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Parker Buckles

Project and Volunteer Coordinator
Austin,TX
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.
Muhammad Ali
Parker Buckles

Summary

Professional and passionate project coordinator with a strong background in volunteer and program management and community engagement. Skilled in leading interdepartmental teams and training in diverse communities, with experience in identifying, recruiting, and training volunteer-leads to support programming. Successfully managed multiple programs at one time, achieving program goals while promoting positive organizational impressions for donors and volunteers. Values organizations that promote diversity and strive for social justice and equity.

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Personal development programsCareer advancementCompany Culture

Overview

5

Years of Professional Experience

2

Certifications

Work History

Central Texas Food Bank

Sort Coordinator
02.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed project calendar and schedules, facilitated supply ordering, and conducted team meetings, ensuring weekly goals were being met and updating leadership routinely on program progress
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and volunteer data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations while completing accurate data entry and paperwork
  • Trained groups of up to 100 volunteers twice daily on the Central Texas Food Bank mission, program goals and objectives, warehouse safety and procedures, and community meal programs
  • Led volunteers to package over 500,000 pounds of food monthly to promote food security in the community
  • Served as project lead for my team's contribution to the Summer Food Service Program and the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program, leading volunteer groups to construct boxes of shelf stable snacks and meals for clients in our service area
  • Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure partner agency and distribution team orders were fulfilled, leading to enhanced operational efficiency
  • Identified, recruited and trained volunteers for the leadership program, resulting in an increase in organization advocates supporting new volunteers and donors
  • Trained new employees on proper inventory procedures, ensuring consistency in processes across the team and accurate inventory audit results
  • Utilized volunteer feedback to evaluate program effectiveness and streamline volunteer policies, procedures, handbooks, and guidelines
  • Experience with Raiser's Edge NXT, VolHub, CERES Inventory Systems, Agency Express Ordering Systems, and Microsoft Suite


Texas State University

Executive Assistant to Chief of Police
05.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Coordinated operational launch of the Student Ambassador program, designed to increase community engagement and promote collaboration between the agency and the student body
  • Coordinated and managed implementation of Drew’s 27 Chains, a Narcan administration training program for law enforcement staff
  • Supported operational logistics for Leave No Victim Behind 2022 Convention, San Marcos, TX
  • Oversaw website maintenance and development in both creative and technical roles, using JavaScript Programming and Gato Content Managing System

San Marcos Public Housing Authority

Intern
08.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Served as after-school program staff, providing activities, mentoring and tutoring to participating students
  • Provided logistical and operational support for adult
    programs and activities for families and residents
  • Supported Site Supervisor with mandatory documentation of agency operations
  • Coordinated student volunteer support for the organization’s Thanksgiving canned food drive

Mañana Coffee Co.

Lead Barista
04.2021 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Taught proper procedures and strategies for success to new employees.
  • Provided ongoing feedback to trainees on their progress, offering constructive criticism when necessary while celebrating achievements regularly.
  • Increased repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and building rapport with patrons

Education

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice
12.2022

University Overview

Magna Cum Laude Graduate


Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 50-100 volunteers and staff members daily
  • Used software skills to develop and improve upon inventory tracking and ordering spreadsheets and processes
  • Lead Commodity Supplemental Food Program and Summer Food Service Program teams

Skills

  • Program Management and Implementation
  • Volunteer Education, Engagement, and Retention
  • Non Profit Community Outreach and Donor Relations
  • Public Speaking and Presentations
  • Team Leadership and Direction
  • Special Events Planning and Coordination
  • Collaboration and Communication

Certification

  • Civil Rights in Child Nutrition, Institute of Child Nutrition - Issued February 2024
  • Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross - Issued April 2025

Software

VolHub

CERES

Agency Express

Raiser's Edge NXT

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Timeline

Sort Coordinator

Central Texas Food Bank
02.2024 - Current

Intern

San Marcos Public Housing Authority
08.2022 - 12.2022

Executive Assistant to Chief of Police

Texas State University
05.2022 - 12.2022

Lead Barista

Mañana Coffee Co.
04.2021 - 01.2024

Texas State University

Bachelor of Science from Criminal Justice