Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Volunteer Experience
References
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Sara Albertson

Sara Albertson

Seattle,WA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Engagement Manager

12.2022 - Current
  • In charge of recruiting 500+ Volunteers per year
  • Manages two full time Americorps members
  • Develops corporate relationships with 100+ volunteers
  • Hiring lead for 19+ Americorps Members.

Teaching Artist

Seattle Repertory Theater
08.2019 - 06.2023
  • Developed curriculum for school and pre show workshops
  • Lead high school classes of 20+ students, introducing theater skills
  • Created new tactics to engage the greater Seattle area.

Development and Marketing Coordinator

Town Hall Seattle
05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Created 100+ assets for Town Hall to promote events on social media
  • Communicated with 30+ publicists per month for marketing material
  • Engaged donors to foster community and build donor pool
  • Hosted donor receptions for 60+ guests.

Development Manager

TeenTix
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Fundraised over $80,000 for the operating budget of TeenTix
  • Created community for our donors, students, and partners
  • Communicated and co-lead meetings with the board of directors
  • Independently ran a teen mentorship program for 20+ teens.

Education Intern

Seattle Repertory Theater
10.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed student matinee admin to ensure best customer service to teachers/students
  • Taught classes to middle school and high school to teach them about shows
  • Liaised interdepartmentally with PSO, Development and Marketing.

Patron Services Specialist

Seattle Repertory Theater
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Oversaw a portfolio of 1200+ patrons/donors at the Seattle Rep and offered them excellent customer service
  • Solicited donations and sales via inbound and outbound calls
  • Managed a daily phone cue that reached over 100 calls per day.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With A Concentration in Management

St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
05.2018

Skills

  • Volunteer Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Marketing Communications
  • Volunteer Recruitment
  • Community Outreach
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Proficient in Salesforce
  • Proficient in Google Suite
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  • Effective customer communication
  • Written Communication
  • Staff Training
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Candidate Sourcing

Leadership Experience

  • Class Assistant, Intro to Theater, Intro to Directing, Acting for Non Majors, 02/01/16, 05/01/18, Attend class to help the professor with daily class activities to aid students, Designed a study review session for students in order to prepare them for the exams
  • Hall Council President, 2014, 2016, Created and ran weekly agendas for meetings, Designed and ran events for 100-3,000 students
  • Production Manager, Deep End APO, 2015, 2016, Attended bi-weekly meetings to plan events and group meetings with org members, Ran weekly meetings for organization members to keep them up to date on events, Participated in week one skits to help orient first years on campus, Collected props when needed for all Deep End shows

Volunteer Experience

  • Stand up for Kids, Seattle, WA, 06/01/16, 06/01/17, Received training to engage with homeless youth in an effective and appropriate way, Participated in weekly walks in downtown Seattle to engage and support homeless youth, Organized a dinner for 80 homeless youth to supply them with a nutritious meal
  • Day to Play: A day for kids with special needs at Lil'Kickers, Seattle, WA, 05/01/12, Administered event to help all kids have fun in a safe and encouraging environment, Trained coaches to ensure they were qualified to work with kids with special needs, Adapted Lil'Kicker games to be able to fit the abilities of the kids

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Engagement Manager

12.2022 - Current

Development and Marketing Coordinator

Town Hall Seattle
05.2021 - 12.2022

Teaching Artist

Seattle Repertory Theater
08.2019 - 06.2023

Development Manager

TeenTix
01.2019 - 12.2020

Education Intern

Seattle Repertory Theater
10.2018 - 05.2019

Patron Services Specialist

Seattle Repertory Theater
03.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With A Concentration in Management

St. Olaf College
Sara Albertson