Paulina Swierczyna
Summary
Dedicated Relationship Director and Executive Assistant with a passion for serving the community and driving positive change. Proven ability to build and nurture strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders. Skilled in managing executive calendars, organizing events, and coordinating fundraising campaigns. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to delivering exceptional support to further the mission of the non-profit organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Donor Relations/Executive Assistant
4th Option
07.2023 - Current
- Directed process and developed individualized stewardship plans for high-level donors and for institution-wide stewardship activities.
- Managed goals and strategies for donor programs and oversaw evaluation of outcomes.
- Educated budget directors and department chairs regarding available endowment funds to facilitate timely spending of endowments according to guidelines.
- Recommended best practices to inform development of overall donor relations strategic plan.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings, and organizing travel arrangements.
- Prepared and edited correspondence, presentations, and reports for executive-level staff.
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing grant proposals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Maintained accurate and up-to-date donor databases, tracking contributions and generating reports. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support program initiatives and ensure effective communication. Conducted research on potential funding opportunities and created comprehensive donor profiles.
Executive Assistant
Elizabeth Segerstrom
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Arranged meetings, appointments, expenses and general calender.
- Handled highly time sensitive and confidential human resource and legal documents and ensured proper signature and delivery.
- Coordinated international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services. Organized and coordinated high-level conference calls, zoom meetings.
- Organized and coordinated special events including high-level dinners, parties, charity events, performing arts
- Maintained and organized all shared drives, documents and spreadsheets in Google Workspace.
- Worked directly with PR team.
- Managed Social Media.
- Built and maintained good relationship with clients and business partners.
- Coordinated donations for various non profit organizations on behalf of Henry T. and Elizabeth Segerstrom Charitable Foundation.
Ski School Supervisor
Vail Resorts Inc
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed and coach ski instructors and complete performance appraisals
- Provided real time feedback to instructors and end of seasons reviews
- Assisted with managing The Daily Sales and Labor reports
- Maintained and promoted teamwork and overall morale of program staff
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
Manager
Water Ski School Costa Smeralda
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground. Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Manager/Ski Instructor
Schweizer Skischule St.Moritz
12.2012 - 12.2018
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.
- Built and maintained good relationships with high-level customers.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
Bank Branch Manager
Kredyt Bank
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent and skill set. Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches.
Education
International Relations
Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University
Cracow, PolandEnglish Language And Literature
Silesian University of Technology
Gliwice, PolandSkills
- Team Meetings
- Donor Relations
- Fundraising Campaigns
- Funds Disbursement
- Management
- Interpersonal communication Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Planning
- Problem-solving
- Work Assignments
- Marketing Activities
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Donor Relations/Executive Assistant
4th Option
07.2023 - Current
Executive Assistant
Elizabeth Segerstrom
10.2020 - 11.2022
Ski School Supervisor
Vail Resorts Inc
01.2019 - 09.2020
Manager
Water Ski School Costa Smeralda
05.2015 - 12.2018
Manager/Ski Instructor
Schweizer Skischule St.Moritz
12.2012 - 12.2018
Bank Branch Manager
Kredyt Bank
01.2010 - 12.2012
International Relations
Andrzej Frycz Modrzewski Krakow University
English Language And Literature
Silesian University of Technology
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