Rebekah Rayas
El Paso,TX
Summary
Motivated and organized professional with nearly a decade of retail leadership experience and a strong track record in fund development, community engagement, and organizational communication. Skilled in building strategic partnerships, leading teams, and driving youth-focused initiatives. Passionate about empowering young people and creating inclusive access to education and recreation. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities, experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy, effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resource Manager, Floor Supervisor, Visual Supervisor, Training Supervisor, Cash Room & Payroll Supervisor
JCPenney
AZ - 12.2007
- Managed HR operations: recruitment, onboarding, and staff development.
- Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring strong customer service, team productivity, and effective merchandising.
- Controlled budgeting, payroll processing, and accurate cash management procedures.
- Facilitated team training to support a high-performance, service-driven culture.
Fund Development
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Planned and executed signature fundraising events such as the Annual Golf Tournament and Women of Distinction.
- Developed and executed targeted relationship and account development strategy.
- Supported development staff in fundraising, advancement and public relations.
- Strengthened community partnerships and collaborated with United Way initiatives for broader outreach.
- Cultivated relationships with corporate partners and sponsors.
- Maintained knowledge of current trends and developments and attended various workshops or seminars.
Community Engagement Specialist
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Built and maintained relationships with schools, daycare's, and community organizations to increase Girl Scout visibility and members.
- Developed and implemented community engagement requirements and programs.
- Coordinated and implemented various community engagement activities.
- Supported volunteer onboarding and engagement through training coordination and communication.
- Conducted media relations and responded to media requests for information.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Corporate Communications
University of Texas At El Paso (UTEP)
El Paso, TX12.2024
Skills
- Fundraising and grant writing
- Community engagement
- Volunteer onboarding and development
- Youth program design
- Event management and presentation skills
- Budget management
- Customer service leadership
- Relationship management
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Recruitment
- Professional demeanor
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded in-school Girl Scouting initiatives to increase accessibility across underserved communities.
- Led volunteer engagement efforts, improving retention and onboarding success.
- Coordinated large-scale fundraising events, including the Annual Golf Tournament and Women of Distinction awards.
- Represented Girl Scouts on the United Way of El Paso's Boost Network Steering Committee (2025-2027).
- Played a key role in rebuilding Girl Scout membership post-pandemic through targeted community outreach.
Leadership And Volunteer Experience
- Girl Scout Troop Leader, 8+ years, Mentoring girls and planning community-based activities
- Service Unit Manager, Facilitated Girl Scout recruitment and local program engagement
- Youth Baseball Volunteer, Advocate for inclusive sports access for children
- United Way of El Paso Boost Network Steering Committee Member, 2025-2027, Supporting collaborative youth and family development efforts
Certification
- Fund Development Academy - 2024
Volunteer of Excellence for Girl Scout Year 2023 and 2024
I was recognized for my volunteer work through Girl Scouts.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Cooking
- Baking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Fundraising Events
- Volunteer Work
Timeline
Fund Development
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest
01.2023 - 03.2025
Community Engagement Specialist
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest
01.2022 - 01.2023
Human Resource Manager, Floor Supervisor, Visual Supervisor, Training Supervisor, Cash Room & Payroll Supervisor
JCPenney
AZ - 12.2007
Bachelor's Degree - Corporate Communications
University of Texas At El Paso (UTEP)
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