Rita Shoemaker
ROYSTON,GA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Franklin County Mentor Volunteer Program, excelling in volunteer recruitment and financial management. Proven track record in securing grants and enhancing program compliance, while advocating for youth and families. Skilled in QuickBooks and team leadership, driving impactful initiatives that foster student success and community engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Franklin County Mentor Volunteer Program
01.2021 - Current
- Recruit, interview, train, and enrollment of new mentors for all schools in the county
- Implementation of program-related reports and records of federal and state policies to keep non-profit status
- Direct activities for mentors and students
- Seek and apply for funding for grants the program
- Plan and administer budgets for programs, equipment support services, and activities for the organization
- Maintain records and reports, such as budgets, student/mentor records, mentor compliance
- Work in partnership with the school system to keep the program strong and vibrant by complying with school system's rules
- Compose and give presentations to the organization's board on fundraising program data and fundraising activities
- Collaborate with the board on ways to keep the program up-to-date on all forms and school regulations
- Establish and maintain relationships with other agencies and organizations in the community to meet community needs
- Provide direct service and support to students in the program
- Support mentors with ongoing information, such as newsletters and information for their success
- Work with stakeholders and donors to keep them up-to-date with the program
- Create and maintain promotional materials such as Websites, newsletters, and public relations materials
- Implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs
- Seek new ways to motivate and improve the efficiency of mentor/student relationships
- Advocate for the program by attending community events meetings, to promote organizational goals
- Solicit donations or sponsorships from different organizational groups
- Organize and maintain organizational financial transactions with QuickBooks software
Mentor Team Coordinator and Student clerk
Mountain Education
ROYSTON, GA
01.2023 - Current
- Managed site mentors, promoting student engagement and compliance with BRIDGE Requirements.
- Advocated for mentees by identifying barriers and initiating necessary interventions
- Facilitated monthly goal-setting sessions focused on academic performance and attendance.
- Participated in Student Services Team meetings, contributing to Wellness Report and event planning.
- Ensured students received appropriate referrals to address academic or personal needs.
Executive Assistant
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Support and assist the Director of Economic Development for the Industrial Building Authority
- Support and assist the Board of Directors of the Chamber and Industrial Building Authority Board
- Maintain financial records of Chamber and Building Authority through Quickbooks
- Responsible for accounting for the Building Authority and Chamber; receivables and payables
- Prepare agenda and documents for all meetings
- Record and publish minutes from all meetings
- Oversee records, including financial and membership of the Chamber and Industrial Building Authority
- Organize events such as banquets, golf tournaments, ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and open houses
Casework/Transporter-part time evenings
JACJL Consulting LLC
Program Coordinator-part time evenings
The Ark Family Preservation Center
Education
Associate degree - Early Childhood Education
Athens Technical College
01.2011
Skills
- Advocate for youth and families
- Volunteer recruitment
- Financial management
- Grant research, writing, and maintenance
- Nonprofit status compliance and reporting
- Fundraising
- QuickBooks accounting
- Team leadership
- Program management
Training
- Mentor Georgia Leadership Coaching Cohort
- Mentor National Train the Trainer for mentoring
- Introduction to Proposal Writing for Grants
- Introduction for Project Budget for grants
- Main Street 101
- DDA training
Volunteer Experience
- Trustee Board Director, Franklin County Library, Work with local governments and organizations to prepare and fund budgets for two libraries, Solicit legislators for local and regional funds, Develop policies and procedures for local and regional board
- Board of Trustee Member, Northeast Georgia CASA, Attend bimonthly meetings, Involved in ongoing team efforts to address budget issues, Collaborate with other board members to inform the public of CASA, Partnership with other board members to resolve issues, Meet with our State Representatives and Local Representatives, Represent CASA by attending and participating in conferences
Performance Profile
I am committed to and passionate about mission-driven work and helping youth. As Director of the Franklin County Mentor Volunteer Program, I collaborated with diverse groups, both internal and external, to help me accomplish their mission and goals.
Timeline
Mentor Team Coordinator and Student clerk
Mountain Education
01.2023 - Current
Director
Franklin County Mentor Volunteer Program
01.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
01.2019 - 01.2021
Casework/Transporter-part time evenings
JACJL Consulting LLC
Program Coordinator-part time evenings
The Ark Family Preservation Center
Associate degree - Early Childhood Education
Athens Technical College