Nancy Chalkley
Davidsonville,MD
Summary
A proven leader with twenty three years of success creating cohesive teams to build community outreach and special events to further the goals of the organization. My objective is to work in a collaborative, professional, and dynamic work environment that is mission-driven to meet the needs of the community.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Events Coordinator
Indian Creek School
Crownsville, Maryland
07.2016 - 03.2022
- Create, organize and execute all aspects of community building and events including all logistics, scheduling, vendors, timelines and budgets.
- Maintained close communication with all stakeholders: Senior Administration, Division Heads, Teachers, Grandparents, Parents, Students, and Guests.
- Coordinated and directed internal teams to implement schedule to ensure completion of tasks and timeliness for events.
- Assessed event success and identified improvement areas through feedback from internal and external constituents.
- Recommended money-saving strategies for events to bring costs within budget.
- Achieved and exceeded all fundraising goals consistently; e.g. Creekfest 2021 exceeded financial goals by 200%.
- Built community engagement and event attendance resulting in increased retention and attracted prospective families.
- Designed meaningful cross-generational experiences for Grandparents and Students on campus.
Development Assistant
Indian Creek School
Crownsville, Maryland
09.2005 - 07.2016
- Provided tours with detailed program content in response to unique needs and interests of prospective families.
- Responded with personal follow-up contact and thank you letters to donors, vendors, prospective families and event attendees.
- Communicated with donors, planned and managed mailings to constituents.
- Supported Director of Advancement and Director of Development in all tasks associated with growing philanthropy.
- Created relationships with businesses, community leaders and citizens through events to promote Indian Creek School and add new donors and volunteers.
Substitute Teacher and Support Staff
Indian Creek School
Crownsville, Maryland
09.2000 - 06.2005
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers and students as a substitute teacher.
- Assisted organizational efforts by welcoming parents and visitors, fielding calls and supporting teachers.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Assisted Living Activities Assistant
Ginger Cove Assistant Living
Annapolis, Maryland
09.2000 - 10.2004
- Lead activities with Assisted Living residents to stimulate life skills, advanced mobility support, memory function, activities of daily living, and sensory stimulation.
- Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
- Support full-time Assisted Living activity coordinators in all ways needed to engage residents.
- Build relationships with residents to enhance their experience and engagement in the larger community.
- Stimulate and encourage conversation between residents while dining and in the main dining room.
Education
Master of Arts - International Peace Studies
Trinity College, Irish School of Ecumenics
Dublin, Ireland05.1993
Political Science
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Saint Marys, MD05.1991
Skills
- Effective Organizational Skills / Attention to Detail
- Build Teams Through Collaboration
- Address Stakeholders Needs
- Pro Active Thinking and Planning
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Foster Strong Relationships
- Active Listener
- Successful Program Planning, Development and Execution
- Client Support and Assistance
- Effective Communication
- Building Community Connection and Outreach
- Strong Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Timeline
Special Events Coordinator
Indian Creek School
07.2016 - 03.2022
Development Assistant
Indian Creek School
09.2005 - 07.2016
Substitute Teacher and Support Staff
Indian Creek School
09.2000 - 06.2005
Assisted Living Activities Assistant
Ginger Cove Assistant Living
09.2000 - 10.2004
Political Science
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Master of Arts - International Peace Studies
Trinity College, Irish School of Ecumenics