security Services

Allied University Security Services

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work/Human Resources Administration

College of New Rochelle of New Resources
Mrs. Wanda Patterson