FFFH promotes a nutrition focused community through teen education and serving those struggling with a health crisis
Mentor teen volunteers on healthy cooking strategies and assist them in preparing 500 meals per week to medically fragile clients
Teach leadership and management skills
FFFH promotes a nutrition focused community through teen education and serving those struggling with a health crisis
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Home Centered Care Institute
03.2020 - 02.2022
Administrative Support to CEO, Executive Management and Board of Directors
Act as a liaison between the CEO, Board of Directors, executive team, and staff members.
Optimized scheduling efficiency by coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for the CEO and Board of Directors
Planned company events by managing logistics and vendor relationships
Maintained confidentiality by handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Managed information flow by preparing briefing materials for meetings
Prepared research materials, meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
Managed complex calendar scheduling with to ensure optimization of executive availability
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Fundraising and Development
Serve as liaison to board of directors and provide administrative support as needed
Track donors and prospects gifts through moves management system ensuring acknowledgment and tax information is distributed
Collaborate with outside fundraising consultants to manage executives and board of directors moves management activity
Attend Development Committee and Board Meetings to provide needed support
Monitored progress on initiatives to support fundraising goals
Manage donor databases, CRM systems and moves management systems ensuring data is up to date. Track donor revenue and prepare fundraising reports
Event Planning
Boosted morale with event planning and coordination of company-wide functions, celebrations, or gatherings.
Manage HCCI Cafe Press store including ordering product, invoice management, and updating product choices
Generate contracts/documents through Docusign ensuring all signatures are received
VOLUNTEER - STUDENT RECOGNITION CHAIR
Parent Teacher Association - D303
01.2009 - 01.2017
Planned and executed recognition events for 1,500+ students
Designed school spirit merchandise and directed marketing and sales, including volunteer coordination and vendor management
VOLUNTEER - BOOSTER CLUB VICE PRESIDENT
St. Charles Gymnastics Academy
01.2010 - 01.2015
Liaison between 100+ team member families, coaches and gym management
Planned and managed fundraising events and annual team recognition banquet
Coordinated 200+ volunteers for annual 3-day gymnastics meet
Managed club database, including volunteer contribution and credit tracking
VOLUNTEER - BOARD MEMBER AND SPECIAL EVENT CHAIR
Families With Children From China - Chicago
01.2004 - 01.2013
Planned special events including annual Chinese New Year gala attended by 500+ people
Coordinated volunteers, performers and local government representative event appearances
Maintained organizations database
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Advocate Health Care Foundation
01.2001 - 01.2004
Executive support to Chief Development Officer including coordination of calendar, daily agenda, travel arrangements and expense reports
Work with Chief Development Officer to establish project timelines, follow-up on tasks and ensure multiple projects are executed with timeliness and accuracy
Execute logistics and prepare material for visits with major gift donors and prospects
Serve as project lead for various initiatives such as board meetings, special events and donor visits as determined by Chief Development Officer
Represent Chief Development Officer and the Foundation overall with professionalism and integrity
Interact effectively with other Executive Assistants to the Leadership team, Foundation staff, members of the Board of Directors, and hospital administrative and medical staff
Produced presentations and documents including internal and external correspondence, agendas, reports, tables, charts and various other documents using Microsoft applications and other organization specific applications
Reviewed correspondence drafted by individuals requiring signature by Chief Development Officer
Exercise discretion with highly sensitive and confidential information related to donors and staff
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Advocate Health Care Ambulatory Services
01.2000 - 01.2001
Marketing Coordinator
NAVIGANT CONSULTING
01.1998 - 01.2000
Marketing Coordinator, Consumer Markets Practice
KPMG PEAT MARWICK, LLP
01.1997 - 01.1998
Marketing Coordinator, Mergers & Acquisitions Practice
KPMG PEAT MARWICK, LLP
01.1995 - 01.1997
Marketing Research Analyst
THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY
01.1990 - 01.1995
Education
Bachelor of Science - Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
Skills
Executive Administration
Project Planning and Management
Event and Conference Planning
Meeting and Travel Coordination
Purchasing and Vendor Relations
Financial Reporting
Volunteer Management
Writing and Editing
Self-Directed and Resourceful
Team Player
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Microsoft Office Suite Proficient
Timeline
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Home Centered Care Institute
03.2020 - 02.2022
VOLUNTEER TEEN MENTOR
Fox Valley Food for Health
01.2018 - Current
VOLUNTEER - BOOSTER CLUB VICE PRESIDENT
St. Charles Gymnastics Academy
01.2010 - 01.2015
VOLUNTEER - STUDENT RECOGNITION CHAIR
Parent Teacher Association - D303
01.2009 - 01.2017
VOLUNTEER - BOARD MEMBER AND SPECIAL EVENT CHAIR
Families With Children From China - Chicago
01.2004 - 01.2013
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Advocate Health Care Foundation
01.2001 - 01.2004
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Advocate Health Care Ambulatory Services
01.2000 - 01.2001
Marketing Coordinator
NAVIGANT CONSULTING
01.1998 - 01.2000
Marketing Coordinator, Consumer Markets Practice
KPMG PEAT MARWICK, LLP
01.1997 - 01.1998
Marketing Coordinator, Mergers & Acquisitions Practice
KPMG PEAT MARWICK, LLP
01.1995 - 01.1997
Marketing Research Analyst
THE QUAKER OATS COMPANY
01.1990 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Advertising and Public Relations, Journalism
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